Erik Gustaf Boström

Erik Gustaf Bernhard Boström (February 11, 1842 – February 21, 1907) is a Swedish landowner and politician who is a member of the Swedish Parliament (1876–1907) and the longest-serving Prime Minister of Sweden of the nineteenth century.

He serves twice, first from 1891 to 1900 and then again from 1902 to 1905.

He is also known as E.G. Boström or E. Gust. Boström.

In 1871, he marries Carolina "Lina" Almqvist, with whom he has six daughters and one son.

Brother of County Governor Filip Boström and nephew of the philosopher Christopher Jacob Boström, Boström’s governmental policy is marked by its pragmatism.

Over time, Boström gains a good reputation as being a rallying national icon despite being the first prime minister to have neither an academic education nor experience with upper governmental positions.

He is also quite popular with King Oscar II

Boström’s eventual downfall is caused by his refusal to budge on the issue of Norway.

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