Louis de Geer the Elder

Swedish 19th century prime minister (1818–1896)
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Louis de Geer the Elder

Summary

Louis de Geer the Elder is a human[1]. Born in Risinge church parish[2], he… he was born on July 18, 1818[3]. He died in Kviinge church parish[4]. He died on September 24, 1896[5]. He worked as a politician[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Louis de Geer the Elder was born in Risinge church parish[2].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder died in Kviinge church parish[4].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder was born on July 18, 1818[3].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder died on September 24, 1896[5].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder's father was Gerard De Geer[10].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder's mother was Freiin Henriette Charlotte Lagerstråle[11].
  • A child of Louis de Geer the Elder was Gerhard Louis De Geer[12].
  • A child of Louis de Geer the Elder was Gerard De Geer[13].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder worked as a politician[6].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder's professions included jurist[7].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder held the position of member of the First Chamber[15].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder held the position of Prime Minister of Sweden[16].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder held the position of Minister for Justice[17].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder held the position of Prime Minister of Justice[18].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder held the position of Prime Minister of Justice[19].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder held the position of President of Svea Court of Appeal[20].
  • Among Louis de Geer the Elder's employers was Uppsala University[21].
  • Among Louis de Geer the Elder's employers was Lund University[22].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder's education included a stint at Uppsala University[23].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[24].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder received the honorary doctorate of Lund University[25].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26].
  • Louis de Geer the Elder received the Lord of the Realm[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Louis de Geer the Elder's place of birth was Risinge church parish[2]. He was born on July 18, 1818[3]. His father was Gerard De Geer[10]. His mother was Freiin Henriette Charlotte Lagerstråle[11].

Education

Louis de Geer the Elder was educated at Uppsala University[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Uppsala University[21], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31] and Lund University[22], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Lund[35]. Positions held include member of the First Chamber[15], a member of the parliament of Sweden[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1867[38]; Prime Minister of Sweden[16], a public office[39], in Sweden[40], founded in 1876[41]; Minister for Justice[17], a public office[42], in Sweden[43], founded in 1876[44]; Prime Minister of Justice[18], a public office[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1809[47]; President of Svea Court of Appeal[20]; and President of Göta Court of Appeal[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[24], an order[49], in Sweden[50], founded in 1748[51]; honorary doctorate of Lund University[25], an award[52], in Sweden[53]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26]; Lord of the Realm[27]; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[54]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[55].

Personal Life

Children include Gerhard Louis De Geer[12], a politician[56], 1854–1935[57], of Sweden[58] and Gerard De Geer[13], a geologist[59], 1858–1943[60], of Sweden[61], awarded the Vega Medal[62], specialised in Quaternary science[63]. Political affiliations include Q10671173[64], a political party[65], in Sweden[66], founded in 1873[67] and Q10444847[68], a political party[69], in Sweden[70], founded in 1885[71].

Death and Burial

Louis de Geer the Elder died on September 24, 1896[5]. He passed away in Kviinge church parish[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[72].

Why It Matters

Louis de Geer the Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[73] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Louis de Geer the Elder born?

Louis de Geer the Elder was born in Risinge church parish[2].

Where did Louis de Geer the Elder die?

Louis de Geer the Elder passed away in Kviinge church parish[4].

Who were Louis de Geer the Elder's parents?

Louis de Geer the Elder's father was Gerard De Geer[10]. Louis de Geer the Elder's mother was Freiin Henriette Charlotte Lagerstråle[11].

What did Louis de Geer the Elder do for work?

Louis de Geer the Elder worked as politician[6], jurist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Louis de Geer the Elder go to school?

Louis de Geer the Elder was educated at Uppsala University[23].

What awards did Louis de Geer the Elder receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[24], honorary doctorate of Lund University[25], honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[26], and Lord of the Realm[27].

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  1. 3d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-06-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Elnet id a12312393
    Described by source Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Nordisk familjebok, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary +3
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    Occupation politician, jurist, university teacher
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    Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish Academy, Royal Physiographic Society in Lund +3
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