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Claes Wirsén
Claes is a masculine given name, a version of Nicholas, as well as a patronymic surname. It is also spelled Klas, Clas and Klaes. Given name Claes is a common first name in Sweden. It was also a common name in the Low Countries until the 18th century, after which the spelling Klaas was largely adopted. People with the given name Claes include: * Claes Adelsköld (1824–1907), Swedish engineer, military officer and politician * Claes Andersson (1937–2019), Finnish psychiatrist and politician * Claes Bang (born 1967), Danish actor and musician * Claes van Beresteyn (1627–1684), Dutch landscape painter * Claes Berglund (born c.1960), Swedish ski-orienteering competitor * Claes Björklund (born 1971), Swedish musician, producer and songwriter * Claes Michielsz Bontenbal (1575–1623), Dutch civil servant involved in a conspiracy against Maurice of Orange * Claes Borgström (1944–2020), Swedish lawyer and politician * Claes Compaen (1587–1660), Dutch privateer, pirate, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Given Name
A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a family or clan) who have a common surname. The term ''given name'' refers to a name usually bestowed at or close to the time of birth, usually by the parents of the newborn. A ''Christian name'' is the first name which is given at baptism, in Christian custom. In informal situations, given names are often used in a familiar and friendly manner. In more formal situations, a person's surname is more commonly used. In Western culture, the idioms "" and "being on first-name terms" refer to the familiarity inherent in addressing someone by their given name. By contrast, a surname (also known as a family name, last name, or Gentile name, ''gentile'' name) is normally inherited and shared with other members of one's immediate family. Regnal names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Dahlbäck
Claes Åke Gustaf Dahlbäck (born 6 June 1947) is a Swedish businessman. Biography He received an M.Sc. and a PhD in Economics from the Stockholm School of Economics. In 1973, he joined Investor AB as an analyst in New York City. From 1978 to 1999, he served as its President and Chief Executive Officer. From April 1999 to April 2002, he served as its vice-chairman, from April 2002 to April 2005 as its chairman, and since April 2005 as senior advisor. Since November 2007, he has also served as senior advisor to the . He serves as chairman of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Jacobsz Van Der Heck
Claes Jacobsz van der Heck (Nicolaes Jacobsz van der Heck) (c.1575 in Alkmaar – 1652 in Alkmaar), was a Dutch Golden Age painter. Biography Claes Jacobsz van der Heck was the son of Jacob Dircksz (c. 1534–1608) and Adriana (died 1591) van der Heck, and the grand-nephew of painter Maarten van Heemskerck. According to Hessel Miedema's notes on this family in his translation of Karel van Mander's Schilder-boeck, "Jacques van der Heck" (or Jacob Dircksz) was a son of Maarten van Heemskerck's sister Neeltje and her husband Dirk van der Heck. Jacques' son "Niclaes" was Claes Jacobsz van der Heck. Heemskerck had disinherited "another nephew" (presumably a Dirk Dirksz, the later father of Claes Dircksz van der Heck), and left a portion in his will to Jacob Dircksz. According to Karel van Mander, he was a good painter, a disciple of Jan Nagel (painter), Jan Nagel, and specialized in landscapes. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Dirksz Van Der Heck
Claes Dircksz van der Heck (1595, Alkmaar – 1649, Alkmaar), was a Dutch Golden Age landscape painter. Biography According to the RKD he became a member of the Alkmaar Guild of Saint Luke in 1635, after his cousin Claes Jacobsz van der Heck helped set it up in 1632.Claes Dircksz van der Heck in the He was the father of the painter Marten Heemskerk van der Hek, who he named after his famous great-uncle, . His cousin made simil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Gill
Claes Gill (13 October 1910 - 11 June 1973) was a Norwegian writer, poet and actor. Born in Odda, but spent his childhood years in Bergen, before moving to Oslo permanently. His most famous works were the poetry book ''Fragment av et magisk liv'' ("Fragment of a magic life") in 1939, followed by ''Ord i jærn'' ("Words in iron") in 1942. Both books were inspired by French Symbolism, and stand as early examples of the modern form. He later became involved in acting, and was director of Rogaland Teater from 1952 til 1956. In 1959 he starred in the film ''The Master and His Servants'', which was entered into the 9th Berlin International Film Festival The 9th annual Berlin International Film Festival was held from 26 June to 7 July 1959. The festival welcomed the cinematic movement known as the French New Wave and screened the work of directors such as Jean-Luc Godard, Agnès Varda and Franç .... External links * References External linksClaes Gillin "Voices from the arc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Af Geijerstam
Claes Olof af Geijerstam (; born 6 February 1946), nicknamed Clabbe (), is a Swedish musician, radio personality and DJ who is mostly famous for his talent of rapid speech and his many years as a radio DJ. He is also known for his role as jury member on the popular Swedish version of ''Pop Idol'' during 2004–2006. After the 2006 season, he decided to leave the programme. Af Geijerstam was part of the pop group Ola & the Janglers in the 1960s and formed the group Malta (later renamed Nova) together with Göran Fristorp. They competed in Melodifestivalen 1973 with the song "Sommar'n som aldrig säger nej." They won the contest over ABBA, who finished in third place with their song " Ring Ring (Bara du slog en signal)." As a result of that victory, the duo represented Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest 1973 The Eurovision Song Contest 1973 was the 18th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, following the country's victory ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Fornell
