Gerhard Louis De Geer

Swedish politician (1854-1935)
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Gerhard Louis De Geer
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Summary

Gerhard Louis De Geer was born on November 27, 1854[1], in Kristianstads parish[2]. He died on February 25, 1935[3], in Kviinge church parish[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and estate owner[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (138 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Louis de Geer the Elder[8]
  • Mother: Caroline Lovisa, Grevinna Wachtmeister af Johannishus[9]
  • Child: Arvid De Geer[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
  • Position held: Prime Minister of Sweden[12], member of the First Chamber[13], governor of Kristianstad county[14]
  • Educated at: Uppsala University[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family: de Geer af Finspång[17]
  • Noble title: Freiherr[18]
  • Member of political party: Första kammarens minoritetsparti[19], Första kammarens moderata parti[20], Free-minded National Association[21], Frisinnad vilde[22]
  • Commons category: Louis De Geer (1854–1935)[23]
  • Academic degree: Candidate of Law[24], Bachelor of Arts[25]
  • Residence: Hanaskog Castle[26]
  • Family name: de Geer[27]
  • Given name: Louis[28], Gerard[29]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Louis De Geer (1854–1935)[30]
  • Commons gallery: Gerhard Louis De Geer[31]
  • Work location: Stockholm[32]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[33], Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.[34], Svensk rikskalender 1909[35], Swedish Census 1930[36]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[37]
  • Name in native language: Louis De Geer[38]
  • Different from: Arvid De Geer[39]
  • Net worth: 498,000 Swedish krona[40]
  • Name: De Geer af Finnspång i Hanaskog[41], De Geer af Finspång i Kristianstad[42]
  • Sibling: Gerard De Geer[43]

Why It Matters

Gerhard Louis De Geer has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Louis De Geer born?

Gerhard Louis De Geer was born in Kristianstads parish[2].

Where did Gerhard Louis De Geer die?

Gerhard Louis De Geer passed away in Kviinge church parish[4].

Who were Gerhard Louis De Geer's parents?

Gerhard Louis De Geer's father was Louis de Geer the Elder[8]. Gerhard Louis De Geer's mother was Caroline Lovisa, Grevinna Wachtmeister af Johannishus[9].

What did Gerhard Louis De Geer do for work?

Gerhard Louis De Geer worked as a politician[5] and estate owner[6].

Where did Gerhard Louis De Geer go to school?

Gerhard Louis De Geer was educated at Uppsala University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [6] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Svensk rikskalender 1909. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Swedish Census 1930. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . Swedish Census 1930. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . Two-Chamber Parliament 1867–1970.. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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