When was Karolina Widerström born?

Karolina Widerström was born on 10 December 1856 in Helsingborgs Maria church parish.

What positions has Karolina Widerström held?

Positions held by Karolina Widerström include: city council member (1912–1915); president (1910–1911); president (1910–1918).

Where did Karolina Widerström study?

Karolina Widerström was educated at Uppsala University, Wallinska skolan, Karolinska Institutet.

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Karolina Widerström

Swedish gynecologist (1856–1949)

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Karolina Olivia Widerström was a Swedish medical doctor and gynecologist. She was the first female physician with a university education in her country. She was also a feminist and a politician, and engaged in the questions of sexual education and female suffrage. She was chairwoman of the National Association for Women's Suffrage and a member of the Stockholm city council.

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Born: 10 December 1856 wd
Place of birth: Helsingborgs Maria church parish wd
Died: 4 March 1949 wd
Place of death: Kungsholm parish wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: gynecologist, politician, suffragist, physician, feminist wd
Education: Uppsala University, Wallinska skolan, Karolinska Institutet wd

Positions held wd

city council member (1912–1915)
president (1910–1911)
president (1910–1918)

Awards wd

Honorary Doctor at Karolinska Institutet (1933)

Questions

When was Karolina Widerström born?: Karolina Widerström was born on 10 December 1856 in Helsingborgs Maria church parish.
What positions has Karolina Widerström held?: Positions held by Karolina Widerström include: city council member (1912–1915); president (1910–1911); president (1910–1918).
Where did Karolina Widerström study?: Karolina Widerström was educated at Uppsala University, Wallinska skolan, Karolinska Institutet.

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