Swede
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Swede may refer to:
Persons with the name Swede:
- A resident or citizen of SwedenSwedenSweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
- A member of the Swedish ethnic group
- Swedes (Germanic tribe), an ancient North Germanic tribe inhabiting parts of modern day Sweden
- A rutabagaRutabagaThe rutabaga, swede , turnip or yellow turnip is a root vegetable that originated as a cross between the cabbage and the turnip; see Triangle of U...
, a yellow fleshed turnip that is referred to as a swede in England, Ireland, Wales, New Zealand and Australia (though known as turnip in Scotland)
Persons with the name Swede:
- Swede Momsen (1896–1967), nickname of Charles Momsen, American pioneer in submarine rescue
- George SwedeGeorge SwedeGeorge Swede , is a Canadian psychologist, poet and children's writer who lives in Toronto, Ontario...
(born 1940), Canadian psychologist, poet and children's writer - Puma SwedePuma SwedeJohanna Jussinniemi , better known by her stage name Puma Swede, is a Swedish pornographic actress, and feature dancer. The first part of her stage name comes from the sports car, the Ford Puma...
(born 1976), Swedish porn star - Swede HalbrookSwede HalbrookHarvey Wade "Swede" Halbrook was an American former NBA player who played from 1960-1962. He played in college for Oregon State University, and at 7 ft 3 in , was at the time the tallest player to ever play college basketball.-High school career:Swede Halbrook played high school basketball at...
(1933–1988), American basketball player - Swede Hansen (1924–2002), nickname of Andy Hansen, American baseball player
- Swede Hanson (American football) (1907–1985), nickname of Tom Hanson, American football player
- Swede Hanson (wrestler)Swede Hanson (wrestler)Robert Fort Hanson was an American professional wrestler best known by his ring name Swede Hanson. He spent much of his career wrestling as part of a tag team with Rip Hawk...
(1933–2002), American professional wrestler - Swede Johnston (1910–2002), American football player
- Swede KnoxSwede KnoxSwede Knox is a former NHL linesman who graduated from Athabasca University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Administration degree...
(born 1948), Canadian hockey player - Swede RisbergSwede RisbergCharles August "Swede" Risberg was an Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Chicago White Sox from 1917 to 1920. He is best known for his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.-Background:...
(1894–1975), American baseball player - Swede SavageSwede SavageDavid Earl "Swede" Savage, Jr. was an American race car driver.-Early life:Born in San Bernardino, California, Savage began Soap Box Derby racing at the age of five. He moved up to racing quarter midget cars then at age twelve to Go-Kart racing. By his mid-teens he was racing motorcycles...
(1946–1973), American race car driver
See also
- Suede (disambiguation)Suede (disambiguation)Suede is a type of soft, napped leather.Suede may also refer to:* Suede , an English rock band** Suede , their 1993 debut album* Suede , an American pop and jazz singer...
- Sweded, term from the film Be Kind, Rewind