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Illis quorum
Illis quorum ("Illis quorum meruere labores") (English: "For Those Whose Labors Have Deserved It"), is a gold medal awarded for outstanding contributions to Swedish culture, science or society.
The award was introduced in 1784 by King Gustav III, and was first awarded in 1785. Prior to 1975, the medal was awarded by the King of Sweden. Illis quorum is now awarded by the Government of Sweden, and it is currently the highest award that can be conferred upon an
Swedish royal medal "Illis quorum meruere labores" (commonly called "Illis Quorum") by King Gustaf V of Sweden in 1918.
Legacy.
The Anna Whitlock Memorial Fund ("Anna Whitlocks Minnesfond") was founded after her school was discontinued in 1976, and still grants scholarships to students.
In popular culture.
The main character of the 2013 TV-series "Fröken Frimans krig" (""Miss Frimans war""), Dagmar Friman (portrayed by Sissela Kyle), was based