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Johan August Gripenstedt

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Swedish statesman (1813-1874)

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Baron Johan August Gripenstedt was a Swedish businessman and politician. During his political career, Gripenstedt was a member of the Swedish Estates Assembly from 1840 to 1848, Minister without Portfolio from 1848 to 1856, Minister for Finance from 1856 to 1866, and Member of Parliament from 1867 to 1873.

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Awards 4

1865Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
1862Royal Order of the Seraphim
1858Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎
1857Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star

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About this person

Baron Johan August Gripenstedt was a Swedish businessman and politician. During his political career, Gripenstedt was a member of the Swedish Estates Assembly from 1840 to 1848, Minister without Portfolio from 1848 to 1856, Minister for Finance from 1856 to 1866, and Member of Parliament from 1867 to 1873. He is best known for his ten years tenure as Minister for Finance, during which he introduced many liberal economic reforms and fought for issues such as free trade and state owned railways.

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Sweden
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1813 to 1874 · aged 60
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