Hans Järta
Swedish administrator and revolutionary (1774–1847) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hans Järta (originally Hans Hierta) (11 February 1774 – 6 April 1847) was a Swedish administrator, revolutionary and philosopher. He helped overthrow Gustavus IV Adolphus in the Coup of 1809 and was one of the main drafters of the 1809 constitution of Sweden. From 1812 to 1822 he was County Governor of Kopparberg County. His liberal-conservative philosophy has given him the nickname "Sweden's Edmund Burke".
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Born | Hans Hierta (1774-02-11)February 11, 1774 Husby, Dalecarlia |
Died | April 6, 1847(1847-04-06) (aged 73) Uppsala |
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation(s) | Politician, civil servant |
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