Martin Kastengren | |
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| Born | Johan Martin Kastengren 7 June 1891 Eskilstuna, Sweden |
| Died | 22 February 1972 (aged 80) Danderyd, Sweden |
| Alma mater | Stockholm School of Economics Stockholm University College |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Years active | 1916–1957 |
| Spouse |
Gunny Jepson
(m. 1922; died 1972) |
Johan Martin Kastengren (7 June 1891 – 22 February 1972), was a Swedish diplomat. He graduated from the Stockholm School of Economics and Stockholm University College before starting as an assistant lawyer. In 1917, he joined the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, where he served in various roles including attaché, vice-consul, and first legation secretary. He was appointed Consul General in Calcutta in 1931 and in New York City in 1935. Following a decade in the United States, he became Envoy to Lima in 1945, with additional accreditation to La Paz and Quito. In 1951, he was assigned as Envoy to Canberra with dual accreditation to Wellington. Kastengren retired on 30 June 1957, after a long career in international diplomacy.