Nils Edén 1871 – 1945

Biography

Nils Edén was born on August 25, 1871, in Piteå, a town in northern Sweden. He would go on to become one of Sweden’s notable political figures during the twentieth century, serving as Prime Minister during a consequential period in his nation’s history. Throughout his life, Edén dedicated himself to public service and the governance of Sweden.

On June 16, 1945, Edén passed away in the Engelbrekt church parish, having succumbed to uremia. He left behind a legacy of political engagement and leadership that spanned much of the modern era. Following his death, he was laid to rest at Djursholms Begravningsplats in Danderyd Municipality, where he remains remembered by those who knew of his contributions to Swedish public life.