Find A Grave - Vastra Gotalands Lan

Afzelius, Björn b. January 27, 1947 d. February 16, 1999
Musician, Songwriter. He had a breakthrough during the Swedish "progressive rock" era in the 1970s when he joined the "Hoola Bandoola Band", the forerunners in Swedish progressive music. He took a clearly political stand against social injustices and problems of the Third World. When Hoola Bandoola Band split, he commenced a solo career and had success in Sweden and abroad. His songs have been recorded by various artists. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Västra Kyrkogården (Western Cemetery), Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Plot: Field 14, plot 246
Ahl, Per-Olof b. January 23, 1919 d. November 2, 1996
Businessman, Author. He was the founder of "KappAhl", one of the leading clothing companies in Scandinavia. he started his successful business in 1953, locating his new firm in a basement in Gothenburg, Sweden, and toured Sweden, selling coats from a bus. His early efforts proved successful, and his business soon grew to one of the biggest companies in its field. Today there are more than 280 stores in Scandinavia, Europe, and Asia. Per-Olof Ahl also wrote two books on his work and vision; "...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Örgryte gamla kyrkogård, Goteborg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Alsér, Hans b. January 23, 1942 d. January 15, 1977
Table-tennis Champion. He was one of Sweden´s best table-tennis players through all times. He changed and developed the sport, and a racket is named after him: ”The Alsér Grip.” He was European Champion (single) 1962 and 1966; European Champion (Team) four times between 1964 and 1970; World Champion (double, together with Kjell Johansson) 1967 and 1969; European Champion (double) 1966. He was killed in a plane crash when landing at Bromma Airport in Stockholm. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
S:t Sigfrids Kyrkogård, Boras, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Alströmer, Jonas b. January 7, 1685 d. June 2, 1761
Swedish Industrialist and Scientist. One of the most prominent figures of the industrial revolution in Sweden. He imported machines and competence from abroad and was a founder of several companies. He was one of the founders of The Royal Academy of Science, which is appointing the Nobel Prizes of Chemistry and Physics. He took a great interest in agriculture and was introducing the potato in Sweden, an achievement giving him the denomination "Potatiskungen" (The Potato King). He also developed...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Christine kyrka, Alingsas, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Andersson, Kent b. December 2, 1933 d. November 3, 2005
Actor, Writer. He had his breakthrough in the 1960´s with three plays, co-written with writer/director Bengt Bratt, "Flotten", "Hemmet" and "Sandlådan". Since then he became a highly respected and beloved actor and playwright for the Swedish people, often seen in films and TV-series, besides his theatre acting and revue performances. In 1996 he took over the old cinema Aftonstjärnan (Evening Star) in his hometown Gothenburg, which was about to be closed down. It became a platform for his work...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Lundby kyrkogård, Goteborg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Plot: 15/102
Bengtsson, Västgöta b. 1908 d. November 5, 2000
Ethnologist, Educator, Author. His name was Sixten Bengtsson, but to the people of Sweden, he was to be known as ”Västgöta-Bengtsson”. ”Västgöta” indicates the province of Västergötland where he throughout his life pursued research and documentation of peasant living, national characters, idioms and philology. He educated the people of Sweden on these subjects through TV, books, radio programmes and lectures. With a great sence of humour and immense knowledge he made his name as one of the...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
S:ta Elins Kyrkogård, Skövde, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Plot: Kv 8, grav 1238 B
Bergendahl, Frederick b. February 26, 1858 d. December 15, 1889
Indian Campaigns Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He entered the Army at Boston, MA and attained the rank of Sergeant. He served in the band, 4th U.S. Cavalry. He was awarded the CMOH for action at Staked Plains, TX on December 8, 1874. His citation reads: "Gallantry in a long chase after Indians". He was born and died in Gothenburg, Sweden. (Bio by: Don Morfe)
