Ossian Berger

Ossian Berger (13 February 1849–28 December 1914) was a Swedish politician and lawyer. He was the minister of justice between 1902 and 1905.

Ossian Berger
Minister of Justice
In office
1902–1905
Preceded byHjalmar Hammarskjöld
Succeeded byGustaf Berg
Personal details
Born13 February 1849
Nysund parish, Örebro county
Died28 December 1914(1914-12-28) (aged 65)
Uppsala county
NationalitySwedish
Political partyLantmanna Party
Alma materUppsala University

Early life and education

Berger was born in Nysund parish, Örebro county, on 13 February 1849.[1] He graduated from Uppsala University receiving a bachelor's degree in law and also obtained a PhD in law from the same university.[1]

Career

Following his graduation Berger served as judge in different cities.[1] He worked as an ombudsman before he was appointed minister of justice in 1902.[2] During his tenure several bills were presented on the arrangement of literary property.[2] In 1904 he presented a bill that would make the state obliged to provide assistance to the detainees if they requested.[3] However, his proposal was not endorsed by the Riksdag.[3] On 2 August 1905 he resigned from the office.[1] After retiring from politics he continued to work in different legal posts.[1]

Personal life and death

Berger did not get married.[1] He died in Uppsala county on 28 December 1914.[1]

References
  1. "Ossian Berger" (in Swedish). Riksarkivet. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  2. "Från De Geer till Löfgren". InfoTorg Juridik (in Swedish). 16 February 2011. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
  3. "En politisk reform som engagerade juristerna". Advokaten (in Swedish). No. 9. 2006. Retrieved 27 May 2022.
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