Fredrik von Otter

Count Fredrik Wilhelm von Otter was a Swedish statesman and military officer who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1900 to 1902. He previously served as Minister for Naval Affairs from 1874 to 1880. During his tenure, Von Otter oversaw the introduction of universal conscription and sought moderate reforms of the electoral system. He is remembered as a technocratic and pragmatic leader during Sweden’s transition toward parliamentary rule.