When was Göran Persson born?

Göran Persson was born on 20 January 1949 in Vingåker.

What positions has Göran Persson held?

Positions held by Göran Persson include: chairman of the board of LKAB (2017–2024); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2006–2007); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2002–2002); member of the Swedish Riksdag (1998–1998); Prime Minister of Sweden (1996–2006).

Where did Göran Persson study?

Göran Persson was educated at Örebro University.

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Göran Persson

Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006

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Hans Göran Persson is a Swedish former politician who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 and as Leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1996 to 2007. Since 2019, he has served as chairman of the banking group Swedbank.

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Born: 20 January 1949 wd
Place of birth: Vingåker wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Swedish Social Democratic Party wd
Education: Örebro University wd
Spouse: Anitra Steen, Annika Barthine wd

Positions held wd

chairman of the board of LKAB (2017–2024)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (2 October 2006 – 30 April 2007)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (30 September 2002 – 30 September 2002)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (5 October 1998 – 5 October 1998)
Prime Minister of Sweden (22 March 1996 – 6 October 2006)
party leader (15 March 1996 – 17 March 2007)
Sweden's Minister for Finance (7 October 1994 – 22 March 1996)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (3 October 1994 – 7 October 1994)
member of the Committee on Finance (7 October 1993 – 8 October 1993)
Member of the Committee on Industry and Trade (6 November 1992 – 6 October 1993)
Chair of the Committee on Environment and Agriculture (8 October 1991 – 3 November 1992)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (5 October 1991 – 3 October 1994)
Minister of Primary Education (29 January 1989 – 4 October 1991)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (4 October 1982 – 18 January 1985)
member of the Swedish Riksdag (1 October 1979 – 4 October 1982)

Awards wd

Sophie Prize (2007)
Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania (2004)
Raoul Wallenberg Award (2001)
H. M. The King's Medal
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class (2011)
Order of the Three Stars
honorary doctor of the Tbilisi State University (2006)
Global Economy Prize (2021)
honorary doctorate (2004)

Questions

When was Göran Persson born?: Göran Persson was born on 20 January 1949 in Vingåker.
What positions has Göran Persson held?: Positions held by Göran Persson include: chairman of the board of LKAB (2017–2024); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2006–2007); member of the Swedish Riksdag (2002–2002); member of the Swedish Riksdag (1998–1998); Prime Minister of Sweden (1996–2006).
Where did Göran Persson study?: Göran Persson was educated at Örebro University.

Sources

Last updated 10 November 2026 · facts checked 11 November 2026

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