# 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 18 July 1818 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Risinge church parish ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P19))
- **Died:** 24 September 1896 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kviinge church parish ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Sweden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; jurist; university teacher; writer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P106))
- **Education:** Uppsala University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P69))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P39))
- **Awards:** Royal Order of the Seraphim; honorary doctorate of Lund University; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala; Lord of the Realm; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎; honorary member of Östgöta nation in Uppsala ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950#P166))

## 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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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Louis Gerhard De Geer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Gerhard_De_Geer) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q52950](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52950) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Louis De Geer, Sveriges statsminister 1876–80.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Louis_De_Geer,_Sveriges_statsminister_1876%E2%80%9380.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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