Ingvar Kamprad
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Ingvar Kamprad
Summary
Ingvar Kamprad is a human[1]. His place of birth was Pjätteryd[2]. He was born on March 30, 1926[3]. He passed away in Liatorp[4]. He died on January 27, 2018[5]. He worked as a businessperson[6], entrepreneur[7], and designer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,052 views/month, #6,594 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Ingvar Kamprad was born in Pjätteryd[2].
- Ingvar Kamprad died in Liatorp[4].
- Ingvar Kamprad was born on March 30, 1926[3].
- Ingvar Kamprad died on January 27, 2018[5].
- Ingvar Kamprad's father was Franz Feodor Kamprad[10].
- Ingvar Kamprad's mother was Berta Linnéa Matilda Kamprad[11].
- Ingvar Kamprad was married to Kerstin Wadling[12].
- Ingvar Kamprad was married to Margaretha Stennert[13].
- A child of Ingvar Kamprad was Annika Kihlbom[14].
- A child of Ingvar Kamprad was Peter Kamprad[15].
- A child of Ingvar Kamprad was Jonas Kamprad[16].
- A child of Ingvar Kamprad was Mathias Kamprad[17].
- Ingvar Kamprad held citizenship in Sweden[18].
- Swedish was Ingvar Kamprad's native language[19].
- Ingvar Kamprad's professions included businessperson[6].
- Ingvar Kamprad's professions included entrepreneur[7].
- Ingvar Kamprad worked as a designer[8].
- Ingvar Kamprad's field of work was furniture industry[20].
- Ingvar Kamprad received the International Swede of the Year[21].
- Ingvar Kamprad received the Global Economy Prize[22].
- Ingvar Kamprad received the Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23].
- Ingvar Kamprad received the Order of Friendship[24].
- Ingvar Kamprad received the honorary doctorate of Lund University[25].
- Ingvar Kamprad received the Q141181599[26].
- Ingvar Kamprad's religion is recorded as Christianity[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Pjätteryd[2], Ingvar Kamprad… he was born on March 30, 1926[3]. His father was Franz Feodor Kamprad[10]. His mother was Berta Linnéa Matilda Kamprad[11]. Swedish was his native language[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include businessperson[6], entrepreneur[7], and designer[8]. Ingvar Kamprad's field of work was furniture industry[20].
Recognition
Awards received include International Swede of the Year[21], an award[28], in Sweden[29]; Global Economy Prize[22], an economics award[30], founded in 2005[31]; Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23], a grade of an order[32], in Sweden[33]; Order of Friendship[24], an order[34], in Russia[35], founded in 1994[36]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[25], an award[37], in Sweden[38]; and Q141181599[26].
Personal Life
Spouses include Kerstin Wadling[12] and Margaretha Stennert[13], 1940–2011[39], of Sweden[40]. Children include Annika Kihlbom[14]; Peter Kamprad[15], a businessperson[41], b. 1964[42], of Sweden[43]; Jonas Kamprad[16], an interior designer[44], b. 1966[45], of Sweden[46]; and Mathias Kamprad[17], a manager[47], b. 1969[48], of Sweden[49]. Ingvar Kamprad's religion is recorded as Christianity[27]. He was affiliated with the New Swedish Movement[50].
Death and Burial
Ingvar Kamprad died on January 27, 2018[5]. He passed away in Liatorp[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ingvar Kamprad include IKEA[51], a furniture store chain[52], founded in 1943[53].
Why It Matters
Ingvar Kamprad ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,052 views/month, #6,594 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
Entities named for him include IKEA[51], a furniture store chain[52], founded in 1943[53].
FAQs
Where was Ingvar Kamprad born?
Ingvar Kamprad was born in Pjätteryd[2].
Where did Ingvar Kamprad die?
Ingvar Kamprad died in Liatorp[4].
Who were Ingvar Kamprad's parents?
Ingvar Kamprad's father was Franz Feodor Kamprad[10]. Ingvar Kamprad's mother was Berta Linnéa Matilda Kamprad[11].
Who was Ingvar Kamprad married to?
Ingvar Kamprad's spouses include Kerstin Wadling[12] and Margaretha Stennert[13].
What did Ingvar Kamprad do for work?
Ingvar Kamprad worked as businessperson[6], entrepreneur[7], and designer[8].
What awards did Ingvar Kamprad receive?
Honors received include International Swede of the Year[21], Global Economy Prize[22], Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa[23], and Order of Friendship[24].