Louise Falkenberg

Sara Louise Antoinette Falkenberg née Ekman (1849–1934) was a Swedish baroness or freiherrinna who is remembered for her extensive philanthropic activities. These covered a home for sick children, the care of foster children after the First World War, and support for cultural and educational institutions, including the University of Gothenburg. For 30 years, she chaired the board of Crown Princess Louisa's Children's Hospital (Kronprinsessan Lovisas vårdanstalt för sjuka barn).

Biography Born on 15 February 1849 in Gothenburg, Sara Louise Antoinette Ekman was the only daughter of Consul Johan Oscar Ekman (1812–1907) and Baroness Louise Carolina von Düben (1822–1861). In her will, she provided substantial financial support for various hospitals, for the Swedish cancer society and for the University of Uppsala.

She was awarded the Illis quorum in 1924.

Louise Falkenberg died in Stockholm on 16 May 1934.