Erik Gustaf Boström
Swedish 19th/early 20th century prime minister (1842-1907)
Erik Gustaf Bernhard Boström, born 11 February 1842, dead 21 February 1907, was a Swedish landowner and politician. He was a member of the Swedish Parliament between 1876 and 1907. He was the longest-serving Prime Minister of Sweden of the 19th century. He served in that office twice, first from 1891 to 1900. Then he served again from 1902 to 1905.[1] He was also known as E.G. Boström or E. Gust. Boström.
Erik Gustaf Boström | |
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| 7th Prime Minister of Sweden | |
| In office 10 July 1891 – 12 September 1900 (9 years, 64 days) | |
| Monarch | Oscar II |
| Preceded by | Gustaf Åkerhielm |
| Succeeded by | Fredrik von Otter |
| In office 5 July 1902 – 13 April 1905 (2 years, 282 days) | |
| Monarch | Oscar II |
| Preceded by | Fredrik von Otter |
| Succeeded by | Johan Ramstedt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1842 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 21 February 1907 (aged 65) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Political party | Lantmanna Party |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University |
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change| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Gustaf Åkerhielm |
Prime Minister of Sweden 1891–1900 |
Succeeded by Fredrik von Otter |
| Preceded by Fredrik von Otter |
Prime Minister of Sweden 1902–1905 |
Succeeded by Johan Ramstedt |
| New title | Chairman of the Nobel Foundation 1900-1907 |
Succeeded by Fredrik Wachtmeister |