Johan Sverdrup
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This article is about the Norwegian politician. For the oil field named after him, see Johan Sverdrup oil field.
Johan Sverdrup (30 July 1816 – 17 February 1892) was a Norwegian politician from the Liberal Party. He was the first prime minister of Norway after the introduction of parliamentarism and served as the fourth prime minister of Norway. Sverdrup was prime minister from 1884 to 1889.[1]
Quick Facts 4th Prime Minister of Norway, Monarch ...
Johan Sverdrup | |
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4th Prime Minister of Norway | |
In office 26 June 1884 – 13 July 1889 | |
Monarch | Oscar II |
Preceded by | Christian Schweigaard |
Succeeded by | Emil Stang |
Leader of the Liberal Party | |
In office 1884–1884 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Ole Anton Qvam |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 1 September 1885 – 13 July 1889 | |
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Edvard Hans Hoff |
Minister of Auditing | |
In office 26 June 1884 – 16 July 1884 | |
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Christian Schweigaard |
Succeeded by | Birger Kildal |
Minister of the Navy and Postal Affairs | |
In office 26 June 1884 – 1 September 1885 | |
Prime Minister | Himself |
Preceded by | Bøicke Koren |
Succeeded by | Position abolished |
Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
In office 1 January 1851 – 31 December 1884 | |
Constituency | Vestfold |
Personal details | |
Born | Johan Sverdrup (1816-07-30)30 July 1816 Sem, Vestfold, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
Died | 17 February 1892(1892-02-17) (aged 75) Christiania, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Caroline Sverdrup |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession | Lawyer |
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