Fredrik von Essen
For other members of Essen family, see Essen family.
Fredrik von Essen, 1906.
Fredrik von Essen, born 30 July 1831 Hömbs parish, Skaraborg County, died 3 October 1921 in Stockholm, was a Swedish politician, Baron, Marshal of the Realm and landlord (Kavlås Castle). Married to Ebba Aurora, born Brahe 1838th.
Von Essen was a member of the House of knights and nobility in the Parliament of Sweden 1862–1863 and 1865–1866, the first chamber 1867–1874 and 1877–1906. He became finance minister in 1888, serving first under Prime Minister Gillis Bildt and then under Gustaf Åkerhielm (1889–1891) and the under E. G Boström to 1894. He was a member of the Conference of Presidents Reichsmarshal 1902–1906 and 1894–1911. He was chairman of the Executive Committee for the Swedish Iron- Clad Fellowship.
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