Olof Palme

Summary

Olof Palme is a human^[1]. Born in Stockholm^[2], he… he was born on January 30, 1927^[3]. He passed away in Sveavägen^[4]. He died on February 28, 1986^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,974 views/month, #6,310 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Olof Palme's place of birth was Stockholm^[2].
• Olof Palme was born in Svea artillery regiment parish^[8].
• Olof Palme died in Sveavägen^[4].
• Olof Palme was born on January 30, 1927^[3].
• Olof Palme died on February 28, 1986^[5].
• Olof Palme is buried at Adolf Fredrik Church cemetery^[9].
• Olof Palme's father was Gunnar Palme^[10].
• Olof Palme's mother was Elisabeth Sophia von Knieriem^[11].
• Olof Palme was married to Lisbet Palme^[12].
• Olof Palme was married to Jelena Rennerová^[13].
• A child of Olof Palme was Joakim Palme^[14].
• A child of Olof Palme was Mårten Palme^[15].
• A child of Olof Palme was Mattias Järvinen Palme^[16].
• Olof Palme held citizenship in Sweden^[17].
• Olof Palme worked as a politician^[6].
• Olof Palme held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden^[18].
• Olof Palme held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden^[19].
• Olof Palme held the position of President of the Nordic Council^[20].
• Olof Palme held the position of party leader^[21].
• Olof Palme held the position of Minister of Ecclesiastics^[22].
• Olof Palme held the position of Minister for Education and Science^[23].
• Olof Palme's education included a stint at Stockholm University^[24].
• Olof Palme was educated at Kenyon College^[25].
• Olof Palme's education included a stint at Beskowska skolan^[26].
• Olof Palme was educated at Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Stockholm^[2], a city^[28], in Sweden^[29], founded in 1187^[30] and Svea artillery regiment parish^[8], a parish of the Church of Sweden^[31], in Sweden^[32], founded in 1687^[33]. Olof Palme was born on January 30, 1927^[3]. His father was Gunnar Palme^[10]. His mother was Elisabeth Sophia von Knieriem^[11].

Education

Educated at Stockholm University^[24], Kenyon College^[25], Beskowska skolan^[26], and Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Olof Palme's professions included politician^[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Sweden^[18], a public office^[34], in Sweden^[35], founded in 1876^[36]; President of the Nordic Council^[20], a position^[37]; party leader^[21], a position^[38]; Minister of Ecclesiastics^[22], a public office^[39], founded in 1840^[40]; Minister for Education and Science^[23], a public office^[41], in Sweden^[42], founded in 1968^[43]; and Minister for Communications and Regional Policy^[44], a public office^[45], founded in 1920^[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[47], Collar of the Order of the White Lion^[48], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[49], Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo^[50], and Order of Eduardo Mondlane, 1st class^[51].

Personal Life

Spouses include Lisbet Palme^[12], a politician^[52], 1931–2018^[53], of Sweden^[54] and Jelena Rennerová^[13], a physician^[55], b. 1929^[56], of Czechoslovakia^[57]. Children include Joakim Palme^[14], Mårten Palme^[15], and Mattias Järvinen Palme^[16]. Olof Palme was affiliated with the Swedish Social Democratic Party^[58].

Death and Burial

Olof Palme died on February 28, 1986^[5]. He died in Sveavägen^[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound^[59]. Burial took place at Adolf Fredrik Church cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Olof Palme include Olof Palme Prize^[60], a politics award^[61], in Sweden^[62] and Olof-Palme-Platz^[63], a square^[64], in Germany^[65].

Why It Matters

Olof Palme ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,974 views/month, #6,310 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[66] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[67]

Entities named for him include Olof Palme Prize^[60], a politics award^[61], in Sweden^[62] and Olof-Palme-Platz^[63], a square^[64], in Germany^[65].

FAQs

Where was Olof Palme born?

Olof Palme was born in Stockholm^[2].

Where did Olof Palme die?

Olof Palme died in Sveavägen^[4].

Who were Olof Palme's parents?

Olof Palme's father was Gunnar Palme^[10]. Olof Palme's mother was Elisabeth Sophia von Knieriem^[11].

Who was Olof Palme married to?

Olof Palme's spouses include Lisbet Palme^[12] and Jelena Rennerová^[13].

What did Olof Palme do for work?

Olof Palme worked as politician^[6].

Where did Olof Palme go to school?

Olof Palme was educated at Stockholm University^[24], Kenyon College^[25], Beskowska skolan^[26], and Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket^[27].

What awards did Olof Palme receive?

Honors received include Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding^[47], Collar of the Order of the White Lion^[48], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Fear^[49], and Order of the Companions of O. R. Tambo^[50].