Swedish Famous Names Starting with Letter V

Was a Swedish oceanographer.During the expedition of the Fram, Fridtjof Nansen had observed that ice

Was a Swedish oceanographer.During the expedition of the Fram, Fridtjof Nansen had observed that icebergs tend to drift not in the direction of the prevailing wind but at an angle of 20°-40° to the right. Bjerknes invited Ekman, still a student, to investigate the problem and, in 1905, Ekman published his theory of the Ekman spiral which explains the phenomenon in terms of the balance between frictional effects in the ocean and the Coriolis force, which arises from planetary rotation.On completing his doctorate in Uppsala in 1902, Ekman joined the International Laboratory for Oceanographic Research, Oslo where he worked for seven years, not only extending his theoretical work but also developing experimental techniques and instruments such as the Ekman current meter and Ekman water bottle.

Was known principally as an amateur astronomer. He was born in ca. 1910 of Swedish descent, and died

Was known principally as an amateur astronomer. He was born in ca. 1910 of Swedish descent, and died on 19 November 1981. He lived in Lochearnhead, Scotland, before moving to Somerset, England, where he settled in Glastonbury.Axel Firsoff held an MA degree in languages and worked as a Swedish translator and in the United Kingdom Patent Office. He was a keen mountaineer and skier, as some of his earlier books reveal, and he was a ski instructor for the British Olympic Ski Team in the 1950s. He developed an interest in science, in particular geology and astronomy and this led him to publish numerous books on the moon and inner planets.

A Swedish footballer of Italian descent. Born in Cagliari, he started his career playing for FBK Bal

A Swedish footballer of Italian descent. Born in Cagliari, he started his career playing for FBK Balkan at the youth level, and then Malmö FF.[1] In 2001, he moved to Italy playing for Venezia, where he made his Serie A debut. In 2002, he moved to Palermo, appearing just in one Serie B match. After two loan spells at the Serie B level, in Salernitana and Triestina, in June 2005 Lai decided to return in Sweden by signing a 2-years contract for Landskrona BoIS, now playing in Superettan. He is now representing the Danish club Vejle Boldklub.

Was a Russian ice hockey defenceman, who competed for the USSR. An eight-time Soviet all-star, Vasil

Was a Russian ice hockey defenceman, who competed for the USSR. An eight-time Soviet all-star, Vasiliev was captain of the national team, for which he played 13 years. He trained at Dynamo in Moscow.

Is a retired Russian ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League for the New Jers

Is a retired Russian ice hockey player who has played in the National Hockey League for the New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks between 1991 and 2001. He is 6'1"", weighs 200 lbs and shoots left-handed.

Is a Swedish model and actress of Norwegian and Turkish descent.She has acted in some television sho

Is a Swedish model and actress of Norwegian and Turkish descent.She has acted in some television shows and films, such as Batman and Robin (1997). Vendela was also featured in the Disney Channel movies, Model Behavior along with Justin Timberlake and Maggie Lawson as well as The Parent Trap alongside Lindsay Lohan and Dennis Quaid.

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

A Swedish poet and novellist, a laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1916. He was a member o

A Swedish poet and novellist, a laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1916. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1912. Most of his works are passionate depictions of Swedish character, life and traditions, often from a clearly patriotic point of view.

Is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the

Is a Swedish professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted second overall by the Lightning in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft.

Was a Swedish inventor and photographer, known for inventing the Hasselblad 6x6 cm single-lens refle

Was a Swedish inventor and photographer, known for inventing the Hasselblad 6x6 cm single-lens reflex camera.In 1940 Swedish Air Force officers requested Hasselblad to construct a camera that rivalled the one found in a German reconnaissance shot down over Sweden. Hasselblad founded the Victor Hasselblad AB company in 1941 to produce cameras for the Swedish Air Force.

Was a Swedish actor, screenwriter, and film director.he was only a year old when his family moved to

Was a Swedish actor, screenwriter, and film director.he was only a year old when his family moved to Brooklyn, New York where he remained until the death of his mother when he was seven years old. Returning to live with relatives in Stockholm, he was 17 years old when he began his acting career on stage as a member of a touring theater company. From this, he went on to become one of the most important forces in the development of the Swedish film industry.

Is a retired ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC Lokomotiv Mo

Is a retired ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC Lokomotiv Moscow.

A Swedish songwriter, musician and vocalist best known as singer of the indie pop band The Concretes

A Swedish songwriter, musician and vocalist best known as singer of the indie pop band The Concretes from 1995 up until her 2006 departure. Since announcing her leaving the band on July 24, 2006, she has been recording for her new solo project, Taken by Trees. Bergsman also recently provided guest vocals for the hit Peter Bjorn and John single "Young Folks" from the album Writers Block. She also appeared in the Michael Shamberg video for Temptation by New Order. The video often is called "The Temptation of Victoria".

Swedish singer and former Miss Universe contestant.Today, Victoria works in the People's Health Depa

Swedish singer and former Miss Universe contestant.Today, Victoria works in the People's Health Department in Stockholm.Victoria has recently finished recording her first CD. The album , titled Heaven Sent, will be released in 2007.

Is a Swedish female football player, and team captain on the Swedish Women's National Team and Djurg

Is a Swedish female football player, and team captain on the Swedish Women's National Team and Djurgårdens IF Dam but is close to a transfer to Linköpings FC. Currently she is the captain of Djurgårdens IF Dam. She was the Swedish Women's national team's captain during the 2007 FIFA World Cup.

Was a Swedish wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.

Was a Swedish wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling.

A midfielder, currently part of the Djurgårdens IF squad.He joined the club from the junior squad a

A midfielder, currently part of the Djurgårdens IF squad.He joined the club from the junior squad at the start of the 2007 season, but is still to make his Allsvenskan debut for DIF.

Is a Swedish ice hockey player . He is currently playing with the Linköpings HC in the Elitserien.

Is a Swedish ice hockey player . He is currently playing with the Linköpings HC in the Elitserien.

A Swedish footballer, currently playing for Kalmar FF. He has played in the club since 2006 - and hi

A Swedish footballer, currently playing for Kalmar FF. He has played in the club since 2006 - and his two brothers David and Rasmus are also a part of the squad.Elm's debut in the Swedish national team came against USA on January 13, 2008. He scored a winning goal for Kalmar against Feyenoord in their first encounter in the first round of the 2008–09 UEFA Cup.

Was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 Hackberg fin

Was a Swedish track and field athlete who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 Hackberg finished 13th in the hammer throw competition. He also participated in the decathlon competition but retired after three events.

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he finished fourth in the plai

Was a Swedish diver who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. In 1912 he finished fourth in the plain high diving competition.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a Swedish sailor who competed in the 1948 Summer Olympics.

Was a ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for Lokomotiv Moscow.He wa

Was a ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for Lokomotiv Moscow.He was born and died in Moscow.

Is a retired ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC Spartak Mosc

Is a retired ice hockey player who played in the Soviet Hockey League. He played for HC Spartak Moscow and Krylya Sovetov Moscow. He also played for the Soviet team during the 1979 Challenge Cup against the NHL All-Stars. He was born in Moscow.

Is a Swedish figure skater. She is coached by her mother. Her younger sister Joshi is also a compet

Is a Swedish figure skater. She is coached by her mother. Her younger sister Joshi is also a competitive skater.