Claes Fornell is an expert on customer satisfaction analytics and capital asset management. Background Born in Sweden in 1947, Claes Fornell received a Doctorate of Economics in 1976 from Lund University, Sweden. He is The Donald C. Cook Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Business Administration at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. Professor Fornell has also been on the faculty of Duke University, Northwestern University, the Stockholm School of Economics and INSEAD. In 2009, at the 100-year anniversary of the Stockholm School of Economics, Fornell was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Economics. He also holds honorary professorships from Renmin University (2005) and Tianjin University (2007). Research and writing Fornell's research centers on the development and application of advanced quantitative methods for understanding how to obtain high financial returns and lower risk at the same time. It was the convergence of these interests that led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Fellbom
Claes Fellbom (29 January 1943 – 19 April 2024) was a Swedish film director, screenwriter, and composer, and a librettist and opera stage director. He was the founder and managing director of the company Folkoperan, which he led for 36 years. In 1989, he started his international career and after that he had at least one premiere per year. He also wrote libretti to nine operas, including Marie Antoinette, Zarah and JEPPE, as well as penning several books. Fellbom collaborated with composer Sven-David Sandström on '' Jeppe: The Cruel Comedy'' (2001), and made a notorious film of Giuseppe Verdi's ''Aida'', with Folkoperan in 1987, which was performed topless. He also wrote the libretti for Daniel Börtz's ''Marie Antoinette'' (1998) and '' Svall'' (2005) and Qu Xiaosong's ''Oedipus''. Death Fellbom died on 19 April 2024, at the age of 81. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Eriksson
Claes Ingvar Eriksson (born 27 July 1950) is a Swedish people, Swedish film director, director, screenwriter, Revue, revue artist, comedian, actor and composer.Claes Eriksson entry in ''Nationalencyklopedin'' He is best known as a member of the comedy, comedy group Galenskaparna och After Shave, where he also is the group's main director, screenwriter and composer for their productions. Anders Eriksson (comedian), Anders Eriksson, who is also a member of the group, is Claes Eriksson's younger brother. Biography Claes Eriksson's interest in the revue and entertainment began early in life. He started writing lyrics and music. In 1974 he founded the group Utan lots ("Without pilot"), where future revue colleague Kerstin Granlund was a member. In 1975, the group got attention at an artist forum and started to tour in public parks ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Elmstedt
Claes Yngve Elmstedt (31 March 1928 – 14 February 2018 in Ronneby) was a Swedish politician. He was a member of the Centre Party. He was elected to the second chamber of parliament from 1965 to 1970, and then from 1971 of the unicameral parliament until 1984. He was Minister of Communications (Transport) in the government of Thorbjörn Fälldin 1981 to 1982 and county governor of Gotland County Gotland County () is a county or of Sweden. Gotland is located in the Baltic Sea to the east of Öland, and is the largest of Sweden's islands. Counties are usually sub-divided into municipalities, but Gotland County consists of only one count ... from 1984 to 1991. References 1928 births 2018 deaths People from Ronneby Municipality Members of the Riksdag from the Centre Party (Sweden) Ministers for communications of Sweden Members of the Andra kammaren Governors of Gotland County {{Sweden-Centre-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Elfsberg
Claes-Gösta Elfsberg (born 26 November 1948) is a Sweden, Swedish television journalist. Early life Elfsberg was born on 26 November 1948 in Stockholm, the son of Gösta Elfsberg and his wife Gertrud (née Ahlström). Elfsberg grew up in the district of Svedmyra in southern Stockholm. He received his upper-secondary education at Norra Real in Stockholm and then studied at the Department of Journalism, Media and Communication (JMK) at Stockholm University, from where he dropped out to work as a trainee at the daily news program ''Rapport (TV programme), Rapport'' at Sveriges Television (SVT) in 1971. Career Elfsberg presented ''Rapport (TV programme), Rapport'' for the first time in 1975 and then worked as a news presenter for over thirty years, eventually earning the nickname "Mr. Rapport". He temporarily left ''Rapport'' in 2003 to host the interview program ''24 minuter'' on the SVT channel SVT24. He has also presented the SVT program '. From January 2005 to December 2007, Elf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claes Elefalk
Claes Elefalk is a Swedish sports agent at the Creative Artists Agency. Career Elefalk is a Swedish Sports agent whose representation include some high-profile athletes. From the early 1990s, Elefalk worked as an agent at IMG Sweden until 2006. He held a vice presidential position within the company before moving to the illustrious Creative Artists Agency and their division CAA Sports. He works out of Creative Artists's Stockholm location. Clients Elefalk's clients are mostly ice hockey players usually of Swedish extraction. CAA Sports (Creative Artists Agency) He represents amongst others NHL hockey players Mats Sundin, Filip Forsberg, Daniel Alfredsson, Adrian Kempe, Daniel Sedin, Henrik Sedin, Carl Söderberg, Adam Larsson, Niklas Kronwall, Mario Kempe, Marcus Johansson, Marcus Kruger, Joakim Nordström, Loui Eriksson, Oscar Möller, Mattias Öhlund, Anton Lander, Evgeni Malkin, Victor Rask, Jonathan Davidsson, Victor Söderström, Oliver Kylington, Lucas Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
