# Oscar von Sydow

_Swedish 20th century prime minister (1873-1936)_

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> Oscar Fredrik von Sydow was a Swedish politician who served briefly as Prime Minister of Sweden from 23 February to 13 October 1921. He is the most recent independent to occupy the post.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 12 July 1873 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kalmar cathedral parish ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P19))
- **Died:** 19 August 1936 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P570))
- **Place of death:** The Royal Court Parish ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Sweden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P102))
- **Education:** Uppsala University ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P69))
- **Spouse:** Mary Emily von Sydow ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P26))
- **Positions held:** Marshal of the Realm (1934–1936); Prime Minister of Sweden (23 February 1921 – 13 October 1921); governor of Gothenburg and Bohus County (3 July 1917 – 29 October 1934); Minister of Civil Affairs (6 February 1914 – 29 June 1917); governor of Norrbotten County (28 September 1911 – 3 July 1917); deputy governor (1911–1911) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P39))
- **Awards:** honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav; Royal Order of the Seraphim; King Gustav V's 70 year anniversary award; Illis quorum ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628#P166))

## Questions

**When was Oscar von Sydow born?**  
Oscar von Sydow was born on 12 July 1873 in Kalmar cathedral parish.

**What positions has Oscar von Sydow held?**  
Positions held by Oscar von Sydow include: Marshal of the Realm (1934–1936); Prime Minister of Sweden (1921–1921); governor of Gothenburg and Bohus County (1917–1934); Minister of Civil Affairs (1914–1917); governor of Norrbotten County (1911–1917).

**Where did Oscar von Sydow study?**  
Oscar von Sydow was educated at Uppsala University.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Oscar von Sydow](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_von_Sydow) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q53628](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q53628) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Oscar von Sydow, statsminister.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Oscar_von_Sydow,_statsminister.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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