Johan Nordenfalk

Johan Nordenfalk (September 9, 1796 – March 9, 1846) was a Swedish politician, friherre and government official, who served as Prime Minister for Justice between 1844–1846.

Johan Nordenfalk
Prime Minister for Justice
In office 1844–1846
Monarch	Oscar I
Preceded by	Lars Herman Gyllenhaal
Succeeded by	Arvid Mauritz Posse
Personal details
Born	September 9, 1796 Överlännäs, Holms säteri, Västernorrland County
Died	March 9, 1846 (aged 49) Stockholm, Stockholm County
Political party	None
Spouse(s)	Maria Risellschiöld

Biography

Nordenfalk was born into wealthy family of landowners as the son of Carl Fredrik Nordenfalk and Hedvig Sofia Hjärne. He received his education at Uppsala University, obtaining a degree in law and came to work as an assessor at the Svea Court of Appeal. Upon the death of his father in 1825, he inherited the family estate and large portions of agricultural land in Ångermanland. Through his marriage the Blekhem manor in Småland also came under his possession.

Between 1828–1831, Nordenfalk was a member of the Estates of the realm. He resigned from his post after coming into conflict with conservative fractions in the diet, among them count Magnus Brahe.[1] After his resignation Nordenfalk returned to his estates, spending much time and investment in agricultural projects.

In 1838, Nordenfalk was raised to the noble rank of friherre.[2]

After the death of king Charles XIV John he became minister without portfolio in the new government and was appointed Prime Minister for Justice later the same year.[3]

Nordenfalk died in 1846 following a brief illness.

References

1. "Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon" (in Swedish). Retrieved 15 August 2018.
2. "Nordenfalk" (in Swedish). Retrieved 15 August 2018.
3. "Johan Nordenfalk" (in Swedish). Retrieved 15 August 2018.