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Åke is a masculine Swedish given name, possibly derived from the medieval Germanic name ''Anicho'', derived from ''ano'' meaning "ancestor". In Sweden, May 8 is the Name day for Åke. There are variant spellings, including the Danish/ Norwegian ''Åge'' or '' Aage''. Åke is uncommon as a surname. People with the name Åke include: * Åke Åkerström (1902–1991), Swedish archaeologist and classical scholar * Åke Andersson (1906–1982), Swedish footballer * Åke Andersson (1917–1983), Swedish footballer * Åke Andersson (1918–1982), Swedish ice hockey player, footballer, bandy player, and coach * Åke Andersson (1925–2005), Swedish long-distance runner * Åke Andersson (born 1936), Swedish speedway rider * Åke Backström (1919–2005), Finnish diplomat *Åke Bergman (1896–1941), Swedish swimmer * Åke Bergqvist (1900–1975), Swedish Olympic sailor * Åke Berntsson (1934–2016), Swedish rower * Åke Bonnier (born 1957), Swedish Bishop *Åke Borg (1901–1973), Sw ...
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Ã…ke Andersson (ice Hockey)
Ã…ke Gustav "Plutten" Andersson (8 June 1918 – 11 May 1982) was a Swedish ice hockey, football and bandy player and manager, known for representing Hammarby IF in all three sports. He represented his country at two Winter Olympic games, finishing fourth in 1948 and winning a bronze medal in 1952. He was the captain of the Sweden national team from 1945 until his retirement in 1954. Early life Andersson grew up in a working-class home in a southern part of Stockholm known as Södermalm. His father was working as a groundskeeper at Hammarby Idrottsplats, the home of local club Hammarby IF which he joined at age 14. Athletic career Ice hockey In 1934, Andersson started to play hockey with Hammarby IF in Elitserien, Sweden's top tier. He won six Swedish championships – in 1936, 1937, 1942, 1943, 1946 and 1951 – with the club. In total, Andersson made 351 competitive appearances for Hammarby, scoring 150 goals. He played 23 seasons in the Swedish top league, a domest ...
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Ã…ke Bonnier
Åke Gabriel Bonnier (born 11 December 1957) is a member of the Bonnier family who was Bishop of Skara in the Church of Sweden from September 2012 to 2024. Through inheritance, he is a billionaire and the second largest owner of the Bonnier group. Early life Bonnier was born and grew up in Stockholm where his father, Gerard Bonnier, belonged to the wealthy Bonnier family.Evelina Myrbäck (15 November 2012Åke Bonnier valde ett annat livSveriges Radio. Retrieved 2 January 2013 His father was of partly Jewish descent and his mother was a member of the Church of Sweden, while his maternal grandmother converted from the Church of Sweden to Catholicism. He was baptised as child, but did not have a religious upbringing. His interest in Christianity started in his youth: he cites a book by Stockholm's bishop Ingmar Ström as an inspiration which led him choose to be confirmed in the Church of Sweden.Annika Sjöqvist PlatzerHan längtar till sitt nya stiftSvenska Kyrkan. Retrieved 2 Jan ...
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Åke Åkerström
Åke Åkerström (26 April 1902 – October 1991) was a Swedish archaeologist and classical scholar. He is best known for his work on architectural terracottas and Ancient vase painting. Biography Åkerström received his doctoral degree at Uppsala University in 1934 where he was a student of Axel W. Persson. His dissertation was titled ''Studien über die etruskischen Gräber, unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Entwicklung des Kammergrabes'' and dealt with Etruscan chamber tombs. He was the director of the Swedish Institute at Athens The Swedish Institute at Athens (; ) was founded in 1946 and is one of 19 foreign archaeological institutes operating in Athens, Greece. The Institute is one of three Swedish research institutes in the Mediterranean, along with the Swedish Insti ... during two periods, 1948-1956 and 1970–1972. Bibliography * 1934 ''Studien über die etruskischen Gräber, unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Entwicklung des Kammergrabes'' * 1940 ''Larisa a ...
