Victor Hasselblad
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Summary
Victor Hasselblad was born on March 8, 1906[1], in Göteborgs Kristine församling[2]. He died on August 5, 1978[3], in Gothenburg[4]. He worked as a photographer[5], ornithologist[6], inventor[7], businessperson[8], and entrepreneur[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (368 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Onsala[11]
- Place of burial: Örgryte old cemetery[12]
- Father: Karl Erik Hasselblad[13]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
- Employer: Hasselblad[15]
- Award received: Royal Order of Vasa[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Victor Hasselblad[18]
- Family name: Hasselblad[19]
- Given name: Victor[20]
- Described by source: Swedish Census 1910[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[22]
- Start of work period: January 1, 1950[23]
- End of work period: January 1, 1955[24]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[25]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Victor Hasselblad include Hasselblad[26], a business[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1841[29], headquartered in Gothenburg[30] and Hasselblad Award[31], an international award[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1980[34].
Why It Matters
Victor Hasselblad has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Hasselblad[26], a business[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1841[29], headquartered in Gothenburg[30] and Hasselblad Award[31], an international award[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1980[34].
FAQs
Where was Victor Hasselblad born?
Victor Hasselblad's place of birth was Göteborgs Kristine församling[2].
Where did Victor Hasselblad die?
Victor Hasselblad passed away in Gothenburg[4].
Who were Victor Hasselblad's parents?
Victor Hasselblad's father was Karl Erik Hasselblad[13].
What did Victor Hasselblad do for work?
Victor Hasselblad worked as a photographer[5], ornithologist[6], inventor[7], businessperson[8], and entrepreneur[9].
What awards did Victor Hasselblad receive?
Honors received include Royal Order of Vasa[16].