Famous People Born In Uppsala

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Ingmar Bergman
(One of the Most Talented and Influential Filmmakers of All Time)
Ingmar Bergman
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Birthdate: July 14, 1918
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: July 30, 2007

Ingmar Bergman was a Swedish filmmaker and screenwriter. Widely regarded as one of the most influential and accomplished filmmakers of all time, Ingmar Bergman continues to serve as an inspiration for filmmakers like Woody Allen. His work has also influenced other prominent directors like Martin Scorsese, Thomas Vinterberg, and Richard Ayoade.

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Snoh Aalegra
(Singer)
Snoh Aalegra
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 13, 1987
Sun Sign: Virgo

Born Shahrzad Fooladi, to Iranian parents in Sweden, Snoh Aalegra had started writing songs by age 9 and signed with Sony at age 13. She changed her name after moving to the US and soared to fame with her chartbusting tracks such as I Want You Around and Find Someone Like You.

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Anders Celsius
(Astronomer, Physicist, Mathematician)
Anders Celsius
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: November 27, 1701
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Died: April 25, 1744
Inventor of the centigrade or the Celcius scale of temperature, Swedish astronomer and scientist Anders Celsius was no stranger to science, being the son of an astronomy professor and the grandson of mathematician Magnus Celsius. His expeditions confirmed Isaac Newton's belief that the earth was flattened at the poles.
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Emily Baldoni
(Actress)
Emily Baldoni
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Birthdate: August 3, 1984
Sun Sign: Leo
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Fahriye Evcen
(Actress)
Fahriye Evcen
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Birthdate: June 4, 1986
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
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Viveca Lindfors
(Actress)
Viveca Lindfors
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Birthdate: December 29, 1920
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: October 25, 1995
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Hans Rosling
(Swedish Physician, Co-Founder and Chairman of the 'Gapminder Foundation')
Hans Rosling
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: July 27, 1948
Sun Sign: Leo
Died: February 7, 2017

A Swedish physician, academic, and public speaker, Hans Rosling was the co-founder of Gapminder Foundation, that is known for the development the Trendalyzer software system. He gave several talks/lectures, presented television documentaries like Don’t Panic: The Truth about Population and also co-authored a bestselling book titled Factfulness. Additionally, he was a professor of international health at Karolinska Institute too.

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Malena Ernman
(Swedish Opera Singer)
Malena Ernman
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 4, 1970
Sun Sign: Scorpio

Malena Ernman is a Swedish opera singer who represented her country at the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which was held in Moscow, Russia. Apart from operas and operettas, she also performs jazz, cabaret, and chansons. Also an environmental activist, Malena Ernman was adjudged Environmental Hero of the Year by an organization called WWF-Sweden in 2017.

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Johan Renck
(Film director)
Johan Renck
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Birthdate: December 5, 1966
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
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Hans Blix
(Swedish Diplomat, Politician)
Hans Blix
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: June 28, 1928
Sun Sign: Cancer

Hans Blix is a Swedish politician and diplomat who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs from 1978 to 1979. An advocate of world peace, Blix served as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from 1981 to 1997. In 2007, Hans Blix was honored with the Sydney Peace Prize. In 2014, he received the Fulbright Prize.

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Veronica Maggio
(Singer)
Veronica Maggio
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 15, 1981
Sun Sign: Pisces

Swedish singer-songwriter Veronica Maggio began her career with a pop band before going solo. She released her debut single in March 2006 and her debut album in September 2016, which peaking at number 14 at the Swedish chart. Since then, she has been making regular releases, peaking at number one position with her subsequent albums, winning multiple awards for her music.

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Hito Steyerl
(Filmmaker)
Hito Steyerl
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: January 1, 1966
Sun Sign: Capricorn
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Hillevi Rombin
(Actress)
Hillevi Rombin
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: September 14, 1933
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: June 19, 1996
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Torsten Wiesel
(Swedish Neurophysiologist and Winner of the 1981 Nobel Prize in Physiology / Medicine)
Torsten Wiesel
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Listed In: Physicians
Birthdate: June 3, 1924
Sun Sign: Gemini

Torsten Wiesel is a Swedish neurophysiologist whose work on ocular dominance columns along with David Hubel earned them the 1981 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Torsten Wiesel is also a human rights advocate whose work with non-governmental organizations earned him the David Rall Medal. He is also a founding member of a nonprofit establishment called the Israeli-Palestinian Science Organization.

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E-Type
(Musician)
E-Type
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: August 27, 1965
Sun Sign: Virgo
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Amanda Lind
(Politician)
Amanda Lind
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: August 2, 1980
Sun Sign: Leo

Amanda Lind is a Swedish politician who served as the Minister for Democracy as well as the Minister for Culture from 2019 to 2021 in the cabinet of Stefan Löfven. Recognized and known for her distinctive hairstyle, Lind has been an important member of the Swedish Green Party since 1999.

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Alexander Karim
(First Black actor to play a lead character in a primetime drama in Sweden)
Alexander Karim
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Birthdate: May 26, 1976
Sun Sign: Gemini
Height: 5'11" (180 cm)
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Ebba Busch
(Leader of the Christian Democrats)
Ebba Busch
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: February 11, 1987
Sun Sign: Aquarius

In April 2015, Swedish politician Ebba-Elisabeth Busch succeeded Göran Hägglund as the leader of the Christian Democrats party in Sweden. The alumnus of the Uppsala University has represented the Västra Götaland County East in the Swedish parliament (Riksdag) since 2018 and is also a member of Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs and The War Delegation.

