Bernhard Eriksson (19 April 1878 – 18 April 1952) was a
Swedish
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social democratic
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politician. He was
Minister for Naval Affairs in 1920 and
Speaker of the Riksdag
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s second chamber 1928–1932. He also served as
Governor
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of
Dalarna
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from 1932 to 1944.
References
1878 births
1952 deaths
Speakers of Andra kammaren
Members of the Andra kammaren
Government ministers of Sweden
Members of the Riksdag from the Social Democrats
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