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Fredrik von Otter
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| Prime Minister of Sweden | |
| In office 12 September 1900 – 5 July 1902 |
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| Monarch | Oscar II |
| Preceded by | Erik Gustaf Boström |
| Succeeded by | Erik Gustaf Boström |
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| Born |
Fredrik Wilhelm von Otter
11 April 1833 Fägred, Sweden |
| Died | 9 March 1910 (aged 76) Karlskrona, Sweden |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Matilda Dahlström |
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| Branch/service | Swedish Navy |
| Years of service | 1850-? |
| Rank | Vice admiral |
| Awards | Order of the Sword |
Fredrik Wilhelm von Otter (born April 11, 1833 – died March 9, 1910) was an important Swedish leader. He was a friherre, which is a type of baron or nobleman. He was also a naval officer and a politician. His most famous role was serving as the Prime Minister of Sweden from 1900 to 1902.
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Who Was Fredrik von Otter?
Fredrik von Otter was born on a large estate called Fimmersta in Västergötland, Sweden. His family, the von Otters, was very rich and part of the nobility in Sweden. This meant they had a high social standing and often owned a lot of land.
Fredrik started his career in the Royal Swedish Navy when he was just 17 years old. He began as a second lieutenant, which is a junior officer rank. For a while, he didn't get promoted, but he gained a lot of experience.
From 1857 to 1861, he served in the British Royal Navy. During this time, he helped fight against pirates in the South China Sea.
In 1868, he joined a special trip to the North Pole. He was the commander of the expedition ship named Sofia. This trip was led by the famous explorer Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld.
A Career in Politics
After his naval adventures, Fredrik von Otter's career quickly advanced. In 1872, he became a commander in the navy. He was also chosen to be an aide-de-camp for Crown Prince Oscar. An aide-de-camp is a personal assistant to a high-ranking official, like a prince or general. When Prince Oscar became King Oscar II in 1873, Fredrik continued in this important role.
In 1874, he was promoted to captain. He then became the head of the Ministry for Naval Affairs in the Swedish government. This meant he was in charge of everything related to the navy. He held this position until 1880.
After leaving the government, he became the director of the naval shipyard in Karlskrona. He continued to rise through the naval ranks, becoming a Commodore in 1884, a vice admiral in 1892, and finally an admiral in 1900.
Fredrik von Otter also served in the Swedish Parliament, called the Riksdag. He represented Blekinge County in the First Chamber from 1891 to 1899. Later, he represented Karlskrona in the Second Chamber from 1900 to 1902.
Leading Sweden as Prime Minister
In 1900, the previous Prime Minister, Erik Gustaf Boström, resigned. King Oscar II then asked Fredrik von Otter to become the new Prime Minister. Fredrik formed a new government, known as a cabinet, and served for two years.
As Prime Minister, he was responsible for some big changes in Sweden. He helped to update the country's military system. He also oversaw the end of the allotment system. This old system, started by Charles XI more than 200 years earlier, was a way of organizing the military by giving soldiers land.
Along with the new military changes, a new tax system was introduced. This was a progressive taxation system, meaning people who earned more money paid a higher percentage in taxes.
Fredrik von Otter resigned in July 1902. One main reason for his resignation was that a new law about voting rights did not pass in the Riksdag. After leaving his role as Prime Minister, he spent his remaining years managing his estate outside Karlskrona.
See also
In Spanish: Fredrik von Otter para niños
