Episode 2 of 2
Resignation of Arvid Posse
- When
- 13 June 1883
- Where
- Stockholm
Arvid Posse resigned as Prime Minister on 13 June 1883 after parliamentary defeats concerning military proposals and the allotment system.
The Posse Government tabled proposals for a military based on permanent drafts and conscription. The Upper House insisted on retaining the allotment system, leading to political dramas and a defeat for Posse. This conflict resulted in his resignation on 13 June 1883.
Sources
- Arvid Posse Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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