When was Andrea Andreen born?

Andrea Andreen was born on 11 July 1888 in parish Örby-Skene.

What positions has Andrea Andreen held?

Positions held by Andrea Andreen include: president (1924–1929).

Where did Andrea Andreen study?

Andrea Andreen was educated at Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet.

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Andrea Andreen

Swedish physician, pacifist and feminist (1888-1972)

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Ellenor Andrea Andreen (1888–1972) was a Swedish physician, pacifist and feminist. As a physician, she specialized in the treatment of diabetes, combining dietary restrictions with insulin. A prominent figure in the Swedish women's movement, she became a council member of the Women's International Democratic Federation in 1945, later becoming a vice-president. She chaired the Svenska Kvinnors Vänsterförbund from 1946 to 1964. A strong proponent of nuclear disarmament, in 1953 she was awarded the Stalin Peace Prize.

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Born: 11 July 1888 wd
Place of birth: parish Örby-Skene wd
Died: 20 April 1972 wd
Place of death: Storkyrkoförsamlingen wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: physician, women's rights activist, peace activist wd
Education: Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet wd
Spouse: Theodor Svedberg, Nils Wohlin wd

Positions held wd

president (1924–1929)

Awards wd

International Stalin Prize for Peace (1953)

Questions

When was Andrea Andreen born?: Andrea Andreen was born on 11 July 1888 in parish Örby-Skene.
What positions has Andrea Andreen held?: Positions held by Andrea Andreen include: president (1924–1929).
Where did Andrea Andreen study?: Andrea Andreen was educated at Uppsala University, Karolinska Institutet.

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