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Knut Agathon Wallenberg

January 07, 2023

Knut Agathon Wallenberg (19 May 1853 – 1 June 1938) was a Swedish banker and politician, he was also a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim. Wallenberg was Minister for Foreign Affairs 1914–1917, and member of the Riksdag's Första kammaren (the Upper house) 1907–1919. Together with his wife, he created Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, which is one of the main contributors to the private university Stockholm School of Economics. Wallenberg was one of the founders of the Stockholm School of Economics, and is also seen as the founder of the community of Saltsjöbaden and an associated railroad.

Knut Agathon Wallenberg
Minister for Foreign Affairs
In office
1914–1917
Preceded byAlbert Ehrensvärd
Succeeded byArvid Lindman
Personal details
Born(1853-05-19)19 May 1853
Stockholm, Sweden
Died1 June 1938(1938-06-01) (aged 85)
Stockholm, Sweden
Political partyNational Party
SpouseAlice Nickelsen (m. 1878)
OccupationBanker

Early life

Wallenberg was born on 19 May 1853 in Katarina Parish, Stockholm,[1] the son of André Oscar Wallenberg (1816–1886) and his first wife Catharina Wilhelmina Andersson (1826–1855). He was the brother of Oscara (1847–1863), Jacob (1851–1872), and Wilhelm (1855–1910).[2][3] He also had 14 half-siblings, including Marcus (1864–1943) and Victor (1875–1970).

Career

In 1874 Wallenberg was commissioned as a naval officer and became Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Underlöjtnant) in the Swedish Navy the same year and joined the board of Stockholms Enskilda Bank.[4] In 1876 he went to Georgiis' Banking Institution (Georgiis bankinstitut), and he was appointed lieutenant in the navy in 1876, from which he resigned in 1882. Wallenberg was then employed by the Crédit Lyonnais in Paris from 1877 to 1878. After his father's death, Wallenberg, who has long been involved in the management of Stockholms Enskilda Bank, took over as the CEO. In many respects his father's spiritual heir, the company led by him became one of Sweden's foremost, which mediated the taking up of large government loans and other significant deals. He was also the driving force for many in the economic field, including in the creation of the residential community Saltsjöbaden near Stockholm and the railways connecting these places. From 1883 he belonged to the Stockholm City Council (Stockholms stadsfullmäktige) and from 1890 its Drafting Committee (Beredningsutskottet).[4]

Personal life

In 1878 he married Alice Olga Constance Nickelsen (1858–1956).[4] The couple adopted Jeanne Nyström (1885–1962), who was then two years old, in 1887 and she was named Nannie Wallenberg. She was born out of wedlock to Jean Karadja Pasha, and thus half-sister to Constantin Karadja.

Death

Wallenberg died on 1 June 1938 in Skeppsholm Parish, Stockholm.[1]

Awards

Swedish

Foreign

Honours

See also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b Sveriges dödbok 1901-2009 [Swedish death index 1901-2009] (in Swedish) (Version 5.0 ed.). Solna: Sveriges släktforskarförbund. 2010. ISBN 9789187676598. SELIBR 11931231.
  2. ^ Key 1916, pp. 26, 265.
  3. ^ Key 1916, pp. 200-201.
  4. ^ a b c Hofberg, Herman; Heurlin, Frithiof; Millqvist, Viktor; Rubenson, Olof (1906). Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon: alfabetiskt ordnade lefnadsteckningar af Sveriges namnkunniga män och kvinnor från reformationen till nuvarande tid. Senare delen, L-Ö ; Samt supplement (in Swedish) (Ny uppl. /grundligt genomsedd, omarbetad och till våra dagar framförd af Frithiof Heurlin ... ed.). Stockholm: Bonnier. p. 687. SELIBR 81314.
  5. ^ Sveriges statskalender för året 1925 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Almqvist & Wiksell. 1925. p. 806.
  6. ^ Sveriges statskalender för året 1931 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1931. p. 6.
  7. ^ Sveriges statskalender för året 1925 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Almqvist & Wiksell. 1925. p. 935.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g Sveriges statskalender för år 1905 (in Swedish). Stockholm: P.A. Nordstedt & Söner. 1904. p. 527.
  9. ^ Sveriges statskalender för år 1915 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1915. p. 731.
  10. ^ Sveriges statskalender för år 1905 (in Swedish). Stockholm: P.A. Nordstedt & Söner. 1904. p. 512.
  11. ^ a b c Svensk rikskalender 1910 (in Swedish). Stockholm: P. A. Nordstedt & Söner. 1909. p. 756. SELIBR 498191.
  12. ^ a b c Sveriges statskalender för år 1915 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1915. p. 66.
  13. ^ a b Svensk rikskalender 1908 (in Swedish). Stockholm: P. A. Nordstedt & Söner. 1908. p. 725. SELIBR 498191.
  14. ^ Sveriges statskalender för år 1915 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1915. p. 636.
  15. ^ Sveriges statskalender för år 1915 (in Swedish). Uppsala: Fritzes offentliga publikationer. 1915. p. 655.