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Ã…ke Berntsson
Ã…ke Bertil Sixten Berntsson (also ''Berndtsson'', 11 June 1934 – 7 June 2016) was a Swedish rower. He competed in the eights at the 1960 Summer Olympics The 1960 Summer Olympics (), officially known as the Games of the XVII Olympiad () and commonly known as Rome 1960 (), were an international multi-sport event held from 25 August to 11 September 1960 in Rome, Italy. Rome had previously been awar ..., but failed to reach the final. References External links * * * 1934 births 2016 deaths Swedish male rowers Olympic rowers for Sweden Rowers at the 1960 Summer Olympics 20th-century Swedish sportsmen People from Uddevalla Municipality Rowers from Västra Götaland County {{Sweden-rowing-bio-stub ...
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Ã…ke Borg
Ã…ke Borg (18 August 1901 – 6 June 1973) was a Swedish swimmer Swimming is an individual or team racing sport that requires the use of one's entire body to move through water. The sport takes place in pools or open water (e.g., in a sea or lake). Competitive swimming is one of the most popular Olympic .... Teaming with his twin brother Arne he won a bronze medal at the 1924 Olympics and two European championship medals in the 4×200 m freestyle relay. References 1901 births 1973 deaths Swimmers from Stockholm Swimmers at the 1924 Summer Olympics Olympic swimmers for Sweden Olympic bronze medalists for Sweden Swedish twins Olympic bronze medalists in swimming Swedish male freestyle swimmers European Aquatics Championships medalists in swimming Stockholms KK swimmers Medalists at the 1924 Summer Olympics 20th-century Swedish sportsmen {{Sweden-Olympic-medalist-stub ...
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Ã…ke Claesson
Ã…ke Claesson (2 July 1889 – 29 May 1967) was a Swedish film actor. He appeared in more than 60 films between 1925 and 1962. Selected filmography * ''TvÃ¥ konungar'' (1925) - Carl Michael Bellman * '' Ulla, My Ulla'' (1930) - Carl Michael Bellman * '' The Bjorck Family'' (1940) - Karl (uncredited) * '' A Crime'' (1940) - Dr. Forenius * '' Life Goes On'' (1941) - Librarian (uncredited) * '' The Ghost Reporter'' (1941) - Opera Director Fridell (uncredited) * '' Dunungen'' (1941) - Borgström * ''VÃ¥rat gäng'' (1942) - Lindgren (uncredited) * ''En sjöman i frack'' (1942) - Captain * '' Flames in the Dark'' (1942) - Dr. Lundvall (uncredited) * '' The Case of Ingegerd Bremssen'' (1942) - Procecutor (uncredited) * '' Sun Over Klara'' (1942) - Carl Michael Bellman * '' Adventurer'' (1942) - Dr. Schonæus * '' General von Döbeln'' (1942) - Prästen * ''Ta hand om Ulla'' (1942) - Dr. Hjalmar Brander (uncredited) * ''Ungdom i bojor'' (1942) - Senior Lecturer * '' Nothing Is Forgo ...
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Ã…ke Bergman
Åke Herman Gottfrid Bergman (26 May 1896 – 27 February 1941) was a Swedish swimmer. He competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics in the 100 m backstroke event, but failed to reach the final. Bergman lived with his parents Anders and Berta near a public bath, where he started training in swimming. He later also played water polo but lost vision in one eye after an injury during a competition. He was a hatter Hat-making or millinery is the design, manufacture and sale of hats and other headwear. A person engaged in this trade is called a milliner or hatter. Historically, milliners made and sold a range of accessories for clothing and hairstyles. ... by profession, as his father owned a hat factory and had a daughter, Karin. References External links * 1896 births 1941 deaths Olympic swimmers for Sweden Swimmers at the 1912 Summer Olympics Swedish male backstroke swimmers Swimmers from Malmö 20th-century Swedish sportsmen Malmö SS swimmers {{Sweden-swi ...
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Ã…ke Gerhard Ekstrand
Åke Gerhard Ekstrand (28 December 1846 in Gränna – 9 April 1933), was a Swedish chemist and public servant. Ekstrand became a student in Uppsala in 1865, Bachelor of Arts in 1872, Docent in chemistry at Uppsala University in 1875 and the same year Doctor of Philosophy (Primus). As Byzantine scholar he studied chemistry 1877–1878 at the University of Zurich and the University of Munich. He was 1879-1889 the commercial chemist in Uppsala, was appointed in 1889 as a teacher at Chalmers educational institution in Gothenburg and was with beginning in 1890 the Technical Officer at the Ministry of Finance control and adjustment bureau, chief engineer 1907–1909 in the Inspection and Adjustment Board, and 1909–1913 in the Control Board. Sources * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ekstrand, Ake Gerhard Swedish chemists 19th-century Swedish civil servants Academic staff of the Chalmers University of Technology Uppsala University alumni Members of the Royal Swedish Academy of Science ...
