Background
RYDBECK, Olof was born on April 15, 1913 in Djursholm. Son of Oscar Rydbeck and Signe Olson.
RYDBECK, Olof was born on April 15, 1913 in Djursholm. Son of Oscar Rydbeck and Signe Olson.
University of Uppsala, Sweden, 1934, Bachelor of Arts, 1939, Doctor of Laws. Spoken languages: Swedish, English, French, German.
Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Sweden, New York since 1970. Chairman, Working Group on Direct Broadcast Satellites, United Nations Outer Space Committee since 1969. Chairman, Preparatory Commission, WFC, 1974.
Chairman, Advisory Committee on Outer Space Communications, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 1966-1970. Director General, Swedish Broadcasting Corporation, 1955-1970. Chairman, International Broadcast Institute, Institution, London, 1967-1970.
Chairman, Association of Royal Swedish National Defense, 1954-1970. Central Committee, Swedish Red Cross, 1955-1970. National Swedish Preparedness Commission for Psychological Defense, 1954-1970.
President, European Broadcasting Union, 1961-1964. Head, Press Section(s), Ministry for Foreign Affairs, 1952-1955. Embassy the United States, Federal Republic of Germany, Turkey, 1939-1950.
Board for Psychological Defence Preparedness 1954-1970, Board of directors Stockholm Concert Society 1955-1962, Central Committee Swedish Red Cross 1955-1970, Council Swedish Institute 1956-1970, R.A.M. since 1962. Since 1970, UNESCO Advisory Committee on Outer Space Communications 1967-1970.
Music, horseback riding.
Married Monica Schell in 1940.