Stockholm is the home of great educational reformers, astronaut, politicians, actresses, writers and novelists. These people have greatly contributed to the city's fame and name. Famous people Stockholm include names like August Strindberg, Ivan Betskoy, Christer Fuglesang, John Ausonius, Astrid Lindgren and Cecilia Malmstrom.
Famous Personalities in Stockholm
- August Strindberg (1849-1912): He was an eminent writer from Stockholm, who was known for writing short stories and novels. He has also written several plays. Some of his popular works include Gustav Vasa, After the Fire, The Thunderstorm, The Spook Sonata and Gustaf Adolf.
- Ivan Betskoy (1704-1796): He was a great reformer of education in Stockholm. He was an educational advisor of Catherine II. He was
the first person to take the initiative of educating the male and females of Russia by sending them to state boarding schools.
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- Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982): She was a beautiful actress and one of the popular film personalities from Stockholm, Sweden. She acted in many Hollywood films. Some of her films include Munkbroggreven, Rage in Heaven, Joan of Arc and Notorious.
- Christer Fuglesang (1957): He is a famous astronaut serving European Space Agency (ESA) at present. He worked for the STS-116 Space Shuttle as a Mission Specialist.
- Astrid Lindgren (1908-2002): She was a popular writer in Stockholm, known for writing books for children. Her contribution to children's literature earned her great reputation. Some of her famous works include Pippi Goes on Board, The Children on Troublemaker Street, The Brothers Lionhear, Emil in Lonneberga and Ronja Robber's Daughter.
- Fredrik Reinfeldt (1965): He is the Sweden's present Prime Minister, elected on 5th October, 2006. He is known to be the third youngest Prime minister of Sweden. From 2003 to 2006, he was the Advisory Council member in Riksdag, on foreign affairs.
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