Carl Gustaf Hellquist
Carl Gustaf Hellquist | |
|---|---|
| President of the Supreme Court of Sweden | |
| In office 1958–1963 | |
| Monarch | Gustaf VI Adolf |
| Prime Minister | Tage Erlander |
| Preceded by | Ragnar Gyllenswärd |
| Succeeded by | Nils Beckman |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Sweden | |
| In office 1943–1963 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carl Gustaf Ingemar Hellquist 4 September 1896 Lund, Sweden |
| Died | 21 December 1973 (aged 77) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Spouse |
Gertrud Bagge (m. 1923–1973) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Lund University |
| Profession | Jurist |
Carl Gustaf Ingemar Hellquist (4 September 1896 – 21 December 1973) was a Swedish jurist who served as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Sweden for 20 years, including five years as its president until his retirement in 1963. Before joining the Supreme Court, he had a distinguished career in law, including serving as state secretary during the early years of World War II, where he played a key role in legislative matters. Known for his exceptional ability to collaborate and his commitment to clear legal language, Hellquist was also deeply involved in other significant legal and social responsibilities, such as chairing the Youth Prison Board.