Carl Gustaf Hellquist

Carl Gustaf Ingemar Hellquist (4 September 1896 – 21 December 1973) was a Swedish jurist who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Sweden for 20 years, including five years as its president until his retirement in 1963. Before joining the Supreme Court, he had a distinguished career in law, including serving as state secretary during the early years of World War II, where he played a key role in legislative matters. Known for his exceptional ability to collaborate and his commitment to clear legal language, Hellquist was also deeply involved in other significant legal and social responsibilities, such as chairing the Youth Prison Board.

Early life Hellquist was born on 4 September 1896 in Lund, Sweden, the son of Professor Elof Hellquist and his wife Ingrid Zetterström. He was the brother of district judge . He passed studentexamen in Gothenburg in 1914 and the reserve officer examination in 1916, and served as a reserve officer in the Halland Regiment from 1916 to 1923. Hellquist received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Lund University in 1918, and a Candidate of Law degree in 1922.

Death Hellquist died on 21 December 1973 in Stockholm, Sweden. The funeral service was held on 28 December 1973 at Adolf Fredrik Church.

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