Ransäter facts for kids
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Ransäter
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| Swedish county | Värmland |
| Municipalities of Sweden | Munkfors |
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| • Total | 114 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Ransäter is a small place in Munkfors Municipality, Sweden. In 2010, only 114 people lived there. Even though it is small, Ransäter is famous for being the birthplace of some important Swedish people.
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Famous People from Ransäter
Ransäter is known for being the hometown of three very important figures in Swedish history. These people made big contributions in different fields.
Erik Gustaf Geijer: Writer and Thinker
Erik Gustaf Geijer (1783–1847) was born in Ransäter. He was a very talented person. Geijer was a Swedish writer, historian, poet, and even a composer. He wrote many books about history and also beautiful poems. His music is still played sometimes today. Geijer was also a professor at Uppsala University. He helped shape how people thought about Swedish history and culture during his time.
Sten Bergman: Explorer and Naturalist
Sten Bergman (1895–1975) was another famous person from Ransäter. He was a Swedish explorer and naturalist. A naturalist is someone who studies nature, like plants and animals. Bergman traveled to many faraway places. He explored lands like Kamchatka in Russia and the island of New Guinea. He studied the wildlife and plants there. He also wrote books about his adventures. His work helped people learn more about the natural world.
Tage Erlander: Sweden's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
Tage Erlander (1901–1985) was also born in Ransäter. He became one of Sweden's most important politicians. Erlander served as the Prime Minister of Sweden for a very long time, from 1946 to 1969. This makes him the longest-serving prime minister in Swedish history. During his time as leader, Sweden became a very modern and fair country. He helped create many social programs that supported all citizens. These programs included things like good healthcare and education for everyone. He is often called the "father of the Swedish welfare state."
