Ludvig Almqvist
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Ludvig Teodor Almqvist (1818 in Gränna
, Sweden
– August 26, 1884 on the island of Selaön
), a Swedish
politician, was the son of Sven Johan Almqvist, vicar
and priest
who married Sophie Antoinette Eugenie Björkman in 1851.
He served as the Minister of Public Administration in Louis De Geer
’s first cabinet (1856–1860). In 1867, he was elected to be first deputy speaker of the Upper House
of the Swedish Parliament. On November 2, 1860, he took his place as member of the Supreme Court of Sweden
. In 1867, he became Chief Justice
of the Svea Court of Appeal
; in 1870, he became a member of the Supreme Court of Sweden again. Almqvist served as Minister for Justice
in Louis De Geer
’s second cabinet (1879–1880).
He was made Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in 1882. On August 26, 1884 he died at the Algö Estate on Selaön
.
His daughter, Carolina "Lina" Almqvist, married Erik Gustaf Boström
, who went on to become Prime Minister of Sweden
. His brother, Johan Magnus Almqvist
, was a theologian and politician
, who served as a member of Parliament for the clergy, etc.
Gränna
Gränna is a locality situated in Jönköping Municipality, Jönköping County, Sweden with 2,578 inhabitants in 2005. It is situated in Småland on the eastern shores of the lake Vättern, about 35 km north of Jönköping....
, Sweden
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
– August 26, 1884 on the island of Selaön
Selaön
Selaön is the largest island in Mälaren, Sweden, and covers 91 km². It is located at Stallarholmen, east of Strängnäs, and it has about 3,000 permanent residents. It is connected by a bridge to the mainland. It is the largest island in any lake in Sweden....
), a Swedish
Sweden
Sweden , officially the Kingdom of Sweden , is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden borders with Norway and Finland and is connected to Denmark by a bridge-tunnel across the Öresund....
politician, was the son of Sven Johan Almqvist, vicar
Vicar
In the broadest sense, a vicar is a representative, deputy or substitute; anyone acting "in the person of" or agent for a superior . In this sense, the title is comparable to lieutenant...
and priest
Priest
A priest is a person authorized to perform the sacred rites of a religion, especially as a mediatory agent between humans and deities. They also have the authority or power to administer religious rites; in particular, rites of sacrifice to, and propitiation of, a deity or deities...
who married Sophie Antoinette Eugenie Björkman in 1851.
He served as the Minister of Public Administration in Louis De Geer
Louis Gerhard De Geer
Baron Louis Gerhard De Geer of Finspång was a Swedish statesman and writer.De Geer was born at Finspång manor. He was a lawyer, and in 1855 became president of the Göta Hovrätt, or lord justice for the appellate court of Götaland. From 7 April 1858 to 3 June 1870 he was Prime Minister of Justice...
’s first cabinet (1856–1860). In 1867, he was elected to be first deputy speaker of the Upper House
Upper house
An upper house, often called a senate, is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house; a legislature composed of only one house is described as unicameral.- Possible specific characteristics :...
of the Swedish Parliament. On November 2, 1860, he took his place as member of the Supreme Court of Sweden
Supreme Court of Sweden
The Supreme Court of Sweden is the supreme court and the third and final instance in all civil and criminal cases in Sweden. Before a case can be decided by the Supreme Court, leave to appeal must be obtained, and with few exceptions, leave to appeal can be granted only when the case is of...
. In 1867, he became Chief Justice
Chief Justice
The Chief Justice in many countries is the name for the presiding member of a Supreme Court in Commonwealth or other countries with an Anglo-Saxon justice system based on English common law, such as the Supreme Court of Canada, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, the Court of Final Appeal of...
of the Svea Court of Appeal
Svea Court of Appeal
The Svea Court of Appeal , located in Stockholm, is one of six appellate courts in the Swedish legal system. It was founded in 1614 and was the highest court in Sweden until 1789, when the Supreme Court of Sweden was established....
; in 1870, he became a member of the Supreme Court of Sweden again. Almqvist served as Minister for Justice
Minister for Justice
The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Justice, commonly referred to as the Justice Secretary, is a cabinet position in the Scottish Government...
in Louis De Geer
Louis Gerhard De Geer
Baron Louis Gerhard De Geer of Finspång was a Swedish statesman and writer.De Geer was born at Finspång manor. He was a lawyer, and in 1855 became president of the Göta Hovrätt, or lord justice for the appellate court of Götaland. From 7 April 1858 to 3 June 1870 he was Prime Minister of Justice...
’s second cabinet (1879–1880).
He was made Knight of the Order of the Seraphim in 1882. On August 26, 1884 he died at the Algö Estate on Selaön
Selaön
Selaön is the largest island in Mälaren, Sweden, and covers 91 km². It is located at Stallarholmen, east of Strängnäs, and it has about 3,000 permanent residents. It is connected by a bridge to the mainland. It is the largest island in any lake in Sweden....
.
His daughter, Carolina "Lina" Almqvist, married Erik Gustaf Boström
Erik Gustaf Boström
Erik Gustaf Bernhard Boström was a Swedish landowner and politician, who was a member of the Swedish Parliament and Prime Minister of Sweden twice . He was also known as E.G. Boström or E. Gust...
, who went on to become Prime Minister of Sweden
Prime Minister of Sweden
The Prime Minister is the head of government in the Kingdom of Sweden. Before the creation of the office of a Prime Minister in 1876, Sweden did not have a head of government separate from its head of state, namely the King, in whom the executive authority was vested...
. His brother, Johan Magnus Almqvist
Johan Magnus Almqvist
Johan Magnus Almqvist was a Swedish theologian. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden....
, was a theologian and politician
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
, who served as a member of Parliament for the clergy, etc.