Sigfrid Edström
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Summary
Sigfrid Edström is a human[1]. He was born in Orust Municipality[2]. He was born on November 21, 1870[3]. He died in Stockholm[4]. He died on March 18, 1964[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], athletics competitor[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,276 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Sigfrid Edström's place of birth was Orust Municipality[2].
- Sigfrid Edström passed away in Stockholm[4].
- Sigfrid Edström was born on November 21, 1870[3].
- Sigfrid Edström died on March 18, 1964[5].
- Sigfrid Edström is buried at Hovdestalund cemetery[11].
- Sigfrid Edström was married to Ruth Randall Edström[12].
- A child of Sigfrid Edström was Björn Edström[13].
- Sigfrid Edström held citizenship in Sweden[14].
- Sigfrid Edström's professions included engineer[6].
- Sigfrid Edström's professions included athletics competitor[7].
- Sigfrid Edström worked as a politician[8].
- Sigfrid Edström worked as a businessperson[9].
- Sigfrid Edström held the position of president of the International Olympic Committee[15].
- Sigfrid Edström held the position of World Athletics President[16].
- Sigfrid Edström held the position of president[17].
- Among Sigfrid Edström's employers was ASEA[18].
- Sigfrid Edström was educated at Chalmers University of Technology[19].
- Sigfrid Edström received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20].
- Sigfrid Edström received the Royal Order of Vasa[21].
- Sigfrid Edström received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22].
- Sigfrid Edström received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[23].
- Sigfrid Edström received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
- Sigfrid Edström received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav[25].
- Sigfrid Edström was a member of International Olympic Committee[26].
- Sigfrid Edström was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Orust Municipality[2], Sigfrid Edström… he was born on November 21, 1870[3].
Education
Sigfrid Edström's education included a stint at Chalmers University of Technology[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include engineer[6], athletics competitor[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9]. Sigfrid Edström was employed by ASEA[18]. Positions held include president of the International Olympic Committee[15], a position[28], founded in 1894[29]; World Athletics President[16]; and president[17], a corporate title[30].
Recognition
Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], a grade of an order[31], in Finland[32], founded in 1919[33]; Royal Order of Vasa[21], an order of chivalry[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1772[36]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22], a grade of an order[37], in Sweden[38]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[23], a grade of an order[39], in Belgium[40]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[41], in Denmark[42]; and Commander of the Order of St. Olav[25], a grade of an order[43], in Norway[44].
Personal Life
Sigfrid Edström was married to Ruth Randall Edström[12]. A child of him was Björn Edström[13].
Death and Burial
Sigfrid Edström died on March 18, 1964[5]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He is buried at Hovdestalund cemetery[11].
Why It Matters
Sigfrid Edström ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,276 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Sigfrid Edström born?
Sigfrid Edström's place of birth was Orust Municipality[2].
Where did Sigfrid Edström die?
Sigfrid Edström passed away in Stockholm[4].
Who was Sigfrid Edström married to?
Sigfrid Edström's spouses include Ruth Randall Edström[12].
What did Sigfrid Edström do for work?
Sigfrid Edström worked as engineer[6], athletics competitor[7], politician[8], and businessperson[9].
Where did Sigfrid Edström go to school?
Sigfrid Edström was educated at Chalmers University of Technology[19].
What awards did Sigfrid Edström receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[20], Royal Order of Vasa[21], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[22], and Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown[23].