Fredrik von Essen
Baron Fredrik von Essen (30 July 1831 – 3 October 1921) was a Swedish politician, friherre, Marshal of the Realm and lord of Kavlås Castle.
Fredrik von Essen | |
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Fredrik von Essen, 1906. | |
| Minister for Finance | |
| In office 6 February 1888 – 6 November 1894 | |
| Prime Minister | Gillis Bildt Gustaf Åkerhielm Erik Gustaf Boström |
| Preceded by | Claës Gustaf Adolf Tamm |
| Succeeded by | Erik Gustaf Boström |
| Marshal of the Realm | |
| In office 6 November 1894 – 1911 | |
| Monarch | Oscar II of Sweden |
| Preceded by | Gillis Bildt |
| Succeeded by | Ludvig Douglas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 July 1831 Hömb socken, Sweden |
| Died | 3 October 1921 (aged 90) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Political party | Protectionist |
Von Essen was member of the House of knights and nobility in the Riksdag of the Estates 1862–1863 and 1865–1866, and member of the Riksdag's first chamber (Första kammaren) 1867–1874 and 1877–1906. He became finance minister in 1888, serving under Prime Minister Gillis Bildt and Gustaf Åkerhielm (1889–1891) and Erik Gustaf Boström until 1894. In 1894 he was appointed Marshal of the Realm by King Oscar II and served until 1911. He was chairman of the Executive Committee for the Swedish Iron-Clad Fellowship.
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