When was Arvid Posse born?

Arvid Posse was born on 17 February 1820 in Kropp parish.

What positions has Arvid Posse held?

Positions held by Arvid Posse include: member of the First Chamber (1882–1890); Sweden's Minister for Finance (1880–1881); Prime Minister of Sweden (1880–1883); Speaker of the Second Chamber (1876–1880); member of the Second Chamber (1867–1881).

Where did Arvid Posse study?

Arvid Posse was educated at Lund University.

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Arvid Posse

Swedish 19th century prime minister (1820-1901)

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Count Arvid Rutger Fredriksson Posse was a Swedish statesman and estate owner who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1880 to 1883. He represented the Knights and the Nobility in the Riksdag of the Estates from 1856 to 1866. An influential figure of the Lantmanna Party, he was later also a member of the Riksdag (MP), first of the lower house from 1867 to 1881, and then of the upper house from 1882 to 1890; he served in the former from 1876 to 1880 as Speaker of the lower house of the Riksdag.

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Born: 17 February 1820 wd
Place of birth: Kropp parish wd
Died: 24 April 1901 wd
Place of death: Jakob and Johannes parish wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: politician, estate owner wd
Political party: Lantmanna Party (1867–1881) wd
Education: Lund University wd
Spouse: Amalia Posse wd

Positions held wd

member of the First Chamber (1882–1890)
Sweden's Minister for Finance (7 December 1880 – 8 March 1881)
Prime Minister of Sweden (19 April 1880 – 13 June 1883)
Speaker of the Second Chamber (1876–1880)
member of the Second Chamber (1867–1881)

Awards wd

Royal Order of the Seraphim
Knight of the Order of the Polar Star (1862)
Commander of the Order of the Polar Star (1866)
Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (1876)

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When was Arvid Posse born?: Arvid Posse was born on 17 February 1820 in Kropp parish.
What positions has Arvid Posse held?: Positions held by Arvid Posse include: member of the First Chamber (1882–1890); Sweden's Minister for Finance (1880–1881); Prime Minister of Sweden (1880–1883); Speaker of the Second Chamber (1876–1880); member of the Second Chamber (1867–1881).
Where did Arvid Posse study?: Arvid Posse was educated at Lund University.

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