About Claes Tholin
Lived 1860 – 1927 (aged 66). Claes Tholin was a Swedish politician, labor leader and tailor.
Claes Emil Tholin (born 22 October 1860 in the former Södra Säm parish near Gällstad, Älvsborgs län) was the first leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party 1896–1907, after collective leadership had been applied in 1889–1896. He was a tailor by occupation. In the years 1880–1890 he worked in Copenhagen and became a member of the tailor's union board there. After returning to Sweden he continued his work as a tailor while becoming a leading force in the Swedish social democratic movement.
In 1907, he was hired by the Swedish Trade Union Confederation (the "LO" - Landsorganisationen i Sverige) as their organizing ombudsman, coordinating organization efforts and speaking at rallies. He continued this work until 1919, when he became a member of Work Council tasked by the government with implementing the eight hour day.
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Who was Claes Tholin?
Swedish politician (1860-1927)
When was Claes Tholin born?
Claes Tholin was born on 22 October 1860 in Älvsborg County.
When did Claes Tholin die?
Claes Tholin died on 27 June 1927 in Stockholm.
What was Claes Tholin's occupation?
Claes Tholin was a politician, labor leader and tailor.
What nationality was Claes Tholin?
Claes Tholin was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Claes Tholin. https://biography.guide/claes-tholin/
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