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Ernst Alexanderson
He grew up in Toten where his father, John A. Giaever, was a pharmacist. He attended elementary school in Toten but received his secondary education in the city of Hamar. Next he worked one year at the Raufoss Munition Factories before entering the Norwegian Institute of Technology in 1948. He graduated in 1952 with a degree in mechanical engineering[...] |
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Dolph Lundgren
Dolph Lundgren was born on November 3, 1957. He is a Swedish actor, model and director. Lundgren was born in Stockholm, Sweden. He has three siblings. He graduated from the Royal Institute of Technology. He graduated with a master's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney in 1982.[...] |
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Birgit Rausing
Birgit Rausing (born 1924) is a Swedish art historian and philanthropist, and the widow of Gad Rausing (1922-2000). In 1944 her father-in-law Ruben Rausing (1895-1983) founded Tetra Pak, which revolutionized the packaging of liquids such as juices and milk.[...] |
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Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002)
Astrid Lindgren (1907-2002) swedish writer. Author of novels for children, "Pippi Longstocking - Long Stocking" (1945-1952), "The Kid and Carlson, who lives on the Roof" (1955-1968), "Rasmus-bum" (1956), "The Brothers Lionheart" (1979), "Ronia, the Robber's Daughter" (1981).[...] |
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Carl Larsson (1853-05-28 - 1919-01-22 )
Carl Larsson was born in Gamla stan, the old quarter of Stockholm, on 28 May 1853. His family was very poor and Carl grew up in dismal circumstances. The only glimmer of hope was his strong artistic talent, which emerged early on in his life. When he was thirteen years old his teacher at the school for the poor persuaded him to apply for a place at Principskolan, the preparatory department of the Art Academy.[...] |
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