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Thorbjörn Fälldin

Swedish 20th century prime minister (1926-2016)

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Nils Olof Thorbjörn Fälldin was a Swedish politician and farmer who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1976 to 1978 and again from 1979 to 1982. From 1971 to 1985, he was leader of the Centre Party.

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Born
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Place of birth
Högsjö församling wd
Died
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Place of death
Hälledal wd
Citizenship
Sweden wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Centre Party wd
Spouse
Solveig Fälldin wd

Positions held wd

  • member of the Swedish Riksdag (30 September 1985 – 9 January 1986)
  • member of the Swedish Riksdag (4 October 1982 – 30 September 1985)
  • Prime Minister of Sweden (12 October 1979 – 8 October 1982)
  • member of the Swedish Riksdag (1 October 1979 – 11 October 1979)
  • member of the Swedish Riksdag (18 October 1978 – 1 October 1979)
  • Prime Minister of Sweden (8 October 1976 – 18 October 1978)
  • member of the Swedish Riksdag (4 October 1976 – 10 October 1976)
  • member of the Swedish Riksdag (10 January 1974 – 4 October 1976)
  • member of the Swedish Riksdag (11 January 1971 – 10 January 1974)
  • member of the Second Chamber (1969–1970)
  • member of the First Chamber (1967–1968)
  • member of the Second Chamber (1958–1964)

Awards wd

  • Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Merit (1999)

Questions

When was Thorbjörn Fälldin born?
Thorbjörn Fälldin was born on 24 April 1926 in Högsjö församling.
What positions has Thorbjörn Fälldin held?
Positions held by Thorbjörn Fälldin include: member of the Swedish Riksdag (1985–1986); member of the Swedish Riksdag (1982–1985); Prime Minister of Sweden (1979–1982); member of the Swedish Riksdag (1979–1979); member of the Swedish Riksdag (1978–1979).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Thorbjörn Fälldin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q53721 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Falldin.JPG by Key L Nison (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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