List of governors of Gotland County facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Governor of Gotland County |
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Coat of arms of Gotland County.
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 Anders Flanking since 1 June 2019 |
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| Gotland County Administrative Board | |
| Residence | The residence in Visby, Visby |
| Appointer | Government of Sweden |
| Term length | Six years |
| Formation | 1689 |
| First holder | Gustaf Adolf von der Osten |
| Deputy | County Director (Länsrådet) |
| Salary | SEK 97,800/month (2017) |
| Website | Governor of Gotland |
Have you ever wondered who helps run a county in Sweden? In Gotland County, that person is called the Governor! The Governor is like the top boss for the County Administrative Board in Gotland. They make sure the government's plans are carried out in the region.
The Governor's official home is in Visby, the main city on Gotland. This important role has been around since 1689. The current Governor of Gotland is Anders Flanking. He started his job on June 1, 2019.
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What Does a Governor Do?
A Governor in Sweden is a very important leader. They are chosen by the Government of Sweden to lead a county. Their main job is to make sure national laws and decisions are followed in their county.
Key Responsibilities
The Governor works with the County Administrative Board. This board helps manage many things in the county. These include protecting the environment and planning for the future. They also help with social services and making sure rules are fair for everyone.
The Governor also acts as a link between the local people and the national government. They report to the government about what is happening in Gotland. They also explain government plans to the people of Gotland.
How a Governor is Chosen
Governors are appointed by the Swedish government. They usually serve for six years. This long term helps them make steady progress in the county. The first Governor of Gotland was Gustaf Adolf von der Osten, who started in 1689.
Governors of Gotland County
Many different people have served as Governor of Gotland County since 1689. They have all played a part in the island's history. Each Governor has worked to improve life for the people of Gotland.
This list shows some of the people who have held this important position:
- Gustaf Adolf von der Osten (1689–1708)
- Gustaf von Psilander (1716–1728)
- Salomon von Rajalin (1787–1812)
- Jacob Cederström (1817–1833)
- Gustaf Jacob af Dalström (1849–1858)
- Gillis Bildt (1858–1862)
- Henrik Gyllenram (1862–1873)
- Rudolf Horn (1874–1883)
- Conrad Cedercrantz (1901–1903)
- Karl Rydin (1909–1912)
- Gustaf Roos (1912–1927)
- Einar Gustafsson (1975–1980)
- Claes Elmstedt (1984–1991)
- Lillemor Arvidsson (1998–2004)
- Marianne Samuelsson (2004–2009)
- Cecilia Schelin Seidegård (2010–2018)
- Anders Flanking (2019–present)
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Gustaf von Psilander
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Salomon von Rajalin
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Jacob Cederström
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Michael Silvius von Hohenhausen
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Gustaf Jacob af Dalström
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Henrik Gyllenram
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Rudolf Horn
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Conrad Cedercrantz
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Karl Rydin
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Gustaf Roos
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Einar Gustafsson
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Marianne Samuelsson
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Cecilia Schelin Seidegård
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