Arvid Horn

ModernPoliticianSweden1664 — 1742

Caps party leader, president of the chancellery.

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Quick Facts

Born

1664

Died

1742

Country

Sweden

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)47

Political (20%)78

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score59.1

Arvid Horn — Complete Timeline

1720 AD

President of the ChancelleryPolitical Action◆ Major

Arvid Horn became President of the Chancellery, effectively leading the Swedish government during the Age of Liberty. He pursued a cautious foreign policy to avoid war and rebuild Sweden after the Great Northern War.

Swedish PoliticsAge of LibertyGovernment

Impact: nationalconstructive

1721 AD

Peace Policy with RussiaPolitical Action◆ Major

Horn negotiated the Treaty of Nystad, ending the Great Northern War. Sweden ceded territories to Russia but secured peace, allowing for internal recovery and reform.

TreatyPeaceSwedish History

Impact: nationalconstructive

1738 AD

Leader of the Caps PartyPolitical Action◆ Major

Horn became the leader of the Caps Party, which opposed the Hat Party's aggressive foreign policy. The Caps advocated for peace, economic stability, and reduced military spending.

Swedish PoliticsCaps PartyAge of Liberty

Impact: national