Oscar Fredrik von Sydow
Marshal of the Realm, Prime Minister
✶ 12 July 1873 in Kalmar
✟ 19 August 1936 at Drottningholm Palace
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 1 February 1935
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Missing
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Painted 1935 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1936 by the same artist.
other awards
Knight of the Order of the Polar Star 1906
Commander of the Order of the Polar Star (2nd class) 1909
Commander of the Order of Vasa (1st class) 1915
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star 1920
The golden medal of Illis quorum meruere labores 18th size with chain 1923
King Gustaf V’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1928
Biography
Minister and Head of the Ministry of Civil Affairs 1914-1917
Governor of Gothenburg and Bohus county 1917-1934
Prime Minister 1921
Marshal of the Realm 1934
Deputy Chancellor at the Chancery of the Royal Swedish Orders 1935
Received the order in conjunction with Princess Margaretha’s christening.
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