Print

  • Key, Helmer (1916). A. O. Wallenberg: en minnesteckning (in Swedish). Stockholm: Nordiska bokh. SELIBR 411951.

Further reading

  • Olsson, Ulf (2006). Finansfursten: K A Wallenberg 1853-1938 (in Swedish). Stockholm: Atlantis. ISBN 9173531367. SELIBR 10154528.

External links

  •   Media related to Knut Agathon Wallenberg at Wikimedia Commons
  • Newspaper clippings about Knut Agathon Wallenberg in the 20th Century Press Archives of the ZBW
Business positions
Preceded by CEO of Stockholms Enskilda Bank (SEB)
1886–1911 		Succeeded by
Government offices
Preceded by Minister for Foreign Affairs
1914–1917 		Succeeded by

January 07, 2023
knut, agathon, wallenberg, 1853, june, 1938, swedish, banker, politician, also, knight, order, seraphim, wallenberg, minister, foreign, affairs, 1914, 1917, member, riksdag, första, kammaren, upper, house, 1907, 1919, together, with, wife, created, knut, alice. Knut Agathon Wallenberg 19 May 1853 1 June 1938 was a Swedish banker and politician he was also a Knight of the Order of the Seraphim Wallenberg was Minister for Foreign Affairs 1914 1917 and member of the Riksdag s Forsta kammaren the Upper house 1907 1919 Together with his wife he created Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation which is one of the main contributors to the private university Stockholm School of Economics Wallenberg was one of the founders of the Stockholm School of Economics and is also seen as the founder of the community of Saltsjobaden and an associated railroad Knut Agathon WallenbergMinister for Foreign AffairsIn office 1914 1917Preceded byAlbert EhrensvardSucceeded byArvid LindmanPersonal detailsBorn 1853 05 19 19 May 1853Stockholm SwedenDied1 June 1938 1938 06 01 aged 85 Stockholm SwedenPolitical partyNational PartySpouseAlice Nickelsen m 1878 OccupationBanker Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Death 5 Awards 5 1 Swedish 5 2 Foreign 6 Honours 7 See also 8 References 8 1 Notes 8 2 Print 9 Further reading 10 External linksEarly life EditWallenberg was born on 19 May 1853 in Katarina Parish Stockholm 1 the son of Andre Oscar Wallenberg 1816 1886 and his first wife Catharina Wilhelmina Andersson 1826 1855 He was the brother of Oscara 1847 1863 Jacob 1851 1872 and Wilhelm 1855 1910 2 3 He also had 14 half siblings including Marcus 1864 1943 and Victor 1875 1970 Career EditIn 1874 Wallenberg was commissioned as a naval officer and became Acting Sub Lieutenant Underlojtnant in the Swedish Navy the same year and joined the board of Stockholms Enskilda Bank 4 In 1876 he went to Georgiis Banking Institution Georgiis bankinstitut and he was appointed lieutenant in the navy in 1876 from which he resigned in 1882 Wallenberg was then employed by the Credit Lyonnais in Paris from 1877 to 1878 After his father s death Wallenberg who has long been involved in the management of Stockholms Enskilda Bank took over as the CEO In many respects his father s spiritual heir the company led by him became one of Sweden s foremost which mediated the taking up of large government loans and other significant deals He was also the driving force for many in the economic field including in the creation of the residential community Saltsjobaden near Stockholm and the railways connecting these places From 1883 he belonged to the Stockholm City Council Stockholms stadsfullmaktige and from 1890 its Drafting Committee Beredningsutskottet 4 Personal life EditIn 1878 he married Alice Olga Constance Nickelsen 1858 1956 4 The couple adopted Jeanne Nystrom 1885 1962 who was then two years old in 1887 and she was named Nannie Wallenberg She was born out of wedlock to Jean Karadja Pasha and thus half sister to Constantin Karadja Death EditWallenberg died on 1 June 1938 in Skeppsholm Parish Stockholm 1 Awards EditSwedish Edit Sweden Knight and Commander of the Orders of His Majesty the King Order of the Seraphim 6 June 1916 5 Sweden King Gustaf V