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Asa Larsson
(Writer)
Asa Larsson
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 28, 1966
Sun Sign: Cancer
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Alva Myrdal
(Swedish Politician and Sociologist & Recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982)
Alva Myrdal
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Birthdate: January 31, 1902
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: February 1, 1986

Alva Myrdal was a Swedish politician, diplomat, and sociologist. She played a major role during the disarmament movement in Sweden, for which she was honored with the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize in 1982. She also chaired the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute after playing a key role in its creation. Throughout her career, Myrdal was honored with many prestigious awards.

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Arvid Carlsson
(Neuropharmacologist)
Arvid Carlsson
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: January 25, 1923
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: June 29, 2018

Swedish pharmacologist Arvid Carlsson’s research work establishing dopamine as a significant neurotransmitter in the brain resulted in the development of drugs for Parkinson’s disease. In the year 2000, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work. During his career, he was also awarded the Wolf Prize in Medicine, the Japan Prize and Italy's Feltrinelli Prize.

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Andreas Lundstedt
(Singer, Musician)
Andreas Lundstedt
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: May 20, 1972
Sun Sign: Taurus

Andreas Lundstedt is a Swedish singer who achieved immense popularity as a founding member of a nu-disco group called Alcazar, which became one of the most successful Swedish music groups of all time; between 2001 and 2004, the band sold more than 12 million records worldwide. Andreas Lundstedt has also competed in Melodifestivalen on nine occasions.

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Carl Gustaf Wrangel
(Statesman)
Carl Gustaf Wrangel
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Listed In: Leaders
Birthdate: December 23, 1613
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Died: June 25, 1676

Swedish military commander Carl Gustaf Wrangel is best known for his exploits during the Thirty Years’ War. When Swedish king Charles XI was a minor, Wrangel served the Regency Council. As the governor-general of Swedish Pomerania, he gained a lot of fortune, which he spent on books and palaces.

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Madelene Sagström
(Swedish Professional Golfer)
Madelene Sagström
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 13, 1992
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Ernst Alexanderson
(Electrical Engineer)
Ernst Alexanderson
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Listed In: Engineers
Birthdate: January 25, 1878
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: May 14, 1975
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Jesper Nyholm
(Swedish-born Filipino Footballer Who Plays as a Defender)
Jesper Nyholm
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 10, 1993
Sun Sign: Virgo

Jesper Nyholm is a Swedish-born Filipino football player who plays as a defender for the Philippines national team and Muangthong United, which competes in the Thai League 1. Over the years, Jesper Nyholm has also played for clubs like Dalkurd, AIK, and Djurgårdens.

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Marcus Eriksson
(Basketball player)
Marcus Eriksson
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: December 5, 1993
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 6'7" (201 cm)
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Staffan Olsson
(Swedish Handball Coach, Former Handball Player, and a 3-Time Olympic Silver Medalist)
Staffan Olsson
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Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 26, 1964
Sun Sign: Aries

3-time Olympic silver medalist Swedish handball player Staffan Olsson is also a 2-time World Champion and a 4-time European Champion. He had begun his professional career at age 10. He later took to coaching and now serves as the head coach of the Netherlands national men’s handball team.

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Olof Celsius
(Botanist)
Olof Celsius
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Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: July 19, 1670
Sun Sign: Cancer
Died: June 24, 1756

Olof Celsius was a Swedish philologist, botanist, runologist, and clergyman. He also served as a professor at the famous Uppsala University. Olof Celsius is credited with mentoring future scientist and botanist, Carl Linnaeus. In 1739, Celsius was inducted into the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.   

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Allan Pettersson
(Composer)
Allan Pettersson
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Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: September 19, 1911
Sun Sign: Virgo
Died: June 20, 1980
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Christina Ingesdotter of Sweden
(Princess)
Christina Ingesdotter of Sweden
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Listed In: Miscellaneous
Died: January 18, 1122
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Lars Johan Hierta
(Swedish Newspaper Publisher, Businessman and Politician Who was the Founder of the Newspaper 'Aftonbladet')
Lars Johan Hierta
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Listed In: Business People
Birthdate: January 22, 1801
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Died: November 20, 1872

Lars Johan Hierta was a Swedish businessman, politician, social critic, and newspaper publisher. Best known for founding the popular Swedish daily newspaper Aftonbladet in 1830, Hierta is sometimes referred to as the father of the free press. Lars Johan Hierta is also remembered as an agitator for social and political reform during the 19th century.

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Markus Aujalay
(Swedish Television Chef)
Markus Aujalay
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Listed In: Food Experts
Birthdate: April 30, 1971
Sun Sign: Taurus
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Anna Maria Lenngren
(Swedish Poet and Women’s Rights Activist)
Anna Maria Lenngren
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Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: June 18, 1754
Sun Sign: Gemini
Died: March 8, 1817
Anna Maria Lenngren was a Swedish poet best remembered for her 1794 poem, Advice to my dear daughter, if I had one. One of the most popular poets in Swedish history, Lenngren enjoyed great success and her works are widely read even today! She is also remembered for her fight against male double standards prevalent during her time.
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Josephine Nicole
(Swedish Instagram Model)
Josephine Nicole
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Listed In: Instagram Stars
Birthdate: November 30, 1994
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
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LeeLeeDraws
(Self-taught TikTok Artist)
LeeLeeDraws
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Birthdate: May 9, 2002
Sun Sign: Taurus