Louis Gerard De Geer
Swedish 19th century prime minister (1818-1896)
Baron Louis Gerard De Geer of Finspång, born 18 July 1818, dead 24 September 1896, was a Swedish statesman and writer. Between 1876 and 1880, he was the first Prime Minister of Sweden[1]
Louis Gerard De Geer | |
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1st Prime Minister of Sweden | |
In office 20 March 1876 – 19 April 1880 (4 years, 30 days) | |
Monarch | Oscar II |
Preceded by | Post established |
Succeeded by | Arvid Posse |
Personal details | |
Born | Finspång, Östergötland, Sweden | 18 July 1818
Died | 24 September 1896 Hanaskog, Skåne, Sweden | (aged 78)
Political party | Independent liberal |
References
changePolitical offices | ||
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Preceded by Office established |
Prime Minister of Sweden 20 March 1876–19 April 1880 |
Succeeded by Arvid Posse |
Preceded by Anders Magnus Strinnholm |
Swedish Academy, Seat No.17 1862-1896 |
Succeeded by Pehr Jacob von Ehrenheim |