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Oscar Björnstjerna

1819 – 1905

Swedish politician

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About Oscar Björnstjerna

Lived 1819 – 1905 (aged 86). Oscar Björnstjerna was a Swedish politician, diplomat and military personnel.

Oscar Magnus Fredrik Björnstjerna (6 March 1819, in Stockholm – 2 September 1905, in Stockholm) was a Swedish officer, diplomat and politician. He served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1872 to 1880.

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Important facts

Born
6 March 1819, Stockholm City
Birth century
19th century
Died
2 September 1905, Stockholm City, Hedvig Eleonora parish
Occupation
Politician, diplomat, military personnel
Nationality
Sweden
Positions held
Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Member of the First Chamber, Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs, Envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
Awards
Royal Order of the Seraphim; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎; Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus; Grand Cross of the Order of the Immaculate Conception of Vila Viçosa; Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Order of the Medjidie; Order of the White Eagle; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class
Also known as
Oscar Bjornstjerna, Oskar Magnus Fredrik Björnstjerna

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Oscar Björnstjerna?

Swedish politician (1819-1905)

When was Oscar Björnstjerna born?

Oscar Björnstjerna was born on 6 March 1819 in Stockholm City.

When did Oscar Björnstjerna die?

Oscar Björnstjerna died on 2 September 1905 in Stockholm City, Hedvig Eleonora parish.

What was Oscar Björnstjerna's occupation?

Oscar Björnstjerna was a politician, diplomat and military personnel.

What nationality was Oscar Björnstjerna?

Oscar Björnstjerna was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oscar Björnstjerna

· Wikidata: Q4355601

· DBpedia: Oscar Björnstjerna

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