Eric Ruuth

Eric Ruuth (24 October 1746 – 25 May 1820) was a Swedish nobleman and the owner of Marsvinsholm Castle. He served as the Governor-General of Swedish Pomerania from 1792 to 1796. With his coal mine he started the company that would eventually become Höganäs AB.

Eric Ruuth
Governor-General of Swedish Pomerania
In office
1792–1796
Preceded byFredrik Vilhelm von Hessenstein
Succeeded byHans Henric von Essen
Personal details
Born(1746-10-24)24 October 1746
Stockholm, Sweden
Died25 May 1820(1820-05-25) (aged 73)
Klara, Stockholm
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