Swedish Famous Names Starting with Letter C

A Swedish football player, currently playing for Helsingborgs IF.He has previously played for Nybro

A Swedish football player, currently playing for Helsingborgs IF.He has previously played for Nybro IF (-95), Helsingborgs IF (96-03), Lillestrøm S.K. (04-06) and Hannover 96 (06-07). After not living up to the expectations at the Bundesliga team, he was released back to Sweden after only a year[1].His return to Helsingborgs IF in late May 2007 was slightly controversial among the HIF fans, as Andersson, by some, is seen as a traitor after having left the club as a Bosman player in 2003, in a time when the club due to its acute financial situation needed all the money it could get

A midfielder, currently part of the Djurgårdens IF squad.He was bought from Åtvidabergs FF at the

A midfielder, currently part of the Djurgårdens IF squad.He was bought from Åtvidabergs FF at the start of the 2005 season, and was loaned out to Åtvidabergs FF for 2005 and 2006 and joined Djurgårdens IF in 2007.

Is a Swedish swimmer from Borlänge, representing Upsala SS. Both his parents (Per Wikström and Eva

Is a Swedish swimmer from Borlänge, representing Upsala SS. Both his parents (Per Wikström and Eva Lundahl) and his brother Sebastian Wisktröm has represented Sweden. Christoffer Wikström is Swedish Junior Record holder on 100m Freestyle.

Is a Swedish guitar player and vocalist, younger brother of Michael Amott and founding member of the

Is a Swedish guitar player and vocalist, younger brother of Michael Amott and founding member of the Swedish metal bands Arch Enemy and Armageddon.

Is a Swedish professional golfer.He attended Arizona State University in the United States before tu

Is a Swedish professional golfer.He attended Arizona State University in the United States before turning professional in 1997. He claimed his first European Tour] victory at the 2004 Madeira Island Open and has a best finish of 62nd place on the European

Was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the econom

Was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining.Originally the Polheim family came from Austria to Pomerania, Germany, from whence his father, Wolf Christoph Polhammer traded with Visby, where he would eventually settle down to become a skipper. When Polhem was 8, his father died and his mother, Christina Eriksdotter Schening from Vadstena, Östergötland remarried. As a result of conflicts with his stepfather, his private tuition was no longer paid for and Polhem was sent to live with his uncle in Stockholm. In Stockholm he attended a German school until the age of 12 when his uncle died; once again Polhem was left without the possibility of education.

A Swedish footballer (forward) of Greek descent, currently playing for Syrianska FC on loan from GAI

A Swedish footballer (forward) of Greek descent, currently playing for Syrianska FC on loan from GAIS. He came to the club in 2007 from Messiniakos.

She was at one time the lead singer of the Swedish rock band Whale, whose single "Hobo Humpin' Slobo

She was at one time the lead singer of the Swedish rock band Whale, whose single "Hobo Humpin' Slobo Babe" dominated MTV on Alternative Nation when VJ Kennedy was hosting it.During the first part of the 1980s, she presented the television programme Bagen, which showed music videos. In the 1990s, she became a presenter for Swedish music television channel ZTV.Between 1983 and 1984, she was a member of the musical group Ubangi, together with artists such as Thomas 'Orup' Eriksson. The group released a number of singles, and its collected works were later released as a CD entitled Oh No, I'm Pregnant. Also in the 1980s, she recorded a duet with Alexander Bard, Johnny Johnny, as part of his Barbie project.

Was a famous swimmer from Sweden, who won the gold medal in the 1500 m freestyle at the 1928 Summer

Was a famous swimmer from Sweden, who won the gold medal in the 1500 m freestyle at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. However, he is better remembered for breaking 32 world records during the 1920s.

A former Swedish footballer.Claes Cronqvist played for Djurgårdens IF and became Swedish champion i

A former Swedish footballer.Claes Cronqvist played for Djurgårdens IF and became Swedish champion in 1966. In 1971 he transferred to Landskrona BoIS. He shares the record of most red cards in Allsvenskan (7) with Mats Rubarth.

