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Natanael Gärde
Swedish jurist and politician (1880–1968) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Natanael Gärde (27 July 1880 – 28 January 1968) was a Swedish judge who served as the minister of justice between 1930 and 1932.
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Early life and education
Gärde was born in Seglora parish, Älvsborg county, on 27 July 1880.[1] His parents were Johannes Bengtsson and Hedda Andersdtr.[1] He received a degree in law from Uppsala University.[1]
Career
On 7 June 1926 Gärde was appointed minister of state to the cabinet led by Premier Carl Gustaf Ekman.[2] His term ended on 2 October 1928.[1] He was named minister of justice on 7 June 1930 and remained in the office until 24 September 1932.[1] During his tenure Gärde managed to implement a proposal of the former minister Johan Thyrén in which fines to the detainees ability to pay were regulated.[3] After leaving office Gärde headed the procedural law commission which was formed by his successor as minister of justice Karl Schlyter to reform the legal framework of Sweden in 1938.[4]
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Personal life and death
Gärde married Märta Brink in 1909.[1] Their daughter was Ingrid Gärde Widemar who was also a jurist and politician.[5] Natanael Gärde died in Stockholm on 28 January 1968.[1]
Awards
Gärde was awarded the Illis quorum by the Swedish government in 1948.[1]
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