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Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström

1806 – 1873

Swedish politician

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About Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström

Lived 1806 – 1873 (aged 67). Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström was a Swedish politician and diplomat.

Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström (22 January 1806 – 18 August 1873) was the Swedish–Norwegian prime minister of foreign affairs between 1858 and 1868.

He was elected a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1848, and of the Swedish Academy (seat number 15) in 1852.

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Important facts

Born
22 January 1806, The Royal Court Parish
Birth century
19th century
Died
18 August 1873, Cologne, Hedvig Eleonora parish
Occupation
Politician, diplomat
Nationality
Sweden
Education
Uppsala University
Positions held
Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs, Swedish Academy permanent secretary, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Member of the First Chamber
Awards
Royal Order of the Seraphim; Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star; Order of Charles XIII; Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold; Knight of the Order of the Elephant; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour; Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎; Knight Grand Cross in the Order of the Netherlands Lion; Grand Cross of the Order of the Oak Crown; Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class
Also known as
Ludvig Manderström

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström?

Swedish politician

When was Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström born?

Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström was born on 22 January 1806 in The Royal Court Parish.

When did Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström die?

Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström died on 18 August 1873 in Cologne, Hedvig Eleonora parish.

What was Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström's occupation?

Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström was a politician and diplomat.

What nationality was Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström?

Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christofer Rutger Ludvig Manderström

· Wikidata: Q4993034

· DBpedia: Ludvig Manderström

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