Ossian Berger (13 February 1849–28 December 1914) was a Swedish politician and lawyer. He was the minister of justice between 1902 and 1905.

Early life and education

Berger was born in Nysund parish,

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, on 13 February 1849. He graduated from Uppsala University receiving a bachelor's degree in law and also obtained a PhD in law from the same university.

Career

Following his graduation Berger served as judge in different cities. He worked as an

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before he was appointed minister of justice in 1902. During his tenure several bills were presented on the arrangement of literary property. In 1904 he presented a bill that would make the state obliged to provide assistance to the detainees if they requested. However, his proposal was not endorsed by the

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. On 2 August 1905 he resigned from the office. After retiring from politics he continued to work in different legal posts.

Personal life and death

Berger did not get married. He died in Uppsala county on 28 December 1914.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Berger, Ossian 19th-century Swedish lawyers 20th-century Swedish lawyers 1849 births 1914 deaths Members of the Riksdag Swedish Ministers for Justice Uppsala University alumni Ombudsmen in Sweden