Was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in

Was a Swedish wrestler who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics, in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and in the 1924 Summer Olympics.

Is a retired professional Swedish ice hockey player.

Is a retired professional Swedish ice hockey player.

Is a sculptor, best known for his public art installations typically featuring very large replicas o

Is a sculptor, best known for his public art installations typically featuring very large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his work is soft sculpture versions of everyday objects.Oldenburg was born in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of a Swedish diplomat. As a child he and his family moved to United States in 1936, first to New York then, later, to Chicago where he graduated from the Latin School of Chicago. He studied at Yale University from 1946 to 1950, then returned to Chicago where he studied under the direction of Paul Wieghardt at the Art Institute of Chicago until 1954.

Is a Swedish swimmer from Gothenburg, representing Göteborg Sim. Hedenskog participated in the 4x10

Is a Swedish swimmer from Gothenburg, representing Göteborg Sim. Hedenskog participated in the 4x100 m freestyle relay prelims at the 2008 Summer Olympics, where the Swedish team finished 11th.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was an aircraft engineer and aeronautical innovator. As a member and first team leader of the Lockhe

Was an aircraft engineer and aeronautical innovator. As a member and first team leader of the Lockheed Skunk Works, Johnson worked for more than four decades and is said to have been an 'organizing genius.'[1] He played a leading role in the design of ove

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

German supermodel and actress, who reached the height of her popularity during the 1990s. Schiffer

German supermodel and actress, who reached the height of her popularity during the 1990s. Schiffer is one of the world's most successful supermodels, appearing on over 500 magazine covers.

Is a speed skater, specialised in short distances, 500m and 1000m. She represented Sweden in interna

Is a speed skater, specialised in short distances, 500m and 1000m. She represented Sweden in international competitions until 2009/2010. For the 2010 - 2011 season she represents Poland. Wallin holds numerous Swedish Championship titles and Swedish Nation

Was a Swedish water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was part of the

Was a Swedish water polo player who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was part of the Swedish team which finished fourth. He played all six matches and scored four goals.

A Swedish football player, who plays goalkeeper for Halmstads BK.He started his career in IF Leikin

A Swedish football player, who plays goalkeeper for Halmstads BK.He started his career in IF Leikin and moved in 1992 to Laholms FK, which was coached by Janne Andersson (the current Halmstads BK manager). He stayed in Laholm until 1998 when he signed a contract with Halmstads BK, where he played with ever since.

A former footballer from Sweden who played at the 1974 FIFA World Cup and 1978 FIFA World Cup.He pla

A former footballer from Sweden who played at the 1974 FIFA World Cup and 1978 FIFA World Cup.He played for Bayern München during their heyday in the mid-1970s. He joined the team from Åtvidabergs FF after they met Bayern in the 1973-1974 European Champion's Cup. Incidentally, having scored against Bayern in that tournament (October 1973), he then won the tournament with Bayern (May 1974). He also became German league champion, having two Swedish titles from 1972 and 1973.

Was a singer-songwriter, poet and actor who was born in IJmuiden in the Netherlands but moved to Swe

Was a singer-songwriter, poet and actor who was born in IJmuiden in the Netherlands but moved to Sweden with his parents in 1949, at the age of twelve. He trained as a social worker and hoped to become a journalist but became instead a musician whose idiosyncratic humor and social engagement are still gaining him new fans. Cornelis Vreeswijk is in Sweden generally considered one of the most important musicians within his genre.

Was a Swedish soldier and younger brother of Per Brahe. He served with distinction under King Gustav

Was a Swedish soldier and younger brother of Per Brahe. He served with distinction under King Gustavus Adolphus, who regarded him as the best general in the Swedish army after Lennart Torstenson.

Was a Swedish painter, designer and draughtsman, most noted for his early work in the Finnish nation

Was a Swedish painter, designer and draughtsman, most noted for his early work in the Finnish national romanticism and jugend styles. He also competed in the individual and team épée fencing events at the 1912 Summer Olympics. After the mid 1890s, Sparre