Hugo Cedergren
Swedish youth leader
About Hugo Cedergren
Lived 1891 – 1971 (aged 79). Hugo Cedergren was a Swedish youth leader.
Carl Axel Hugo Cedergren (1891-1971) was an early Swedish Scouting executive, who ran the KFUK-KFUMs Scoutförbund YMCA Scout Association from 1934 to 1945.
Cedergren married Countess Elsa Victoria Bernadotte of Wisborg in 1929. The Cedergrens are buried in the Bernadotte family grave at the North Cemetery in Stockholm. At 102 years, 11 months and 14 days, Mrs. :sv:Elsa Cedergren (1893–1996) is to date the second oldest member of the Bernadotte family.
In 1935, Cedergren was awarded the 12th Silver Wolf, the highest commendation of Swedish Scouting.
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Who was Hugo Cedergren?
Swedish youth leader (1891-1971)
When was Hugo Cedergren born?
Hugo Cedergren was born on 26 July 1891 in Gävle Parish.
When did Hugo Cedergren die?
Hugo Cedergren died on 10 July 1971 in Oscar Parish.
What was Hugo Cedergren's occupation?
Hugo Cedergren was a youth leader.
What nationality was Hugo Cedergren?
Hugo Cedergren was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo Cedergren. https://biography.guide/hugo-cedergren/
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