# Fredrik von Otter

_Swedish 20th century prime minister (1833-1910)_

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> Baron Fredrik Wilhelm von Otter was a Swedish statesman and military officer who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1900 to 1902. He previously served as Minister for Naval Affairs from 1874 to 1880. During his tenure, Von Otter oversaw the introduction of universal conscription and sought moderate reforms of the electoral system. He is remembered as a technocratic and pragmatic leader during Sweden’s transition toward parliamentary rule.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 April 1833 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Fägre församling ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P19))
- **Died:** 9 March 1910 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P570))
- **Place of death:** Royal Karlskrona Admiralty parish ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Sweden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; military personnel ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P106))
- **Education:** Military Academy Karlberg ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P69))
- **Spouse:** Matilda Dahlström ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P26))
- **Positions held:** member of the First Chamber (1903–1905); Prime Minister of Sweden (12 September 1900 – 5 July 1902); member of the Second Chamber (1900–1902); member of the First Chamber (1892–1899); Minister for Naval Defence (23 December 1874 – 19 April 1880) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P39))
- **Awards:** Royal Order of the Seraphim; Order of the Sword - Commander Grand Cross; Knight of the Order of the Polar Star; Illis quorum; Order of the Zähringer Lion; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy; Grand Cross of the Order of Saint-Charles; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav; Order of Saint James of the Sword; Grand Cross of the Order of Aviz; Commander of the Military  Order of Saint James of the Sword; Order of Glory; Order of the Crown ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969#P166))

## Questions

**When was Fredrik von Otter born?**  
Fredrik von Otter was born on 10 April 1833 in Fägre församling.

**What positions has Fredrik von Otter held?**  
Positions held by Fredrik von Otter include: member of the First Chamber (1903–1905); Prime Minister of Sweden (1900–1902); member of the Second Chamber (1900–1902); member of the First Chamber (1892–1899); Minister for Naval Defence (1874–1880).

**Where did Fredrik von Otter study?**  
Fredrik von Otter was educated at Military Academy Karlberg.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Fredrik von Otter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fredrik_von_Otter) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q52969](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52969) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Fredrik von Otter.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fredrik_von_Otter.jpg)

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