Robert Themptander

Robert Themptander
Prime Minister of Sweden
In office
16 May 1884 – 6 February 1888
MonarchOscar II
Preceded byCarl Johan Thyselius
Succeeded byGillis Bildt
Personal details
Born(1844-02-14)14 February 1844
Stockholm, Sweden
Died30 January 1897(1897-01-30) (aged 52)
Stockholm, Sweden
Political partyIndependent liberal
SpouseFrida Dahlberg
Alma materUppsala University

Oscar Robert Themptander (14 February 1844 – 30 January 1897) was a Swedish politician and public official who was Prime Minister of Sweden from 1884 to 1888[1] during the reign of King Oscar II, and Governor of Stockholm County from 1888 to 1896. He was also minister for finance.

At the age of 40 years and 92 days, Themptander is the youngest person to become Prime Minister in Swedish history. His death at the age of 52 years and 351 days makes him also the youngest prime minister at his death.

  1. ^ "Sweden" (in Swedish). World Statesmen. Retrieved 22 December 2014.