Knut Agathon Wallenberg
Deceased Person
1853 – 1938
Who was Knut Agathon Wallenberg?
Knut Agathon Wallenberg, was a Swedish banker and politician, he was also Knight of the Order of the Seraphim. He was son of the banker and politician André Oscar Wallenberg, and his wife Catharina Wilhelmina Andersson. In 1878, he married Alice Nickelsen. He was a member of the prominent Wallenberg family.
Knut Wallenberg was Minister for Foreign Affairs 1914-1917, and member of the Riksdags first chamber 1907-1919. Together with his wife, he created Knut och Alice Wallenbergs Foundation.
Knut Wallenberg is also seen as the founder of the community of Saltsjöbaden and an associated railroad.
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- Born
- May 19, 1853
Stockholm - Spouses
- Died
- Jun 1, 1938
Stockholm
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on July 23, 2013
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