Erik Kule Palmstierna (10 November 1877 – 22 November 1959) was a Swedish Social Democratic politician and diplomat.[1] He served as Minister for Foreign Affairs from March 1920 to October 1920. Between October 1917 to March 1920 he served as Minister for Naval Affairs (the Swedish Minister of the Navy and Coastal Artillery).

Erik Palmstierna
Born
Erik Kule Palmstierna

(1877-11-10)10 November 1877
Stockholm, Sweden
Died22 November 1959(1959-11-22) (aged 82)
Florence, Italy
EducationRoyal Swedish Naval Academy
Occupation(s)Politician, Diplomat
Years active1897–1938
Spouse
(m. 1899⁠–⁠1959)
Children3

His wife was the women's rights activist Ebba Palmstierna.

References

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  1. ^ "Erik Palmstierna". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Retrieved 29 May 2011.
Government offices
Preceded by
Hans Ericson
Minister for Naval Affairs
1917–1920
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Foreign Affairs
1920–1921
Succeeded by
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Envoy of Sweden to the United Kingdom
1920–1937
Succeeded by
Hans Gustaf Beck-Friis