When was Tage Erlander born?

Tage Erlander was born on 13 June 1901 in Ransäter.

What positions has Tage Erlander held?

Positions held by Tage Erlander include: member of the Swedish Riksdag (1971–1974); member of the Second Chamber (1949–1970); Prime Minister of Sweden (1946–1969); party leader (1946–1969); Minister of Ecclesiastics (1945–1946).

Where did Tage Erlander study?

Tage Erlander was educated at Lund University, Tingvallagymnasiet.

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Tage Erlander

Swedish 20th century prime minister (1901-1985)

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Tage Fritjof Erlander was a Swedish politician and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Sweden and leader of the Social Democratic Party from 1946 to 1969. During his record-long premiership, Erlander was an architect of the "Swedish Model" and oversaw a major expansion of the welfare state (Folkhemmet), marked by social equality, economic growth, and the development of extensive public services. Referred to as "Sweden’s longest prime minister" for both his towering height and his unprecedented 23-year tenure as head of government, he was known for his moderation, pragmatism, self-ironic humour, and modesty.

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Born: 13 June 1901 wd
Place of birth: Ransäter wd
Died: 21 June 1985 wd
Place of death: S:t Görans church parish wd
Citizenship: Sweden wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Swedish Social Democratic Party wd
Education: Lund University, Tingvallagymnasiet wd
Spouse: Aina Erlander wd

Positions held wd

member of the Swedish Riksdag (11 January 1971 – 10 January 1974)
member of the Second Chamber (1949–1970)
Prime Minister of Sweden (11 October 1946 – 14 October 1969)
party leader (11 October 1946 – 1 October 1969)
Minister of Ecclesiastics (31 July 1945 – 11 October 1946)
member of the First Chamber (1945–1948)
minister without portfolio (30 September 1944 – 31 July 1945)
secretary of state (1938–1944)
member of the Second Chamber (1933–1944)

Awards wd

honorary doctor of the University of Gothenburg
The KTH Great Prize (1979)

Questions

When was Tage Erlander born?: Tage Erlander was born on 13 June 1901 in Ransäter.
What positions has Tage Erlander held?: Positions held by Tage Erlander include: member of the Swedish Riksdag (1971–1974); member of the Second Chamber (1949–1970); Prime Minister of Sweden (1946–1969); party leader (1946–1969); Minister of Ecclesiastics (1945–1946).
Where did Tage Erlander study?: Tage Erlander was educated at Lund University, Tingvallagymnasiet.

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