Johan August Gripenstedt
Deceased Person
1813 – 1874
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Who was Johan August Gripenstedt?
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.
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- Born
- Aug 11, 1813
Holstein - Nationality
- Sweden
- Education
- Military Academy Karlberg
- Died
- Jul 13, 1874
Stockholm
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on July 23, 2013
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