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Arvid Lindman

Swedish 20th century prime minister (1862-1936)

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Salomon Arvid Achates Lindman was a Swedish statesman and naval officer who served as prime minister of Sweden from 1906 to 1911 and again from 1928 to 1930. He was leader of the Allmänna Valmansförbundet from 1912 to 1935. He was a member of the Riksdag for 30 years, first of the upper house from 1905 to 1911, and then of the lower house from 1912 to 1935. Referred to as The Admiral (Amiralen), Lindman played a key role in the passage of universal male suffrage and electoral reform.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Österby wd
Died
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Place of death
Croydon Airport wd
Citizenship
Sweden wd
Occupation
diplomat, politician, businessperson, military personnel, admiral, head of government wd
Political party
The Conservative Party's parliamentary group (1935–1935), lmb (1912–1934), Protectionist Party (1905–1909) wd
Education
Sjökrigsskolan wd
Spouse
Annie Almström wd

Positions held wd

  • Prime Minister of Sweden (2 October 1928 – 7 June 1930)
  • Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden (30 March 1917 – 19 October 1917)
  • member of the Second Chamber (1912–1935)
  • party leader (1912–1935)
  • member of the First Chamber (1911–1911)
  • Minister for Terrestrial Defence (4 December 1907 – 30 December 1907)
  • Prime Minister of Sweden (29 May 1906 – 7 October 1911)
  • Minister for Naval Defence (2 August 1905 – 7 November 1905)
  • member of the First Chamber (1905–1910)
  • director general (1904–1907)

Awards wd

  • Royal Order of the Seraphim (1908)
  • Knight 1st class of the Order of Vasa (1897)
  • Order of Charles XIII (1917)
  • Order of Fidelity
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
  • Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland
  • Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
  • Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III
  • Order of the Three Stars, 1st Class
  • Order of Merit of the Prussian Crown (1908)
  • Order of the Crown
  • Order of the White Elephant
  • Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order
  • Order of Saint Alexander Nevsky
  • Order of the Dannebrog

Questions

When was Arvid Lindman born?
Arvid Lindman was born on 19 September 1862 in Österby.
What positions has Arvid Lindman held?
Positions held by Arvid Lindman include: Prime Minister of Sweden (1928–1930); Minister for Foreign Affairs of Sweden (1917–1917); member of the Second Chamber (1912–1935); party leader (1912–1935); member of the First Chamber (1911–1911).
Where did Arvid Lindman study?
Arvid Lindman was educated at Sjökrigsskolan.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Arvid Lindman · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q53294 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Arvid Lindman.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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