Landshövding (County governor), literally Chieftain of the land was an appointment made by the King to one man to be the "prolonged arm" of the King in the counties of Sweden. The title still exists and the Landshövding today is the chairperson of the county administrative board. The role of the Landshövding is also to promote the well-being of the county in General.
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