Karin Söder
Swedish politician (1928–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karin Ann-Marie Söder (née Bergenfur; 30 November 1928 – 19 December 2015) was a Swedish Centre politician.[1] She was the first woman in Sweden to be elected the leader of a major political party. She headed the Swedish Centre Party from 1985 to 1987. She was also one of the first female foreign ministers in the world.
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Karin Söder | |
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Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
In office 8 October 1976 – 18 October 1978 | |
Prime Minister | Thorbjörn Fälldin |
Preceded by | Sven Andersson |
Succeeded by | Hans Blix |
Minister for Health and Social Affairs | |
In office 12 October 1979 – 8 October 1982 | |
Prime Minister | Thorbjörn Fälldin |
Preceded by | Gabriel Romanus |
Succeeded by | Sten Andersson |
Personal details | |
Born | Karin Ann-Marie Söder (1928-11-30)30 November 1928 Kil, Sweden |
Died | 19 December 2015(2015-12-19) (aged 87) Täby, Sweden |
Political party | Centre Party |
Occupation | Teacher |
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