Swedish Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was a Swedish figure skater. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Together with Eddie Eagan he is the

Was a Swedish figure skater. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden. Together with Eddie Eagan he is the only athlete to have won a gold medal at both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games, having the further distinction of being the only person to have won an i

A Swedish footballer playing for Örebro SK. He has primarily played left-back or centre-back. Holge

A Swedish footballer playing for Örebro SK. He has primarily played left-back or centre-back. Holgersson has one of the toughest shots in the Allsvenskan football league, used to good effect at home against GIF Sundsvall in 2005 (6-2).

A former defender who played for leading Dutch, Italian and English clubs and won 68 caps for Sweden

A former defender who played for leading Dutch, Italian and English clubs and won 68 caps for Sweden. He is the father of Tobias Hysén, Alexander Hysén and Anton Hysén, who are all professional footballers.Hysén started his career with IFK Göteborg and quickly established himself as a tough and composed defender. He was Sweden's Footballer Of The Year in 1983 and his form earned him his first international caps and a move to PSV Eindhoven in Holland.

A Swedish former footballer. He won the 1982 UEFA Cup with IFK Göteborg. Apart from Göteborg, he h

A Swedish former footballer. He won the 1982 UEFA Cup with IFK Göteborg. Apart from Göteborg, he has also played for Benfica and Atalanta. He was voted Swedish footballer of the year, winning Guldbollen 1985.Nowadays Strömberg is a popular expert commentary for Sveriges Television.

Is an ice hockey player who played three games in the National Hockey League with the Phoenix Coyote

Is an ice hockey player who played three games in the National Hockey League with the Phoenix Coyotes during the 2003–04 NHL season and currently playing for Genève-Servette HC in the National League A in Switzerland. He was drafted 234th overall by Phoen

A Swedish-Macedonian football player. Slavkovski currently plays for Hajduk Split. His nickname is "

A Swedish-Macedonian football player. Slavkovski currently plays for Hajduk Split. His nickname is "Ibrahimovic II", because of his similar stature and style of play with Ibrahimovic, and playing for FBK Balkan and Malmö FF.[1]Slavkovski made his first team debut at the age of 17 years and one month on May 7, 2006 in a Serie A league match against A.C. Siena, taking the field at the 83rd minute, thus becoming the youngest footballer ever to play for Inter Milan. Previously, this record was owned by Giuseppe Bergomi.

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

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

Is a professional Swedish ice hockey player.When he joined Salzburg in 2004 he left Färjestads BK w

Is a professional Swedish ice hockey player.When he joined Salzburg in 2004 he left Färjestads BK which he had played with from 1988-1992 and 1995-2004. During his latest stint with Färjestad did he won the Swedish Championship three times, 1997, 1998 and

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish horse rider who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she was part of th

Was a Swedish freestyle swimmer who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 she was part of the Swedish team which finished fourth in the 4 x 100 metre freestyle relay event. In the 100 metre freestyle competition she was eliminated in the first rou

Was a Swedish diver and swimmer, who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish diver and swimmer, who competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish film actor.She was born in Malmö, Sweden and died in Stockholm.

Was a Swedish film actor.She was born in Malmö, Sweden and died in Stockholm.

Is a former Swedish cross-country skier and auto racing driver. During his career he won a total of

Is a former Swedish cross-country skier and auto racing driver. During his career he won a total of four gold, one silver and one bronze medals at the Winter Olympics. Svan won a total of seven golds (15 km - 1989; 30 km and 4 x 10 km - 1985, 1991; 50 km

Is an ice hockey player from Sweden. She won a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics and a bronze

Is an ice hockey player from Sweden. She won a silver medal at the 2006 Winter Olympics and a bronze medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Was a Swedish actress.Considered one of Sweden's finest and also to date most appreciated actresses,

Was a Swedish actress.Considered one of Sweden's finest and also to date most appreciated actresses, Wållgren was famous for her fragile and sensual way of acting, her inner soulfulness and her never failing ability of presenting absolute presence and naturalness on stage. Her Chekhov and Ibsen character interpretations, in particular, are considered to be unbeaten.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish b

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Swedish boat R. S. Y. C., which finished fifth in the 8 metre class competition.

Was a Swedish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1932 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish character actor known for his frequent work with writer/director Ingmar Bergman. He wa

Was a Swedish character actor known for his frequent work with writer/director Ingmar Bergman. He was born in Stockholm. He appeared in over 180 films.Björnstrand was a versatile actor who could play tough and tender as well as comedy and tragedy. His daughter Veronica Björnstrand is also an actress.

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1928 Summe

Was a Swedish Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team épée events at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish poet and writer. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1958. He was also awarded

Was a Swedish poet and writer. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1958. He was also awarded a honorary doctorate in philosophy by Uppsala University in 1958. He won a number of prizes for his poetry.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 191

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics and in the 1920 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he was eliminated in the first round of the plain high diving competition.

Was a Swedish composer and pianist. He was the son of architect Gustaf de Frumerie and Maria Helleda

Was a Swedish composer and pianist. He was the son of architect Gustaf de Frumerie and Maria Helleday.After studying piano in Stockholm and Vienna, he studied under Alfred Cortot in Paris. He then studied at the Royal College of Music, Stockholm 1923-1928. His works for piano are technically difficult. His repution in Sweden has never been strongly established. His compositions covered a wide area, from grand opera to piano miniatures, but he is best remembered for his piano works.

Was a Swedish football player and coach, part of the famous "Gre-No-Li" trio of forwards at A.C. Mil

Was a Swedish football player and coach, part of the famous "Gre-No-Li" trio of forwards at A.C. Milan and the Swedish national team.Considered one of Sweden's all-time greats, Gren won several trophies in his career, including the Swedish title with IFK Göteborg. He won the Guldbollen in 1946. In 1949, he joined AC Milan and became the 'Gre' part of the famous Gre-No-Li trio with his international teammates Gunnar Nordahl ('No') and Nils Liedholm ('Li').