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Eric Ruuth

1746-10-24 – 1820-05-25

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Eric Ruuth (1746-1820)Credit: Litho by unknown artist

Life & Legacy

Eric Ruuth (24 October 1746 – 25 May 1820) was a Swedish nobleman and the owner of Marsvinsholm Castle. He served as the Governor-General of Swedish Pomerania from 1792 to 1796. With his coal mine he started the company that would eventually become Höganäs AB.

Occupation & Career

politician, businessperson, military personnel

Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications

Royal Order of the Seraphim; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa; Lord of the Realm; Royal Order of Vasa; Royal Order of the Polar Star

Legacy Highlights

Honors & Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Vasa · Lord of the Realm · Royal Order of the Polar Star · Royal Order of the Seraphim · Royal Order of Vasa

Organizations & Memberships

Royal Physiographic Society in Lund · Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry · Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q370186 — wikidata View source

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