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Karin Kock-Lindberg

Swedish politician and economist

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Karin Kock-Lindberg was a Swedish politician and professor of economics. In 1947 she became the first woman to hold a ministerial position in Sweden. She was also the first female professor of economics in Sweden. Karin Kock was known as Karin Kock-Lindberg after her marriage to lawyer Hugo Lindberg in 1936.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Klara Church Parish wd
Died
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Place of death
Kungsholm parish wd
Citizenship
Sweden wd
Occupation
economist, politician wd
Political party
Swedish Social Democratic Party wd
Education
Stockholm University, London School of Economics and Political Science wd
Spouse
Hugo Lindberg wd

Positions held wd

  • deputy general director (1950–1957)
  • Minister for Resource Management (29 October 1948 – 31 December 1949)
  • Minister without Portfolio (11 April 1947 – 28 October 1948)
  • president (1929–1933)

Questions

When was Karin Kock-Lindberg born?
Karin Kock-Lindberg was born on 2 July 1891 in Klara Church Parish.
What positions has Karin Kock-Lindberg held?
Positions held by Karin Kock-Lindberg include: deputy general director (1950–1957); Minister for Resource Management (1948–1949); Minister without Portfolio (1947–1948); president (1929–1933).
Where did Karin Kock-Lindberg study?
Karin Kock-Lindberg was educated at Stockholm University, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Karin Kock-Lindberg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4959336 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Karin Kock.jpg by Unknown photographer (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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