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 | 24 October 1746 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 25 May 1820 (aged 73) Klara, Stockholm |
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.