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Dag Bergman

1914 – 1984

Swedish diplomat

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About Dag Bergman

Lived 1914 – 1984 (aged 70). Dag Bergman was a Swedish diplomat.

Dag Erik Bergman (23 October 1914 – 10 December 1984) was a Swedish diplomat.

Early life Bergman was the son of Erik Bergman, a parish minister, and his wife , née Åkerblom, and the older brother of film director Ingmar Bergman and novelist Margareta Bergman. According to Karin Lannby, Bergman was employed by the intelligence organization C-byrån and was part of the Swedish Volunteer Corps during the Winter War in Finland and active in the National League of Sweden. Bergman received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Uppsala University in 1938 and a Candidate of Law degree from Stockholm University in 1944. He served until 1973 when he was appointed consul general in Hong Kong. Bergman served in this position until 1980 when he retired.

Personal life On 7 September 1947, at Holy Trinity Church in Uppsala, Bergman married Miss Anna Lönnqvist, daughter of Mrs. Anna Lönnqvist (née Nilsson) from Stockholm. The officiant was the groom's father, court chaplain Erik Bergman. They had two children: Carl-Henrik and Jan-Erik. He later married Elisabeth Adossidou. paralyzed by polio and using a wheelchair.

Death Bergman died in Athens on 10 December 1984. He was buried in the same city.

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Uppsala University
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Dag Erik Bergman

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dag Bergman?

Swedish diplomat

When was Dag Bergman born?

Dag Bergman was born on 23 October 1914 in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.

When did Dag Bergman die?

Dag Bergman died on 10 December 1984 in Athens.

What was Dag Bergman's occupation?

Dag Bergman was a diplomat.

What nationality was Dag Bergman?

Dag Bergman was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dag Bergman

· Wikidata: Q18918008

· DBpedia: Dag Bergman

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