The Cast Cemetery, Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Birger Jarl (Birger Magnusson den Äldre) d. October 21, 1266
Statesman and Duke. He was the founder of the royal branch of the powerful Bielbo Dynasty (called the Folkung until recently), supported King Eric the Lisper-and-Halter and married his sister, Princess Ingiburga. He helped the royal party triumph over the revolt by Prince Hollinger in 1247. For that Birger was created Sweden's last Jarl the following year, an epithet that has become a part of his name and later developed in England as the (lower) title of Earl. He henceforth was the mightiest...[Read More] (Bio by: J T Demitz)
Varnhems kyrkagard (Varnhem Churchyard), Axvall, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Plot: Birger Jarls grav (The Grave of Duke Birger)
Boye, Karin b. October 26, 1900 d. April 24, 1941
Swedish Poet and Novelist. She wrote about how we should live our lives and how we actually manage to do it. To meet her poetry is to recieve a knowledge on the divion of life, between wanting and being. She made her debut with the collection of poems ”Moln” (Clouds) 1922, and wrote several noted collections and novels throughout her career. Her most celebrated novel is the sci-fi story ”Kallocain” (1940), translated to more than ten languages. Her last collection of poems , ”De sju dö...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Östra Kyrkogården (Eastern Cemetery), Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Canute I (Knut Eriksson) b. 1149 d. April 8, 1196
King of Sweden. He was the son of Erican Dynasty founder Eric (IX) the Holy and skillfully promoted the saintly cult aglow around the name of his father. His campaigns against Sweartgar's sons, in the opposing dynasty, were supported by Norway, and he took over the throne after managing to have Carl I killed in 1167. Canute then reigned for almost 30 years. In the beginning he had to secure his reign by also getting rid of Carl's surviving half-brothers, Coal and Boleslaw, who seem to have...[Read More] (Bio by: J T Demitz)
Varnhems kyrkagard (Varnhem Churchyard), Axvall, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Carlsson, Ebbe b. September 28, 1947 d. August 3, 1992
Swedish Publisher. Secretary of Information for the Swedish Department for Justice 1974-1976. Chairman of the Swedish Canoe Association since 1964. He became known to the Swedish people in connection with "Ebbe Carlsson-affären" (the "Ebbe Carlsson Affair"), a huge political scandal that shook Sweden in the summer of 1988. Ebbe Carlsson, supported by the Swedish Minister for Justice, Anna-Greta Leijon, was investigating the murder of Prime Minister Olof Palme as a private person. The Minister...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Lundby kyrkogård, Goteborg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Plot: Garden of Rememberance
Carlsson, Roger "Ragge" b. February 18, 1945 d. December 8, 1997
Renowned Sports Coach. Legendary coach for the Swedish international handball team 1980-1988. He was behind Sweden reaching an international top-position, which later rendered several medals in the World- and European Championchips, as well as in the Olympics. He left the team after the Seoul Olympics 1988 and started as a coach for the Norwegian club Runa. From 1995, on to his death, he coached the Swedish club IFK Skövde, and it was during a game between IFK and Polisen/Söder, he was struck...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Sankta Birgittas kyrkogård, Skövde, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Catherine (Katarina Sunesdotter) b. 1210 d. 1252
Queen of Sweden. She was the daughter of Lord Sonny Folkeson of the early Bielbo Dynasty and Princess Helen, a daughter of King Sweartgar II, and was born in Upland. When King Eric the Lisper-and-Halter finally was able to return from Denmark, after the death of the interim King Canute II, he was 18 and proposed to Catherine, but was not able to marry her until 10 years later. The marriage strengthened the King's position and helped him get his final victory over Canute's rebellious sons. The...[Read More] (Bio by: J T Demitz)
Gudhems klosterruin (Ruins of Gudhem Abbey), Falkoping, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Plot: Original monument moved to museum in Stockholm.
