Nils Ericson

Swedish businessman (1802-1870)
Person human Q1938740
Nils Ericson
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Nils Ericson

Summary

Nils Ericson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Långban[2]. He was born on January 31, 1802[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on September 8, 1870[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], military personnel[7], civil engineer[8], mechanical engineer[9], and railway engineer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Långban[2], Nils Ericson…
  • Nils Ericson died in Stockholm[4].
  • Nils Ericson was born on January 31, 1802[3].
  • Nils Ericson died on September 8, 1870[5].
  • Nils Ericson is buried at Q252312[12].
  • Nils Ericson's father was Olof Ericsson[13].
  • Nils Ericson was married to Wendela Wilhelmina von Schwerin[14].
  • A child of Nils Ericson was John Philip Ericson[15].
  • A child of Nils Ericson was Carl Wilhelm Ericson[16].
  • A child of Nils Ericson was Werner Ericson[17].
  • Nils Ericson held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Nils Ericson worked as an engineer[6].
  • Nils Ericson worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Nils Ericson worked as a civil engineer[8].
  • Nils Ericson's professions included mechanical engineer[9].
  • Nils Ericson worked as a railway engineer[10].
  • Nils Ericson held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[19].
  • Nils Ericson received the Royal Order of Vasa[20].
  • Nils Ericson received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Nils Ericson received the Order of St. Olav[22].
  • Nils Ericson received the Order of Saint Anna[23].
  • Nils Ericson was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Nils Ericson is recorded as male[25].
  • Nils Ericson's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Nils Ericson's noble title is recorded as nobility[27].

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Origins and Family

Nils Ericson was born in Långban[2]. He was born on January 31, 1802[3]. His father was Olof Ericsson[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], military personnel[7], civil engineer[8], mechanical engineer[9], and railway engineer[10]. Nils Ericson held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of Vasa[20], an order of chivalry[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1772[30]; Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], an order of chivalry[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1748[33]; Order of St. Olav[22], an order of chivalry[34], in Norway[35], founded in 1847[36]; and Order of Saint Anna[23], an order[37], in Russian Empire[38], founded in 1735[39].

Personal Life

Nils Ericson was married to Wendela Wilhelmina von Schwerin[14]. Children include John Philip Ericson[15], a politician[40], 1834–1895[41], of Sweden[42]; Carl Wilhelm Ericson[16], a politician[43], 1840–1928[44], of Sweden[45], awarded the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[46]; and Werner Ericson[17], a military personnel[47], 1838–1908[48], of Sweden[49].

Death and Burial

Nils Ericson died on September 8, 1870[5]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He is buried at Q252312[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Nils Ericson include Nils Ericson Terminal[50], a building[51], in Sweden[52].

Why It Matters

Nils Ericson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include Nils Ericson Terminal[50], a building[51], in Sweden[52].

FAQs

Where was Nils Ericson born?

Nils Ericson's place of birth was Långban[2].

Where did Nils Ericson die?

Nils Ericson died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Nils Ericson's parents?

Nils Ericson's father was Olof Ericsson[13].

Who was Nils Ericson married to?

Nils Ericson's spouses include Wendela Wilhelmina von Schwerin[14].

What did Nils Ericson do for work?

Nils Ericson worked as engineer[6], military personnel[7], civil engineer[8], mechanical engineer[9], and railway engineer[10].

What awards did Nils Ericson receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of Vasa[20], Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], Order of St. Olav[22], and Order of Saint Anna[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Swedish household records. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [26] . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Retrieved . collection.nationalmuseum.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [27] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . kulturgravar.se. Retrieved . kulturgravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Swedish church birth records. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [52] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Sabelöga · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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