Magnuson

Magnuson is a surname of Scandinavian origin. It refers to:

Surnames

• Algot Magnuson of Revsnes (c. 1355 – c. 1426), medieval Swedish magnate, and castellan of Styresholm
• Ann Magnuson (b. 1956), American actress
• Christine Magnuson, American swimmer
• Princess Christina, Mrs. Magnuson (b. 1943), sister of the King of Sweden
• Donald H. Magnuson (1911–1979), American politician from Washington State; U.S. representative 1953–63
• Hugo Magnuson (1900–2003), American businessman and politician from North Dakota; founder of Hugo's grocery store chain
• Jim Magnuson (1946 - 1991) was a Major League Baseball pitcher
• Keith Magnuson (1947–2003), Canadian professional ice hockey player
• Paul A. Magnuson, United States District Judge from Minnesota.
• Warren Magnuson (1905–1989), American politician from Washington State; U.S. senator 1944–81
• Trystan Magnuson (1985- ), Major League Baseball pitcher

Other

• Magnuson Act - Chinese Exclusion Repeal Act of 1943
• Magnuson Park - in the Sand Point neighborhood of Seattle, Washington
• Magnuson Computer Systems - manufacturer of IBM-compatible mainframes

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