Carl Gustaf Ekman
Swedish 20th century prime minister (1872-1945)
Carl Gustaf Ekman, born 6 October 1872, dead 15 June 1945, was a Swedish politician. He was a member of the Swedish parliament 1911-1932, in both the lower and the upper houses. Between 1924-1932, he led the Freeminded People's Party. He served as the Prime Minister of Sweden between 1926-1928 and again between 1930-1932.[1]
Carl Gustaf Ekman | |
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21st Prime Minister of Sweden | |
In office 7 June 1926 – 2 October 1928 (2 years, 117 days) | |
Monarch | Gustaf V |
Preceded by | Rickard Sandler |
Succeeded by | Arvid Lindman |
In office 7 June 1930 – 6 August 1932 (2 years, 60 days) | |
Monarch | Gustaf V |
Preceded by | Arvid Lindman |
Succeeded by | Felix Hamrin |
Personal details | |
Born | Munktorp, Sweden | 6 October 1872
Died | 15 June 1945 Stockholm, Sweden | (aged 72)
Political party | Freeminded People's Party |
Spouse(s) | Laura Ekman (née Widlund) |
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changeParty political offices | ||
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Preceded by Party constituted |
Chairman of the Freeminded People's Party 1924–1932 |
Succeeded by Felix Hamrin |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Rickard Sandler |
Prime Minister of Sweden 1926–1928 |
Succeeded by Arvid Lindman |
Preceded by Arvid Lindman |
Prime Minister of Sweden 1930–1932 |
Succeeded by Felix Hamrin |