Gerhard Louis De Geer

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(Gerhard) Louis De Geer
17th Prime Minister of Sweden
In office
27 October 1920 – 23 February 1921
(119 days)
MonarchGustaf V
Preceded byHjalmar Branting
Succeeded byOscar von Sydow
Personal details
Born(1854-11-27)27 November 1854
Kristianstad, Sweden
Died25 February 1935(1935-02-25) (aged 80)
Kviinge, Sweden
Political partyIndependent
Spouse(s)Magdalena Sörensen
Alma materUppsala University

Gerhard Louis De Geer, born 27 November 1854, dead 25 February 1935, was a Swedish baron and politician. He served in the first chamber of the Swedish parliament between 1901-1914. He was also the governor of Kristianstad County between 1905-1923. Also, he served as the Prime Minister of Sweden between 1920-1921.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Sweden" (in Swedish). World Statesmen. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
Political offices
Preceded by
Hjalmar Branting
Prime Minister of Sweden
1920–1921
Succeeded by
Oscar von Sydow