Antonia Ax:son Johnson facts for kids
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Antonia Ax:son Johnson
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| Born | 6 September 1943 New York City, U.S.
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| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Axel Johnson Heiress |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | Axel Ax:son Johnson (junior) Antonia de Souza |
Antonia Ax:son Johnson was born in 1943. She is a very important Swedish businesswoman. She leads a big family company called Axel Johnson AB. Her great-grandfather started this company way back in 1873.
In 1982, Antonia took over from her father. She became the chairman, or head, of the company's board. This means she helps make the big decisions for the business.
Forbes magazine has listed Antonia Ax:son Johnson as one of the richest people in Sweden. In April 2024, her wealth was reported to be about $10.2 billion.
The "Ax:son" part of her name is a special Swedish way to shorten "Axelson." It's like a nickname that became part of the family name.
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About Antonia Ax:son Johnson
Antonia Ax:son Johnson is a leader in the business world. She manages a large group of companies. These companies do many different things. They are involved in retail, food, energy, and more.
Her Family Business
The Axel Johnson Group is a very old company. It has been in Antonia's family for a long time. She is the fourth generation to lead it. This means her great-grandfather, grandfather, and father led it before her.
The company has grown a lot over the years. It now has many different businesses. They operate in many countries.
Antonia's Education
Antonia Ax:son Johnson has studied a lot. She went to Radcliffe College in the U.S. as an exchange student. She also earned a master's degree. She studied psychology and economics at Stockholm University in Sweden.
She has also received special honorary degrees. These are awards from universities. She got one from Bishop's University in Canada. She also got one from Middlebury College in the U.S. She even studied in Mexico City.
Her Wealth
Antonia Ax:son Johnson's wealth comes mostly from her family's business. She inherited a lot of it. The Axel Johnson Group is worth a lot of money. It is said to be worth over $11 billion. This makes her one of the wealthiest people in the world.
Special Awards
Antonia Ax:son Johnson has received a special honor from Sweden.
Sweden: 
She was given the Commander Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Vasa. This is a very high award in Sweden. She received it on March 21, 2024.
See also
- Ax:son Johnson family
