Carl Adam Lewenhaupt facts for kids
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Carl Adam Lewenhaupt
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Carl Adam Lewenhaupt, 2012
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| Born | 1 August 1947 |
| Died | 28 February 2017 (aged 69) |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation | Count, businessman and restaurateur |
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Lee Haeng-Wha
(m. 2004–2017) |
Carl Adam Göstasson "Noppe" Lewenhaupt (born August 1, 1947 – died February 28, 2017) was a Swedish count, businessman, and restaurateur. He was known by his nickname "Noppe."
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Who Was Carl Adam Lewenhaupt?
Carl Adam Lewenhaupt was born in Stockholm, Sweden. His parents were Count Gösta Lewenhaupt and Christina Lewenhaupt. He grew up in a noble family.
Early Life and Education
As a young person, Carl Adam went to Sigtunaskolan, a well-known school in Sweden. After finishing school, he gained experience by working at a bank and a warehouse. These jobs took him to big cities like London and New York City. This early work helped him learn a lot about business.
His Business Ventures
In the mid-1990s, Carl Adam Lewenhaupt started his own company. He created Geddesholm Callcenter. This business grew to become one of Sweden's largest call centers. Later, it became known as Avesta Teletjänst. He sold this successful company in 2002.
That same year, Carl Adam started a new project. He teamed up with Erik Lallerstedt to open a special club in Stockholm. This club was called Noppe, named after his own nickname. It was a private club for members only.
Friendship with the King
Carl Adam Lewenhaupt had a long-standing friendship with the Swedish King, Carl XVI Gustaf. They had known each other since they were young children. This close friendship lasted throughout their lives. At the time of his passing, Carl Adam was married to Lee Haeng-Wha. They had married in 2004.
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Carl Adam Lewenhaupt in 2012