s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1928 6 Sweden Commander Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa 24 January 1912 7 Sweden Commander First Class of the Order of Vasa 23 September 1897 8 Sweden Commander First Class of the Order of the Polar Star 15 October 1906 9 Sweden Knight of the Order of the Polar Star 1890 10 Foreign Edit Denmark Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog between 1910 and 1915 11 12 Denmark Commander First Class of the Order of the Dannebrog at the latest 1905 8 France Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour between 1910 and 1915 11 12 France Officer of the Legion of Honour at the latest 1905 8 Norway Grand Cross of the Order of St Olav between 1910 and 1915 11 12 Norway Commander First Class of the Order of St Olav at the latest 1905 8 Prussia Knight Second Class of the Order of the Red Eagle with Star between 1905 and 1908 8 13 Russian Empire Knight Second Class of the Order of Saint Stanislaus with Star at the latest 1905 8 Thailand Second Class of the Order of the White Elephant between 1905 and 1908 8 13 Honours EditMember of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences 1928 Honorary member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts 1913 14 Honorary member of the Royal Swedish Society of Naval Sciences 1914 15 See also EditWallenberg familyReferences EditNotes Edit a b Sveriges dodbok 1901 2009 Swedish death index 1901 2009 in Swedish Version 5 0 ed Solna Sveriges slaktforskarforbund 2010 ISBN 9789187676598 SELIBR 11931231 Key 1916 pp 26 265 Key 1916 pp 200 201 a b c Hofberg Herman Heurlin Frithiof Millqvist Viktor Rubenson Olof 1906 Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon alfabetiskt ordnade lefnadsteckningar af Sveriges namnkunniga man och kvinnor fran reformationen till nuvarande tid Senare delen L O Samt supplement in Swedish Ny uppl grundligt genomsedd omarbetad och till vara dagar framford af Frithiof Heurlin ed Stockholm Bonnier p 687 SELIBR 81314 Sveriges statskalender for aret 1925 in Swedish Uppsala Almqvist amp Wiksell 1925 p 806 Sveriges statskalender for aret 1931 in Swedish Uppsala Fritzes offentliga publikationer 1931 p 6 Sveriges statskalender for aret 1925 in Swedish Uppsala Almqvist amp Wiksell 1925 p 935 a b c d e f g Sveriges statskalender for ar 1905 in Swedish Stockholm P A Nordstedt amp Soner 1904 p 527 Sveriges statskalender for ar 1915 in Swedish Uppsala Fritzes offentliga publikationer 1915 p 731 Sveriges statskalender for ar 1905 in Swedish Stockholm P A Nordstedt amp Soner 1904 p 512 a b c Svensk rikskalender 1910 in Swedish Stockholm P A Nordstedt amp Soner 1909 p 756 SELIBR 498191 a b c Sveriges statskalender for ar 1915 in Swedish Uppsala Fritzes offentliga publikationer 1915 p 66 a b Svensk rikskalender 1908 in Swedish Stockholm P A Nordstedt amp Soner 1908 p 725 SELIBR 498191 Sveriges statskalender for ar 1915 in Swedish Uppsala Fritzes offentliga publikationer 1915 p 636 Sveriges statskalender for ar 1915 in Swedish Uppsala Fritzes offentliga publikationer 1915 p 655 Print Edit Key Helmer 1916 A O Wallenberg en minnesteckning in Swedish Stockholm Nordiska bokh SELIBR 411951 Further reading EditOlsson Ulf 2006 Finansfursten K A Wallenberg 1853 1938 in Swedish Stockholm Atlantis ISBN 9173531367 SELIBR 10154528 External links Edit Media related to Knut Agathon Wallenberg at Wikimedia Commons Newspaper clippings about Knut Agathon Wallenberg in the 20th Century Press Archives of the ZBWBusiness positionsPreceded byAndre Oscar Wallenberg CEO of Stockholms Enskilda Bank SEB 1886 1911 Succeeded byMarcus Wallenberg Sr Government officesPreceded byAlbert Ehrensvard Minister for Foreign Affairs1914 1917 Succeeded byArvid Lindman Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Knut Agathon Wallenberg amp oldid 1124384108, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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