Hans Järta

Hans Järta (originally Hans Hierta) (11 February 1774 – 6 April 1847) was a Swedish administrator and revolutionary. He helped overthrow Gustavus IV Adolphus in the Coup of 1809 and was one of the main drafters of the constitution of Sweden in 1809.

In 1828, he was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

Cultural offices
Preceded by
Gudmund Jöran Adlerbeth
Swedish Academy,
Seat No 9

1819-1847
Succeeded by
Carl David Skogman


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