Cederhök, Sten-Åke b. January 30, 1913 d. January 14, 1990
Comedian, entertainer, actor. Famed Swedish revue and vaudeville comedian. He was also noted for some more serious theatre roles. But for the broad audience it was his acting in revues and comedies he made his name. For many years the TV-series ”Albert och Herbert” ran in Swedish television, and became more or less as an ”institution”. He was a good representative for what in Sweden has been known as the carachteristic Gothenburg slap-stick humour. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Kvastekulla Griftegård, Partille, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Dahlquist, Lasse b. September 14, 1910 d. October 14, 1979
Singer, Composer and Actor. When returning home to Sweden after some years at sea, he started as a singer for Columbia Records in 1931. His major breakthrough was in 1938 with "Jolly Bob från Aberdeen". He wrote hundreds of songs, most of them coloured by his native upgrowing at the Swedish westcoast, and was often called "Västkustens vissångare" ("The singer of the westcoast"). He made over 500 recordings and among his most popular songs are "De ä dans på Brännö brygga" and "Oh boy, oh boy, oh...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Brännö kyrkogård, Goteborg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Ekwall, Linda b. December 22, 1973 d. June 29, 2002
Gladiator, fitness champion. As ”Indra” she made her name in ”The Gladiators” contest in Swedish TV, where she was one of the most successful, and popular contestants. She was a renowned fitness-personality and won the Swedish championships twice. She also made fifth place in the World Championships. Previous to her death, Linda released the book ”Fitness for Her,” as she was much involved in lecturing on health and training for body and mind. It was prior to the shooting of the Gladiator...[Read More] (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Gudhems Kyrka, Falkoping, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Elkan, Sophie b. January 3, 1853 d. April 5, 1921
Author. She spent most of her life in Gothenburg, Sweden, and much of her fiction is set there. Elkan is best-known for her historical novels "John Hall" (1899), 1904-1906 "Konungen" ("The King", 1904 to 1906), about the Swedish King Gustav IV, "Anckarström" (1910) about the man who killed King Gustav III. Elkan also wrote short stories and travel books. She was a close friend of and travel companion to Selma Lagerlöf, with whom she was secretly in love. She is the subject of a 2001...[Read More] (Bio by: Birgit Jacobsson)
Gamla begravningsplatsen Svingeln (Old Cemetery), Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Engellau, Gunnar b. 1907 d. 1988
Businessman. Succeeded co-founder Assar Gabrielsson as Vice-President for Volvo in 1956. Under his leadership the company developed into a world-wide business, and he entered Volvo into the United States market. (Bio by: Peter Robsahm)
Östra Kyrkogården (Eastern Cemetery), Gothenburg, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Eric (X) the Survivor (Erik Knutsson) b. 1190 d. April 10, 1216
King of Sweden. The third monarch of the Erican Dynasty, he was the son of King Canute I, and likely he was the tenth Eric but is not counted that way officially. Under the rule of the rival Sweartgarian Dynasty's King Sweartgar II, and when that king began to promote sons of his own, Canute's young sons, who already had been promised the throne after Sweartgar, went over to Norway and raised an army. They returned in revolt in 1205, but were defeated in battle. Three years later, however, in...[Read More] (Bio by: J T Demitz)
Varnhems kyrkagard (Varnhem Churchyard), Axvall, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden
Eric (XI) the Lisper-and-Halter (Erik Eriksson Läspe och Halte) b. 1216 d. February 2, 1250
King of Sweden. He was the last ruler of the Erican Dynasty, almost certainly the eleventh Eric, and born posthumously as the only son of King Eric (X) the Survivor. His mother, Dowager Queen Richeza, was originally a Danish princess. Though only 5 or 6 years old, it could not be contested that he became King upon the death of the last Sweartgarian, John I, who was unmarried and childless. Eric reigned in two periods, at first in 1222-1229 having two great earls as his regents. Unseated by his...[Read More] (Bio by: J T Demitz)
Varnhems kyrkagard (Varnhem Churchyard), Axvall, Vastra Gotalands Lan, Sweden

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