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Karin Kock-Lindberg
Swedish politician and economist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Karin Kock-Lindberg (née Kock; 2 July 1891 – 28 July 1976) was a Swedish politician (Social Democrats) and professor of economics. In 1947 she became the first woman to hold a ministerial position in Sweden.[1][2] She was also the first female professor of economics in Sweden.[1] Karin Kock was known as Karin Kock-Lindberg after her marriage to lawyer Hugo Lindberg in 1936.
Quick Facts Minister of Supply, Preceded by ...
Karin Kock-Lindberg | |
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Minister of Supply | |
In office 1948–1949 | |
Preceded by | Gunnar Sträng |
Succeeded by | John Ericsson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1891-07-02)2 July 1891 Stockholm, Sweden |
Died | 28 July 1976(1976-07-28) (aged 85) Stockholm, Sweden |
Political party | Social Democrats |
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