Chancellor

Various governments have a Chancellor who serves as some form of junior or senior minister.

Sweden

In Sweden the Chancellor of Justice or Justitiekanslern acts as the Solicitor General for the Swedish Government. The office was introduced by Charles XII of Sweden in 1713. Historically there was also Lord High Chancellor or Rikskansler as the most senior member of the Privy Council of Sweden. There is in addition to this a University Chancellor or Universitetskansler, who leads the National Agency for Higher Education.

Related Topics:
Sweden - Chancellor of Justice - Solicitor General - Swedish Government - Charles XII of Sweden - 1713 - Lord High Chancellor - Privy Council of Sweden - Higher Education

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