Edvard von Düben
Swedish baron, photographer, pharmacist and lieutenant
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Edvard Vilhelm von Düben or Eden (16 August 1865 – 4 March 1930) was a Swedish consul, pharmacist, lieutenant and photographer.
Ljusne, Sweden
Edvard von Düben | |
|---|---|
| Swedish vice-consul to Salina Cruz | |
| Tenure | 1910–1923 |
Successor | Herman Gagstätter |
| Full name | Edvard Vilhelm von Düben |
| Born | 16 August 1865 Ljusne, Sweden |
| Died | 4 March 1930 (aged 64) Salina Cruz, Oaxaca, Mexico |
| Noble family | Düben family |
| Spouse | Raymunda Sánchez |
| Father | Carl Gustaf von Düben |
| Mother | Amelie Westerberg |
Early life
Edvard von Düben was born on 16 August 1865, in Ljusne, Sweden, into the Düben family. His parents were Amelie and Carl Gustaf Wilhelm von Düben. He was the grandson of Anders Gustaf von Düben and the youngest of their four children. He lived in Landskrona before leaving Sweden, where his family hosted the famous Swedish author Selma Lagerlöf[1] at Storgatan 10.[2]
Career
In the 19th century, Düben established a photography enterprise in Landskrona, Scania. He later became a lieutenant in the Brazilian[3] army and operated a book-printing venture in Sorocaba, São Paulo.[3]
Following his time in Brazil, Düben journeyed to Mexico where he set up chemical-technical enterprise. This business thrived initially in Salina Cruz and later in San Jerónimo, Oaxaca. Düben was appointed as the Swedish vice-consul in Salina Cruz in 1910.[4]
In 1917, he married with Raymunda Sánchez.[5]
