Torsten Friis

Swedish lieutenant-general and commander of the air force (1882-1967)
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Torsten Friis

Summary

Torsten Friis is a human[1]. Born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2], he… he was born on +1882-08-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Järfälla församling[4]. He died on +1967-04-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Torsten Friis was born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2].
  • Torsten Friis passed away in Järfälla församling[4].
  • Torsten Friis was born on +1882-08-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Torsten Friis died on +1967-04-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • A child of Torsten Friis was Bertha Friis[8].
  • Torsten Friis held citizenship in Sweden[9].
  • Torsten Friis's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Torsten Friis held the position of Commander of the Air Force[10].
  • Torsten Friis held the position of commanding officer[11].
  • Torsten Friis held the position of Governor of the Royal Palace[12].
  • Torsten Friis was educated at Artillery and Engineering College[13].
  • Torsten Friis received the King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[14].
  • Torsten Friis received the Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[15].
  • Torsten Friis received the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[16].
  • Torsten Friis received the Knight of the Order of Vasa[17].
  • Torsten Friis received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[18].
  • Torsten Friis received the Order of the Star of Ethiopia[19].
  • Torsten Friis was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[20].
  • Torsten Friis was a member of Royal Automobile Club (Sweden)[21].
  • Torsten Friis's image is recorded as Torsten Friis.jpg[22].
  • Torsten Friis is recorded as male[23].
  • Torsten Friis's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Torsten Friis's military branch is recorded as Swedish Air Force[25].
  • Torsten Friis's Commons category is recorded as Torsten Friis[26].
  • Torsten Friis's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2], Torsten Friis… he was born on +1882-08-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Torsten Friis's education included a stint at Artillery and Engineering College[13].

Career and Affiliations

Torsten Friis worked as a military personnel[6]. Positions held include Commander of the Air Force[10], a military position[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1926[30]; commanding officer[11], a military position[31]; and Governor of the Royal Palace[12].

Recognition

Awards received include King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[14], a jubilee medal[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1928[34]; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[15], a grade of an order[35], in Sweden[36]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[16], a grade of an order[37], in Sweden[38]; Knight of the Order of Vasa[17], a grade of an order[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1772[41]; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[18], a grade of an order[42], in Denmark[43]; and Order of the Star of Ethiopia[19], an order[44], in Ethiopian Empire[45], founded in 1884[46].

Personal Life

A child of Torsten Friis was Bertha Friis[8].

Death and Burial

Torsten Friis died on +1967-04-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Järfälla församling[4].

Why It Matters

Torsten Friis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Torsten Friis born?

Torsten Friis was born in Malmö Sankt Petri församling[2].

Where did Torsten Friis die?

Torsten Friis died in Järfälla församling[4].

What did Torsten Friis do for work?

Torsten Friis worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Torsten Friis go to school?

Torsten Friis was educated at Artillery and Engineering College[13].

What awards did Torsten Friis receive?

Honors received include King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award[14], Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross[15], Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[16], and Knight of the Order of Vasa[17].

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  1. [22] . wikidata.org.
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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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