Olof Wijk the Elder
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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].