Hugo Cederschiöld
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General Hugo Montgomery Cederschiöld (25 September 1878 – 17 March 1968) was a senior officer in the Swedish Army. He served as commander of Svea Life Guards (1936–1938), as Commandant of Stockholm (1938–1945) and as Defence District Commander of Stockholm Defence District (1942–1945) and Norrtälje Defence District (1943–1945). Cederschiöld also served as Chief of His Majesty's Military Staff (1950–1963). He also competed at the 1912 Summer Olympics.[1]
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Hugo Cederschiöld | |
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Birth name | Hugo Montgomery Cederschiöld |
Born | (1878-09-25)25 September 1878 Stockholm, Sweden |
Died | 17 March 1968(1968-03-17) (aged 89) Stockholm, Sweden |
Allegiance | Sweden |
Service/ | Swedish Army |
Years of service | 1898–1950 |
Rank | General |
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Other work | Chief of His Majesty's Military Staff |
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