Nils von Hofsten
Nils Eberhard Hjalmar von Hofsten (Swedish pronunciation: [fɔn hɔfˈstɛːn]; 13 September 1828 – 12 March 1912), was a Swedish politician.
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| Born | 19 September 1828 Valåsen Manor, Karlskoga, Örebro County, Sweden |
| Died | 12 March 1912 Västra Gerum |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Spouse(s) |
Louisa von Hofsten (m. 1852)Anna Sparre (m. 1872) |
| Father | Erland von Hofsten |
| Occupation | Politician |
Life and work
Nils von Hofsten was born on September 13, 1828,[1] at Valåsen Manor, Karlskoga, Sweden, and was the third of five children of Erland and Johanna von Hofsten (née Nordenfeldt). His father was an ironmaster at Valåsen Works.[2]
Von Hofsten was a member of the Riksdag of the Estates 1865–1866, and of the Första kammaren[1] 1867–1875.
Von Hofsten married Countess Anna Fredrika Sparre af Söfdeborg.
References
- Hildebrand, Albin. "317 (Svenskt porträttgalleri / XXVI. Register till hela verket. Förteckning öfver subskribenterna)". runeberg.org (in Swedish). Retrieved 2022-11-26 – via Project Runeberg.
- "Von Hofsten nr 1794 - Adelsvapen-Wiki". www.adelsvapen.com (in Swedish). Retrieved 26 November 2022.
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