When was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld born?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was born on 4 February 1862.

What positions has Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held?

Positions held by Hjalmar Hammarskjöld include: President of the Institut de Droit International (since 1928); President of the Institut de Droit International (since 1927); member of the First Chamber (1923–1938); seat 17 of the Swedish Academy (1918–1953); Prime Minister of Sweden (1914–1917).

Where did Hjalmar Hammarskjöld study?

Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University.

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Hjalmar Hammarskjöld

20th-century prime minister of Sweden (1862-1953)

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Knut Hjalmar Leonard Hammarskjöld was a Swedish statesman, diplomat, and academic who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1914 to 1917. An independent conservative, he represented Uppsala County in the Riksdag from 1923 to 1938. His premiership was marked by economic hardship, domestic unrest, and growing tensions over suffrage and food shortages during World War I, all while maintaining neutrality throughout the conflict.

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Born: 4 February 1862 wd
Died: 12 October 1953 wd
Place of death: Engelbrekt church parish wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: politician, jurist, diplomat wd
Education: Uppsala University wd
Spouse: Agnes Maria Carolina Almquist wd

Positions held wd

President of the Institut de Droit International (since 1928)
President of the Institut de Droit International (since 1927)
member of the First Chamber (1923–1938)
seat 17 of the Swedish Academy (20 December 1918 – 12 October 1953)
Prime Minister of Sweden (17 February 1914 – 30 March 1917)
Minister for Terrestrial Defence (17 February 1914 – 15 August 1914)
governor of Uppsala County (1907–1930)
Minister of Ecclesiastics (2 August 1905 – 7 November 1905)
President of Göta Court of Appeal (1902–1906)
Minister for Justice (5 December 1901 – 5 July 1902)

Awards wd

Royal Order of the Seraphim (1916)
honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala (1893)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa (1911)
Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (1905)
King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award (1928)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Southern Cross
Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (1916)
Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold
Royal Order of Vasa
Royal Order of the Polar Star

Questions

When was Hjalmar Hammarskjöld born?: Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was born on 4 February 1862.
What positions has Hjalmar Hammarskjöld held?: Positions held by Hjalmar Hammarskjöld include: President of the Institut de Droit International (since 1928); President of the Institut de Droit International (since 1927); member of the First Chamber (1923–1938); seat 17 of the Swedish Academy (1918–1953); Prime Minister of Sweden (1914–1917).
Where did Hjalmar Hammarskjöld study?: Hjalmar Hammarskjöld was educated at Uppsala University.

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