About Casimir Petre
Lived 1831 – 1889 (aged 58). Casimir Petre was a Swedish politician and mill owner.
Knut Casimir Petre (24 April 1831 – 9 September 1889) was a Swedish ironmaster and member of the Riksdag.
Petre was born in Ovansjö, Gävleborg County, and was the son of ironmaster and member of the Riksdag of the Estates Johan Theodor (Thore) Petre and Gustava Ulrica Elisabeth Munktell. In 1848, he finished his gymnasium education and joined the navy, circumnavigating the globe on the frigate HSwMS Eugenie between 1851 and 1853. He became second lieutenant before leaving the navy in 1859.
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Who was Casimir Petre?
Swedish politician
When was Casimir Petre born?
Casimir Petre was born on 24 April 1831 in Ovansjö församling.
When did Casimir Petre die?
Casimir Petre died on 9 September 1889 in Danderyd, Hedvig Eleonora parish.
What was Casimir Petre's occupation?
Casimir Petre was a politician and mill owner.
What nationality was Casimir Petre?
Casimir Petre was Swedish.
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