When was Sigfrid Edström born?

Sigfrid Edström was born on 1870-11-21.

What events was Sigfrid Edström involved in?

Sigfrid Edström had a position held connection with World Athletics President.

What events was Sigfrid Edström involved in?

international sports governing body organizing track and field athletics

Sigfrid Edström

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Born — Life — 1870-11-21
Sigfrid Edström was born on 1870-11-21.
Married Ruth Randall Edström — Family — 1899-06-24
American activist (1867-1944)
Worked for ASEA — Career — 1903-01-01
Swedish industry company
Began serving as World Athletics President — Career — 1912-07-17
Sigfrid Edström had a position held connection with World Athletics President.
Chaired World Athletics — Career — 1912-07-17
international sports governing body organizing track and field athletics
Received Royal Order of Vasa — Recognition — 1942
Swedish order of chivalry
Began serving as president of the International Olympic Committee — Career — 1942-01-01
head of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee
Chaired International Olympic Committee — Career — 1942-01-01
non-governmental sports organisation (founded 1894)
Marriage to Ruth Randall Edström ended — Family — 1944-10-05
American activist (1867-1944)
Stopped serving as World Athletics President — Career — 1946-01-01
Sigfrid Edström had a position held connection with World Athletics President.
Chaired World Athletics — Career — 1946-01-01
international sports governing body organizing track and field athletics
Chaired International Olympic Committee — Career — 1946-01-01
non-governmental sports organisation (founded 1894)
Worked for ASEA — Career — 1949-01-01
Swedish industry company
Stopped serving as president of the International Olympic Committee — Career — 1952-01-01
head of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee
Chaired International Olympic Committee — Career — 1952-01-01
non-governmental sports organisation (founded 1894)
Received The Chalmers' Medal — Recognition — 1954-01-01
Sigfrid Edström had a award received connection with The Chalmers' Medal.
Died — Life — 1964-03-18
Sigfrid Edström died on 1964-03-18.