Oscar von Sydow

Swedish 20th century prime minister (1873-1936)
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Oscar von Sydow
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Oscar von Sydow

Summary

Oscar von Sydow is a human[1]. He was born in Kalmar[2]. He was born on July 12, 1873[3]. He died in Drottningholm[4]. He died on August 19, 1936[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Oscar von Sydow was born in Kalmar[2].
  • Oscar von Sydow was born in Kalmar cathedral parish[8].
  • Oscar von Sydow passed away in Drottningholm[4].
  • Oscar von Sydow passed away in The Royal Court Parish[9].
  • Oscar von Sydow was born on July 12, 1873[3].
  • Oscar von Sydow died on August 19, 1936[5].
  • Burial took place at Östra kyrkogården[10].
  • Among Oscar von Sydow's spouses was Mary Emily von Sydow[11].
  • A child of Oscar von Sydow was Kristian von Sydow[12].
  • Oscar von Sydow held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Oscar von Sydow's professions included politician[6].
  • Oscar von Sydow held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[14].
  • Oscar von Sydow held the position of governor of Norrbotten County[15].
  • Oscar von Sydow held the position of Minister of Civil Affairs[16].
  • Oscar von Sydow held the position of governor of Gothenburg and Bohus County[17].
  • Oscar von Sydow held the position of Marshal of the Realm[18].
  • Oscar von Sydow held the position of deputy governor[19].
  • Oscar von Sydow's education included a stint at Uppsala University[20].
  • Oscar von Sydow received the honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[21].
  • Oscar von Sydow received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
  • Oscar von Sydow received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23].
  • Oscar von Sydow received the Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].
  • Oscar von Sydow received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[25].
  • Oscar von Sydow received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[26].
  • Oscar von Sydow was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Kalmar[2], an urban area in Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1100[30] and Kalmar cathedral parish[8], a parish of the Church of Sweden[31], in Sweden[32]. Oscar von Sydow was born on July 12, 1873[3].

Education

Oscar von Sydow's education included a stint at Uppsala University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Oscar von Sydow's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include Prime Minister of Sweden[14], a public office[33], in Sweden[34], founded in 1876[35]; governor of Norrbotten County[15], a public office[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1810[38]; Minister of Civil Affairs[16], a public office[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1840[41]; governor of Gothenburg and Bohus County[17], a public office[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1719[44]; Marshal of the Realm[18], a position[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1607[47]; and deputy governor[19].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[21], an award[48], in Sweden[49]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[50], in Sweden[51]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], a grade of an order[52], in Denmark[53]; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24], a grade of an order[54], in France[55]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[25], a grade of an order[56], in Norway[57]; and Royal Order of the Seraphim[26], an order[58], in Sweden[59], founded in 1748[60].

Personal Life

Oscar von Sydow was married to Mary Emily von Sydow[11]. A child of him was Kristian von Sydow[12]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[61].

Death and Burial

Oscar von Sydow died on August 19, 1936[5]. Recorded place of death include Drottningholm[4], an urban area in Sweden[62], in Sweden[63] and The Royal Court Parish[9], a parish of the Church of Sweden[64], in Sweden[65], founded in 1602[66]. He is buried at Östra kyrkogården[10].

Why It Matters

Oscar von Sydow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]

FAQs

Where was Oscar von Sydow born?

Born in Kalmar[2], Oscar von Sydow…

Where did Oscar von Sydow die?

Oscar von Sydow died in Drottningholm[4].

Who was Oscar von Sydow married to?

Oscar von Sydow's spouses include Mary Emily von Sydow[11].

What did Oscar von Sydow do for work?

Oscar von Sydow worked as politician[6].

Where did Oscar von Sydow go to school?

Oscar von Sydow was educated at Uppsala University[20].

What awards did Oscar von Sydow receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg[21], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[23], and Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour[24].

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