Johan August Gripenstedt

Swedish statesman (1813-1874)
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Johan August Gripenstedt

Summary

Johan August Gripenstedt is a human[1]. Born in Holstein[2], he… he was born on August 11, 1813[3]. He died in Bälinge parish[4]. He died on July 13, 1874[5]. He worked as a politician[6], businessperson[7], military personnel[8], and estate owner[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Holstein[2], Johan August Gripenstedt…
  • Johan August Gripenstedt passed away in Bälinge parish[4].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt was born on August 11, 1813[3].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt died on July 13, 1874[5].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt's father was Major Jakob Gripenstedt[11].
  • Among Johan August Gripenstedt's spouses was Eva Anckarsvärd[12].
  • A child of Johan August Gripenstedt was Johan Gripenstedt[13].
  • A child of Johan August Gripenstedt was Carl Gripenstedt[14].
  • A child of Johan August Gripenstedt was noble Johanna Sofia Gripenstedt, lady of Målhammar manor, dowager of Tidö[15].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt worked as a politician[6].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt's professions included estate owner[9].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[17].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt held the position of member of the Second Chamber[18].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt held the position of Minister without Portfolio[19].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt held the position of Sweden's Minister for Finance[20].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt held the position of Sweden's Minister for Finance[21].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt was educated at Military Academy Karlberg[22].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[23].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[24].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[26].
  • Johan August Gripenstedt was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Johan August Gripenstedt's place of birth was Holstein[2]. He was born on August 11, 1813[3]. His father was Major Jakob Gripenstedt[11].

Education

Johan August Gripenstedt's education included a stint at Military Academy Karlberg[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], businessperson[7], military personnel[8], and estate owner[9]. Positions held include member of the Riksdag of the Estates[17], a member of the parliament of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29]; member of the Second Chamber[18], a member of the parliament of Sweden[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1867[32]; Minister without Portfolio[19], a position[33]; and Sweden's Minister for Finance[20], a public office[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1840[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[23], an order[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1748[39]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[24], a grade of an order[40], in Sweden[41]; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], a grade of an order[42], in France[43]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[26], a grade of an order[44], in Norway[45].

Personal Life

Among Johan August Gripenstedt's spouses was Eva Anckarsvärd[12]. Children include Johan Gripenstedt[13], a politician[46], 1851–1918[47], of Sweden[48]; Carl Gripenstedt[14], a politician[49], 1853–1935[50], of Sweden[51]; and noble Johanna Sofia Gripenstedt, lady of Målhammar manor, dowager of Tidö[15].

Death and Burial

Johan August Gripenstedt died on July 13, 1874[5]. He passed away in Bälinge parish[4].

Why It Matters

Johan August Gripenstedt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Johan August Gripenstedt born?

Johan August Gripenstedt was born in Holstein[2].

Where did Johan August Gripenstedt die?

Johan August Gripenstedt died in Bälinge parish[4].

Who were Johan August Gripenstedt's parents?

Johan August Gripenstedt's father was Major Jakob Gripenstedt[11].

Who was Johan August Gripenstedt married to?

Johan August Gripenstedt's spouses include Eva Anckarsvärd[12].

What did Johan August Gripenstedt do for work?

Johan August Gripenstedt worked as politician[6], businessperson[7], military personnel[8], and estate owner[9].

Where did Johan August Gripenstedt go to school?

Johan August Gripenstedt was educated at Military Academy Karlberg[22].

What awards did Johan August Gripenstedt receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[23], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[24], Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour[25], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[26].

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  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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