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Bildt, Carl

(Encyclopedia) Bildt, CarlBildt, Carlbēlt [key], 1949–, Swedish political leader. Born into a prominent family, he was elected to parliament in 1979 as a member of the conservative Moderate party,…

Fersen, Count Hans Axel

(Encyclopedia) Fersen, Count Hans Axel, 1755–1810, Swedish soldier and diplomat; son of Count Fredrik Axel Fersen. He entered (1779) the French service, was aide-de-camp of comte de Rochambeau in the…

Movies and Film: The Networks of Norway

The Networks of NorwayMovies and FilmScandinavian Film HistoryDanish DirectionsThe Networks of NorwaySwedish SweetnessIngmar Bergman and the Triumph of Scandinavian Cinema It is typical of Norway'…

Sweden: Kings and Queens

Kings and Queens Karl XII (1697–1718) Ulrica Eleonora (1719–1720) Fredrik I (1720–1751) Adolf Fredrik (1751–1771) Gustaf III (1771–1792) Gustaf IV Adolf (1792–1809) Karl XIII (1809–1818)…

2000 Men's Olympic Sailing Medalists

Finn: 1. Iain Percy, GBR (35 pts); 2. Luca Devoti, ITA (46); 3. Fredrik Loof, SWE (47). Mistral: 1. Christoph Sieber, AUT (38 pts); 2. Carlos Espinola, ARG (43); 3. Aaron McIntosh, NZE (48). 470:…

2000 Men's Olympic Rowing Medalists

Single Sculls: 1. Rob Waddell, NZE (6:48.90); 2. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:50.55); 3. Marcel Hacker, GER (6:50.83). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Tomasz Kucharski & Robert Sycz, POL (6:21.75); 2.…

2001 NHL Skills Competition

North America, 15-13Puck Control RelayTeam:North America (Sakic, Jovanovski, Gagne)Individual:Paul Kariya (North America)Fastest SkaterTeam:North America (Avg.13.896 sec.: Amonte, Guerin,…

Hockey Through The Years: All-Tournament Team

Formed jointly by the NHL and the NHL Players Association in cooperation with the International Ice Hockey Federation. The inaugural World Cup held games in nine different cities throughout…

2013 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Awards ranging from journalism to drama to music Related Links Pulitzer Prizes Joseph Pulitzer Biography Book, Magazine, and…