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Ã…ke Dahlqvist
Åke Dahlqvist (1901–1991) was a Swedish cinematographer who worked on around a hundred films during his career.Chandler p.308 Selected filmography * ''Ingmar's Inheritance'' (1925) * '' The Red Day'' (1931) * '' Skipper's Love'' (1931) * '' Colourful Pages'' (1931) * '' Tired Theodore'' (1931) * '' Dante's Mysteries'' (1931) * '' Servant's Entrance'' (1932) * '' His Life's Match'' (1932) * '' Black Roses'' (1932) * '' Lucky Devils'' (1932) * '' Dear Relatives'' (1933) * '' Andersson's Kalle'' (1934) * ''The Marriage Game'' (1935) * '' The Family Secret'' (1936) * ''Intermezzo'' (1936) * '' Russian Flu'' (1937) * ''John Ericsson, Victor of Hampton Roads'' (1937) * ''Dollar'' (1938) * '' A Woman's Face'' (1938) * '' June Nights'' (1940) * '' We're All Errand Boys'' (1941) * '' The Fight Continues'' (1941) * '' Tonight or Never'' (1941) * '' Ride Tonight!'' (1942) * '' There's a Fire Burning'' (1943) * '' Dolly Takes a Chance'' (1944) * '' The Invisible Wall'' (1944) * '' The Gall ...
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Ã…ke Eliaeson
Hans Ivar Åke Eliaeson (26 May 1923 – 24 January 2015) was a Swedish tennis player. Tennis career Eliaeson represented the Sweden Davis Cup team, Swedish Davis Cup team in the 1952 Davis Cup Europe Zone, 1952 Europe Zone second round tie against Chile Davis Cup team, Chile. He played the last singles rubber in Sweden's 5–0 victory. Eliaeson played in one Grand Slam (tennis), Grand Slam tournament, the 1950 1950 U.S. National Championships (tennis), US Open, where he lost to Sam Match. Eliaeson won two amateur tournament titles, in 1951 at the Helsinki indoor event and in 1952 in Bad Schwartau, Germany. See also *List of Sweden Davis Cup team representatives References External links

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Ã…ke Andersson (speedway Rider)
Åke Andersson (born 14 November 1936) is a former international motorcycle speedway rider from Sweden. He earned 7 caps for the Sweden national speedway team The Sweden national speedway team are one of the major teams in international motorcycle speedway. History The Sweden speedway team has won the Speedway World Team Cup and Speedway World Cup on ten occasions and were a major force in the open .... He is not to be confused with Lars-Åke Andersson, another Swedish international rider from the same time period. Speedway career Andersson earned seven caps for Sweden and rode in the top tier of British Speedway in 1968, riding for Glasgow Tigers. Between 2004 and 2006, Åke Andersson was a mechanic and advisor to Thomas H. Jonasson. References 1946 births Swedish speedway riders Glasgow Tigers riders Swedish expatriate speedway riders in Scotland Living people People from Vetlanda Municipality Sportspeople from Jönköping County Dackarna riders Vetla ...
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Ã…ke Ericson (ice Hockey)
Ã…ke Esbjörn Ericson (16 May 1913 – 16 November 1986) was a Swedish ice hockey player. He competed in the men's tournaments at the 1936 Winter Olympics and the 1948 Winter Olympics The 1948 Winter Olympics, officially known as the V Olympic Winter Games (; ; ; ) and commonly known as St. Moritz 1948 (; ), were a winter multi-sport event held from 30 January to 8 February 1948 in St. Moritz, Switzerland. The Games were the .... References External links * 1913 births 1986 deaths Ice hockey players at the 1936 Winter Olympics Ice hockey players at the 1948 Winter Olympics Olympic ice hockey players for Sweden Ice hockey people from Stockholm {{Sweden-icehockey-bio-stub ...
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