Carl Bergenstråhle
Carl Bergenstråhle | |
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| Born | Carl Axel Victor Rudman Bergenstråhle 16 November 1909 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 2 October 1977 (aged 67) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Resting place | Solna Cemtery |
| Education | Norra Real |
| Alma mater | Stockholm University College |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Years active | 1934–1975 |
| Spouse |
Ulla-Greta Carlson (m. 1938) |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Sten Wåhlin (brother-in-law) |
Carl Axel Victor Rudman Bergenstråhle (16 November 1909 – 2 October 1977) was a Swedish diplomat who served in the Ministry for Foreign Affairs from 1936 to 1975. After earning a law degree, he held early postings in London, Tehran, and Helsinki, and later served in senior roles including director at the ministry and director-general for legal affairs.
His overseas appointments included legation counsellor in Rome, embassy counsellor in Copenhagen, envoy to Canberra (1957–1960), consul general in London (1960–1962), ambassador to Addis Ababa and Antananarivo (from 1967), and later consul general in Berlin (1972–1975). He also represented Sweden on the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission in Korea in 1956.