Background
Bylund, Erik Martin was born on June 2, 1922 in Lulea, Sweden. Son of Martin and Linda Maria (Berggren) Bylund.
Bylund, Erik Martin was born on June 2, 1922 in Lulea, Sweden. Son of Martin and Linda Maria (Berggren) Bylund.
Master of Arts, Uppsala (Sweden) University, 1948. Doctor of Philosophy, Uppsala (Sweden) University, 1956.
Lecturer, Uppsala U., 1946-1956;
docent, Uppsala U., 1956-1964;
professor geography, Umeå, Sweden, 1964-1988;
vice president, Umeå, Sweden, 1969-1977. Consultant member Government Advisory Board in Regional Development, 1993-1994. Chairman State Industrial Estate, Sweden, 1973-1983.
Chairman CERUM, Umeå, 1982-1986. Vice president Expert Group of Regional Research, Östersund, 1993-1996. Chairman ERU Nord., Umeå, 1979-1983.
President Norrland Society, Sundsvall, 1974-1991. Chairman Umeå Museum Society, 1974-1993. Vice Commander Civic Defense Organization staff in North Sweden, 1965-1994.
Member Geography Society and Academy Scientiarum Fennica Finland, Academy Literature and History (Stockholm).
Married Birgitta Ingrid Thorsén, September 18, 1954. Children: Anders, Margareta, Per-Erik, Martin.