When was Louis Gerhard De Geer born?

Louis Gerhard De Geer was born on 18 July 1818 in Risinge church parish.

What positions has Louis Gerhard De Geer held?

Positions held by Louis Gerhard De Geer include: Prime Minister of Sweden (1876–1880); Minister for Justice (1876–1879); Prime Minister of Justice (1875–1876); President of Svea Court of Appeal (1870–1880); member of the First Chamber (1867–1888).

Where did Louis Gerhard De Geer study?

Louis Gerhard De Geer was educated at Uppsala University.

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Louis Gerhard De Geer

Swedish 19th century prime minister (1818–1896)

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Baron Louis Gerard De Geer af Finspång was a Swedish statesman, lawyer, and writer who served twice as Prime Minister for Justice from 1858 to 1870 and from 1875 to 1876; in 1876, he became the first Prime Minister of Sweden, serving until 1880. De Geer was the principal architect of the 1863–66 representation reform, replacing the Riksdag of the Estates with a bicameral parliament and playing a pivotal role in modernizing Swedish politics.

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Born: 18 July 1818 wd
Place of birth: Risinge church parish wd
Died: 24 September 1896 wd
Place of death: Kviinge church parish wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: politician, jurist, university teacher, writer wd
Education: Uppsala University wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Sweden (20 March 1876 – 19 April 1880)
Minister for Justice (20 March 1876 – 6 June 1879)
Prime Minister of Justice (11 May 1875 – 20 March 1876)
President of Svea Court of Appeal (3 June 1870 – 30 April 1880)
member of the First Chamber (1867–1888)
seat 17 of the Swedish Academy (20 December 1862 – 24 September 1896)
Prime Minister of Justice (7 April 1858 – 3 June 1870)
President of Göta Court of Appeal (1855–1858)
member of the Riksdag of the Estates (1853–1866)

Awards wd

Royal Order of the Seraphim (1860)
honorary doctorate of Lund University (1868)
honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala (1893)
Lord of the Realm (1858)
Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star (1858)
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎ (1864)
honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala (1881)

Questions

When was Louis Gerhard De Geer born?: Louis Gerhard De Geer was born on 18 July 1818 in Risinge church parish.
What positions has Louis Gerhard De Geer held?: Positions held by Louis Gerhard De Geer include: Prime Minister of Sweden (1876–1880); Minister for Justice (1876–1879); Prime Minister of Justice (1875–1876); President of Svea Court of Appeal (1870–1880); member of the First Chamber (1867–1888).
Where did Louis Gerhard De Geer study?: Louis Gerhard De Geer was educated at Uppsala University.

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