Olof Wijk the Elder

Summary

Olof Wijk the Elder is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Masthugget^[2]. He was born on +1786-10-09T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Gothenburg^[4]. He died on +1856-02-04T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6] and businessperson^[7].

Key Facts

• Born in Masthugget^[2], Olof Wijk the Elder…
• Olof Wijk the Elder died in Gothenburg^[4].
• Olof Wijk the Elder was born on +1786-10-09T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Olof Wijk the Elder died on +1856-02-04T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Burial took place at Stampen Cemetery^[8].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's father was Erik Wijk^[9].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's mother was Olivia Romare^[10].
• Olof Wijk the Elder was married to Hilda Virginia Prytz^[11].
• A child of Olof Wijk the Elder was Erik Wijk^[12].
• A child of Olof Wijk the Elder was Ivar Wijk^[13].
• A child of Olof Wijk the Elder was Knut Wijk^[14].
• A child of Olof Wijk the Elder was Olof Wijk the Younger^[15].
• Olof Wijk the Elder held citizenship in Sweden^[16].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's professions included politician^[6].
• Olof Wijk the Elder worked as a businessperson^[7].
• Olof Wijk the Elder held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates^[17].
• Olof Wijk the Elder held the position of President of the Burghers Estate^[18].
• Olof Wijk the Elder received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[19].
• Olof Wijk the Elder was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg^[20].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's image is recorded as Olof Wijk dä (ur Svenska Familj-Journalen).png^[21].
• Olof Wijk the Elder is recorded as male^[22].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 77608766^[24].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n80043089^[25].
• Olof Wijk the Elder's Commons category is recorded as Olof Wijk d.ä.^[26].

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Origins and Family

Olof Wijk the Elder's place of birth was Masthugget^[2]. He was born on +1786-10-09T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Erik Wijk^[9]. His mother was Olivia Romare^[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6] and businessperson^[7]. Positions held include member of the Riksdag of the Estates^[17], a member of the parliament of Sweden^[27], in Sweden^[28] and President of the Burghers Estate^[18].

Recognition

Olof Wijk the Elder received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[19].

Personal Life

Olof Wijk the Elder was married to Hilda Virginia Prytz^[11]. Children include Erik Wijk^[12], a wholesaler^[29], 1836–1910^[30], of Sweden^[31]; Ivar Wijk^[13], a politician^[32], 1841–1911^[33], of Sweden^[34]; Knut Wijk^[14]; and Olof Wijk the Younger^[15], a politician^[35], 1833–1901^[36], of Sweden^[37], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala^[38].

Death and Burial

Olof Wijk the Elder died on +1856-02-04T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Gothenburg^[4]. Burial took place at Stampen Cemetery^[8].

FAQs

Where was Olof Wijk the Elder born?

Olof Wijk the Elder was born in Masthugget^[2].

Where did Olof Wijk the Elder die?

Olof Wijk the Elder passed away in Gothenburg^[4].

Who were Olof Wijk the Elder's parents?

Olof Wijk the Elder's father was Erik Wijk^[9]. Olof Wijk the Elder's mother was Olivia Romare^[10].

Who was Olof Wijk the Elder married to?

Olof Wijk the Elder's spouses include Hilda Virginia Prytz^[11].

What did Olof Wijk the Elder do for work?

Olof Wijk the Elder worked as politician^[6] and businessperson^[7].

What awards did Olof Wijk the Elder receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Polar Star^[19].