Knut Agathon Wallenberg

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Knut Agathon Wallenberg
Knut Agathon Wallenberg

In office
1914 – 1917
Preceded by Albert Ehrensvärd
Succeeded by Arvid Lindman

Born May 19, 1853(1853-05-19)
Flag of Sweden Stockholm
Died June 1, 1938 (aged 85)
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Political party National Party
Spouse Alice Nickelsen (m.1878)
Occupation Banker

Knut Agathon Wallenberg, (19 May 1853 - 1 June 1938), 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.

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 och Alice Wallenbergs Stiftelse (Swedish)).

Knut Wallenberg is also seen as the founder of the community of Saltsjöbaden.

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Preceded by
Albert Ehrensvärd
Minister for Foreign Affairs
1914–1917
Succeeded by
Arvid Lindman