Nils von Hofsten
Swedish politician (1828–1912)
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Nils Eberhard Hjalmar von Hofsten (Swedish pronunciation: [fɔn hɔfˈstɛːn][check vowel length]; 13 September 1828 – 12 March 1912), was a Swedish politician.
Born19 September 1828
Valåsen Manor, Karlskoga, Örebro County, Sweden
Valåsen Manor, Karlskoga, Örebro County, Sweden
Died12 March 1912 (aged 83)
Västra Gerum
Västra Gerum
NationalitySwedish
Spouses
Louisa von Hofsten
(m. 1852)Anna Sparre
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| Born | 19 September 1828 Valåsen Manor, Karlskoga, Örebro County, Sweden |
| Died | 12 March 1912 (aged 83) Västra Gerum |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Spouses |
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.
