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Skandinaviska Banken

Swedish bank (1864- 1972)

Skandinaviska Banken (lit. 'Scandinavian Bank') was a Swedish bank founded in Gothenburg, 1864. Its foundation coincided with the political aspirations of the Scandinavian movement, which sought to unite Sweden, Norway and Denmark into a single kingdom. Even if these aspirations came to naught, there was a Scandinavian Monetary Union, with a common currency, and a union between Sweden and Norway, that the bank potentially would be able to exploit.2 It was founded by André Oscar Wallenberg, Oscar Ekman, Olof Wijk the Younger and Oscar Dickson.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Oct 24, 1863Founded1
  • HeadquartersGöteborg1

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Skandinaviska Banken (lit. 'Scandinavian Bank') was a Swedish bank founded in Gothenburg, 1864. Its foundation coincided with the political aspirations of the Scandinavian movement, which sought to unite Sweden, Norway and Denmark into a single kingdom. Even if these aspirations came to naught, there was a Scandinavian Monetary Union, with a common currency, and a union between Sweden and Norway, that the bank potentially would be able to exploit.2

The story

Founded by André Oscar Wallenberg, Olof Wijk the Younger, Oscar Dickson and Oscar Ekman on Oct 24, 1863.1

Leadership

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Chief executive

  1. Theodor Mannheimer1864–1899
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Timeline

  1. 1972Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1864New chief executive Theodor Mannheimer becomes CEO1
  3. Oct 24, 1863Founded Founded1

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