Eric Ruuth | |
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Governor-General of Swedish Pomerania | |
In office 1792–1796 | |
Preceded by | Fredrik Vilhelm von Hessenstein |
Succeeded by | Hans Henric von Essen |
Personal details | |
Born | Stockholm, Sweden | 24 October 1746
Died | 25 May 1820 Klara, Stockholm | (aged 73)
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.