Olof Wijk the Younger

Swedish politician and businessman (1833-1901)
Person human Q6240991
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Olof Wijk the Younger

Summary

Olof Wijk the Younger is a human[1]. He was born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2]. He was born on +1833-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[4]. He died on +1901-09-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], wholesaler[7], and businessperson[8].

Key Facts

  • Olof Wijk the Younger was born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger passed away in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[4].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger was born on +1833-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger died on +1901-09-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger died on +1900-09-16T00:00:00Z[9].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger is buried at Östra kyrkogården[10].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger's father was Olof Wijk the Elder[11].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger's mother was Hilda Virginia Prytz[12].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger was married to Caroline Wijk[13].
  • A child of Olof Wijk the Younger was Hjalmar Wijk[14].
  • A child of Olof Wijk the Younger was Eleonore Wijk[15].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger's professions included politician[6].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger worked as a wholesaler[7].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger held the position of Speaker of the Second Chamber[17].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger held the position of member of the Second Chamber[18].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger held the position of chairman of the executive board[19].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger held the position of vice speaker of the Second Chamber[20].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger's education included a stint at Uppsala University[21].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[22].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[23].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger received the Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[25].
  • Olof Wijk the Younger's image is recorded as Olof Wijk d.jpg[26].

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Origins and Family

Olof Wijk the Younger's place of birth was Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2]. He was born on +1833-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Olof Wijk the Elder[11]. His mother was Hilda Virginia Prytz[12].

Education

Olof Wijk the Younger was educated at Uppsala University[21]. He earned the academic degree of Q10543087[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], wholesaler[7], and businessperson[8]. Positions held include Speaker of the Second Chamber[17], a public office[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1867[30]; member of the Second Chamber[18], a member of the parliament of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1867[33]; chairman of the executive board[19], a corporate title[34]; and vice speaker of the Second Chamber[20], a public office[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1867[37].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[22], an award[38], in Sweden[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[23], a grade of an order[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1772[42]; and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24], a grade of an order[43], in Sweden[44].

Personal Life

Olof Wijk the Younger was married to Caroline Wijk[13]. Children include Hjalmar Wijk[14], a politician[45], 1877–1965[46], of Sweden[47] and Eleonore Wijk[15], 1880–1970[48], of Sweden[49]. Political affiliations include "Ministeriella partiet"[50], a political party[51], in Sweden[52], founded in 1867[53] and Q10444846[54], a political party[55], in Sweden[56], founded in 1873[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1901-09-17T00:00:00Z[5] and +1900-09-16T00:00:00Z[9]. Olof Wijk the Younger passed away in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[4]. Burial took place at Östra kyrkogården[10].

FAQs

Where was Olof Wijk the Younger born?

Born in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[2], Olof Wijk the Younger…

Where did Olof Wijk the Younger die?

Olof Wijk the Younger passed away in Domkyrkoförsamlingen in Göteborg[4].

Who were Olof Wijk the Younger's parents?

Olof Wijk the Younger's father was Olof Wijk the Elder[11]. Olof Wijk the Younger's mother was Hilda Virginia Prytz[12].

Who was Olof Wijk the Younger married to?

Olof Wijk the Younger's spouses include Caroline Wijk[13].

What did Olof Wijk the Younger do for work?

Olof Wijk the Younger worked as politician[6], wholesaler[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Olof Wijk the Younger go to school?

Olof Wijk the Younger was educated at Uppsala University[21].

What awards did Olof Wijk the Younger receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa[23], and Knight of the Order of the Polar Star[24].

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Class ancestry

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