Carl von Schewen
Swedish landowner
About Carl von Schewen
Lived 1871 – 1954 (aged 83). Carl von Schewen was a Swedish estate owner.
rightCarl Fredrik Mauritz von Schewen (16 January 1871 – 31 March 1954) was a Swedish landowner. He is best known as inspiration character in Evert Taube's song "Calle Schewens vals". He had a summer house at Håtö Svansar in the Stockholm archipelago, and there the members of Pelarorden, which he also was a member of, gathered. He played himself in the film I Roslagens famn.
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Who was Carl von Schewen?
Swedish landowner
When was Carl von Schewen born?
Carl von Schewen was born on 16 January 1871.
When did Carl von Schewen die?
Carl von Schewen died on 31 March 1954.
What was Carl von Schewen's occupation?
Carl von Schewen was an estate owner.
What nationality was Carl von Schewen?
Carl von Schewen was Swedish.
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