J. Sigfrid Edström

J. Sigfrid Edström

President of the IOC from 1942 to 1952

Died aged 93ScorpioSweden

Biography

Johannes Sigfrid Edström (11 November 1870 – 18 March 1964) was a Swedish industrialist, chairman of the Sweden-America Foundation, and fourth president of the International Olympic Committee.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • president of the International Olympic Committee
  • World Athletics President
  • president

Employers / organisations

  • ASEA

Family

Spouse(s)
Ruth Randall Edström
Children
Björn Edström

Awards & honours (12)

  • Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
  • Royal Order of Vasa
  • Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
  • Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau
  • Commander of the Order of the Redeemer
  • The Chalmers' Medal
  • Order of Saint Stanislaus
  • Finnish Olympic Cross of Merit, First Class

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J. Sigfrid Edström died on March 18, 1964 at the age of 93.
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J. Sigfrid Edström was born on November 21, 1870.
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J. Sigfrid Edström was born in Orust Municipality.
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According to Wikidata, J. Sigfrid Edström's spouse is or was Ruth Randall Edström.
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