Find A Grave - Katarina kyrkogård

Bergenstråhle, Johan b. July 15, 1935 d. August 23, 1995
Director, Script Writer. A renowned Swedish theatre and film director. He made his name at Sweden´s most leading theatres, and was directing several noted films as well; among them "Made in Sweden" (1969), "Baltutlämningen" (1970), "Hallo Baby" (1976), "Ett drömspel" (1980), "August Strindberg. Ett liv" (1985) and "Bryllupsfotografen" (1994). In 1973 he received the foremost Swedish film award, "Guldbaggen" (Best Director) for "Jag heter Stelios". He also became noted for his interpretations of...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Berka (Bergquist), Svenne (Sven) b. August 20, 1914 d. December 16, 1996
Swedish all-round athlete. Concidered a "ball genious" and practised sports like soccer, hockey, bandy and handball. He made his debute for the Swedish international soccer team in 1935, and played 35 games until 1943. During that same period he also played 55 games for the Swedish international hockey team. In the 1936 Olympic Games he represented Sweden in soccer as well as hockey. After his acclaimed career, he was badly injured in a car crash, and had to spend the rest of his life in a...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Carlsson, Sickan b. August 12, 1915 d. November 2, 2011
Actress, Singer. One of her country's best liked performers over a long career, she is probably most remembered for the World War II era comedies created to cheer the populace as well as for the numerous recordings she made. Named for her father's favorite actress Sickan Castegren, she took to show business early, singing on the radio at 10 and signing a film contract shortly after quitting school at 16. Sickan made her silver screen bow in 1932's "A Stolen Waltz" and over her time before the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford)
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Fogelström, Per Anders b. August 22, 1917 d. June 23, 1998
Author. He is considered one of Sweden´s most beloved authors in modern time. His most renowned and celebrated work, is ”Stad”, a suite of five novels, describing the development of Stockholm 1860-1968, from a small poor town to a big, modern capital city. He also had a career writing for, and editing, magazines and he was involved in the Swedish peace-debate. From 1963 to 1977 he was chairman of Svenska Freds- och Skiljedomsföreningen (Swedish Peace Organization). He was appointed...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Plot: Garden of Rememberance
Lindh, Anna Maria b. June 19, 1957 d. September 11, 2003
Swedish Politician. Lindh served as Sweden's Foreign Minister. She also served as a Member of the Riksdag or Swedish Parliament from 1982 to 1985, and as Sweden's Environmental Minister. Lindh was stabbed in the chest, arm, and stomach by an unknown assailant, now known as Mijailo Mijailovic, while out shopping in Stockholm, Sweden. She died fter undergoing surgery hours later. She was 46 years old, and had been touted as the next Prime Minister of Sweden. (Bio by: K)
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Sjödin, Stig b. 1917 d. 1993
Poet, Author. One of Sweden's most appreciated working-class poets. His debute was in 1945 with the collection of poems "Blindgångare". Two years later, 1947, he released "Sotfragment", concidered epoch-making, as it was the first time the ordinary working-man was described in modern poetry. He also wrote prose and magazine columns. To honour his memory, a literature society - Stig Sjödin-Sällskapet - was founded in 1996. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Vreeswijk, Cornelis b. August 8, 1937 d. November 12, 1987
Famed Poet and Troubadour. He was born in the Netherlands, but his family moved to Sweden in 1949. When the family moved back some twelve years later, Cornelis stayed, and was to become one of Sweden´s most popular artists in modern time. Cornelis Vreeswijk is distinguished by his sly lyrics, mocking the establishment, but also for his sensitive poetry, bringing the life of the outcast to the public. He made many records and performed concerts to the very end of his days. His last collection of...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Cause of death: Cancer
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Wickman, Putte b. September 10, 1924 d. February 14, 2006
Renowned Swedish Musician. He was concidered as one of the best clarinet players in the world. He was professional since 1944, and co-operated during his career with musicians like Red Mitchell, Bengt Hallberg, Arne Domnerus, Babik Reinhardt, Svend Asmussen and Buddy de Franco among many others. Though he foremost performed jazz, he also was a splendid classical clarinetist, In 1994 the Swedish government rewarded him with the Illis Quorum medal. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Cause of death: Cancer
Katarina kyrkogård, Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden

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