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honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q640405 · wikidata
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Oscar Dickson
1823-12-02 – 1897-06-06
Life & Legacy
Baron Oscar Dickson, or Oskar Dickson (2 December 1823 – 6 June 1897) was a Swedish magnate, bulk merchant, industrialist and philanthropist from a family of Scottish origin. In his time he was considered the most affluent of all Swedes.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, merchant, donor, wholesaler, ship-owner
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala; Order of Charles XIII
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala · Order of Charles XIII
Organizations & Memberships
Royal Physiographic Society in Lund · Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
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Order of Charles XIII
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q640405 · wikidata
Family Father
James Dickson
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q640405 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Robert Dickson
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q640405 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Axel Dickson
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q640405 · wikidata
Family Sibling
James Jameson Dickson
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q640405 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q640405 — wikidata View source
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