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Arvid Lindman
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| Prime Minister of Sweden | |
| In office 2 October 1928 – 7 June 1930 |
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| Monarch | Gustaf V |
| Preceded by | Carl Gustaf Ekman |
| Succeeded by | Carl Ekman |
| In office 29 May 1906 – 7 October 1911 |
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| Preceded by | Karl Staaff |
| Succeeded by | Karl Staaff |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 30 March 1917 – 19 October 1917 |
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| Prime Minister | Carl Swartz |
| Preceded by | Knut Wallenberg |
| Succeeded by | Johannes Hellner |
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Salomon Arvid Achates Lindman
19 September 1862 Österbybruk, Sweden |
| Died | 9 December 1936 (aged 74) Croydon, England |
| Cause of death | Aircraft crash |
| Political party | General Electoral Union |
| Spouse |
Annie Almström
(m. 1888) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Hudiksvalls högre allmänna läroverk |
| Alma mater | Royal Swedish Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Statesman |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Swedish Navy |
| Years of service | 1882–1892 |
| Rank | Rear admiral |
Salomon Arvid Achates Lindman (born September 19, 1862 – died December 9, 1936) was an important Swedish politician. He was a rear admiral in the navy and also a successful businessman. He served as the Prime Minister of Sweden two times: first from 1906 to 1911, and then again from 1928 to 1930.
Lindman was also the leader of a conservative political party called the General Electoral Union from 1912 to 1935. For a short time in 1917, he was the Minister for Foreign Affairs. His time as Prime Minister was very important for Sweden. During these years, the country saw big changes like the start of parliamentary rule and universal suffrage (meaning everyone could vote). Arvid Lindman married Annie Almström in 1888, and they had three children together.
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Arvid Lindman's Early Life and Career
Arvid Lindman was born in Österbybruk, Sweden. His father was Achates Lindman, a managing director. Arvid started his career in the navy in 1882. He became a Rear Admiral in the naval reserve in 1907. Because of his naval background, people often called him "the Admiral" during his political career.
After his time in the navy, Lindman became a leader in the business world. He was the CEO of a company called Iggesunds Bruk from 1892 to 1903. Then he led Strömbacka bruks AB from 1903 to 1923. In 1904, he also became the Director-General of Televerket, which was Sweden's main telephone company.
Starting His Political Journey
Arvid Lindman began his political career in 1905. He first became the Minister for Naval Affairs, which meant he was in charge of the Navy and Coastal Artillery. At the same time, he became a member of the Riksdag, which is Sweden's parliament.
First Time as Prime Minister (1906-1911)
When Lindman became Prime Minister in 1906, a big debate was happening about who should be allowed to vote. The previous government wanted to give all men the right to vote. Lindman, with his great political skills, managed to pass a law in 1907-1909 that gave all men the right to vote. This was a huge step for democracy in Sweden.
His government, which lasted for six years, made many important changes. They improved industries, schools, and social programs. They also worked on strengthening Sweden's defenses and its position in international agreements. In 1909, there was a big general strike (when many workers stop working at the same time). However, the strike did not succeed, and Lindman's government stayed in power.
Between Prime Minister Roles
After the 1911 election, Lindman's party lost some power. He then moved to the second chamber of the Riksdag. He led the right-wing group there from 1912 to 1935. In 1917, he briefly served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
From 1913 to 1935, Lindman was the leader of the General Electoral Union, which is now known as the Moderate Party. He worked hard to make the party more modern. For example, he even used an airplane to travel around the country and give speeches! He also introduced political posters to help spread the party's message.
Second Time as Prime Minister (1928-1930)
In 1928, after a tough election, Lindman became Prime Minister again. This time, he led a government that was a minority government. This means his party did not have the most seats in parliament, so they had to work hard to get support from other parties.
One important thing his government did was call a "conference on peace in the workplace" in 1928. This was an effort to stop frequent strikes and lock-outs (when employers prevent workers from entering the workplace). His government resigned in 1930. This happened because other parties did not agree with his plan to raise taxes on grain to help farmers. The 1920s and early 1930s were a very challenging time in Swedish politics because no single party had a clear majority.
Lindman's Legacy and Death
Arvid Lindman was seen as a modern political leader. He was good at speaking directly to voters and was very energetic. He was a practical conservative who believed in his principles but was also willing to find compromises with other political groups. He was strongly against extreme political groups that caused harm. When some young people in his party started forming uniformed groups in the 1930s, he made sure they were removed from the party.
Even his political opponents respected him. When he stepped down as party leader in 1935, the social democratic leader Per Albin Hansson thanked him for his honest work.
Arvid Lindman died in an airplane crash on December 9, 1936. The plane he was on crashed into houses near Croydon Airport in England shortly after taking off in thick fog.
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In Spanish: Arvid Lindman para niños
