Swedish politician (1828–1912)
Nils Eberhard Hjalmar von Hofsten (Swedish pronunciation: [fɔn hɔfˈstɛːn][check vowel length]; 13 September 1828 – 12 March 1912), was a Swedish politician.
Life and work
Nils von Hofsten was born on September 13, 1828,[1] at Valåsen Manor, Karlskoga, Sweden, and was the third of five children of Erland and Johanna von Hofsten (née Nordenfeldt). His father was an ironmaster at Valåsen Works.[2]
Von Hofsten was a member of the Riksdag of the Estates 1865–1866, and of the Första kammaren[1] 1867–1875.
Von Hofsten married Countess Anna Fredrika Sparre af Söfdeborg.
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