Per Jacobsson facts for kids
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Per Jacobsson
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Per Jacobbson on 22 November 1962
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| 3rd Managing Director of the IMF | |
| In office 21 November 1956 – 5 May 1963 |
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| Preceded by | Ivar Rooth |
| Succeeded by | Pierre-Paul Schweitzer |
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| Born | 5 February 1894 Tanum, Bohuslän, Sweden |
| Died | 5 May 1963 (aged 69) London, United Kingdom |
| Resting place | Brookwood Cemetery 51°18′09″N 0°38′04″W / 51.302586°N 0.634363°W |
| Nationality |  Sweden |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University |
| Profession | Economist |
Per Jacobsson was an important Swedish economist. He was born on February 5, 1894, and passed away on May 5, 1963. He is best known for being the leader of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from 1956 until he died in 1963.
Jacobsson's daughter, Moyra, was an artist. She married Roger Bannister, a famous British Olympic athlete and doctor. Roger Bannister was the first person ever to run a mile in under four minutes.
Who Was Per Jacobsson?
Per Jacobsson was born in a place called Tanum in Sweden. He studied at Uppsala University and became an economist. An economist is someone who studies how money, goods, and services are made and used. They look at how countries manage their money and trade.
His Work Before the IMF
Before joining the IMF, Jacobsson worked in different important roles. He was involved in finance and economic issues in Europe. His experience helped him understand how countries' economies connect.
Leading the IMF
In 1956, Per Jacobsson became the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund. The IMF is an international organization that works to make sure the world's money system is stable. It helps countries with financial problems and tries to prevent economic crises.
During his time as leader, Jacobsson helped guide the world through some important economic changes. He worked to keep money stable between different countries. He believed in strong, stable money systems for global trade and growth. He served as the IMF's leader until his death in 1963.
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Jacobsson's grave in Brookwood Cemetery
