# Carl Gustaf Ekman

_Swedish 20th century prime minister (1872-1945)_

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> Carl Gustaf Ekman was a Swedish liberal politician and statesman who served twice as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1926 to 1928 and from 1930 to 1932. He was also leader of the Free-Minded National Association from 1923 to 1934. He represented several constituencies as a member of the riksdag (MP) from 1911 to 1932, first of the upper house from 1911 to 1928, and then of the lower house from 1929 to 1932. Ekman’s ability to influence the balance of power between Sweden’s major political blocs during the 1920s and 1930s resulted in him being nicknamed the "Arbiter of the realm" (Riksvågsmästaren).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 October 1872 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Munktorps parish ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P19))
- **Died:** 15 June 1945 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P570))
- **Place of death:** Gustav Vasa parish ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Sweden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; editing staff ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P106))
- **Political party:** Free-minded National Association (1911–1923) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P102))
- **Spouse:** Laura Maria Ekman ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P26))
- **Positions held:** Prime Minister of Sweden (7 June 1930 – 6 August 1932); Minister for Defence (7 June 1930 – 19 June 1931); member of the Second Chamber (1929–1932); Prime Minister of Sweden (7 June 1926 – 2 October 1928); Sweden's Minister for Finance (7 June 1926 – 30 September 1926); member of the First Chamber (1922–1928); editor-in-chief (1913–1918); member of the First Chamber (1911–1921); editor-in-chief (1908–1913) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642#P39))

## Questions

**When was Carl Gustaf Ekman born?**  
Carl Gustaf Ekman was born on 6 October 1872 in Munktorps parish.

**What positions has Carl Gustaf Ekman held?**  
Positions held by Carl Gustaf Ekman include: Prime Minister of Sweden (1930–1932); Minister for Defence (1930–1931); member of the Second Chamber (1929–1932); Prime Minister of Sweden (1926–1928); Sweden's Minister for Finance (1926–1926).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Carl Gustaf Ekman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Gustaf_Ekman) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q53642](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53642) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Carl Gustaf Ekman.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carl_Gustaf_Ekman.jpg)

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