About Edvard Johanson
Lived 1882 – 1936 (aged 53). Edvard Johanson was a Swedish politician, union organizer and cobbler.
Karl Edvard Johanson (1882 in Förlösa – 1936) was a Swedish trade union organizer. By profession he was a shoemaker, and belonged to the Swedish Shoe and Leather Workers' Union. He was the chairman of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation from 1930, when he succeeded Albert Forslund, to 1936, the year of his death when he was succeeded by Arvid Thorberg.
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Who was Edvard Johanson?
Swedish trade unionist and politician (1882–1936)
When was Edvard Johanson born?
Edvard Johanson was born on 1 March 1882.
When did Edvard Johanson die?
Edvard Johanson died on 25 January 1936 in Gustav Vasa parish.
What was Edvard Johanson's occupation?
Edvard Johanson was a politician, union organizer and cobbler.
What nationality was Edvard Johanson?
Edvard Johanson was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edvard Johanson. https://biography.guide/edvard-johanson/
MLA: "Edvard Johanson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edvard-johanson/.
Chicago: "Edvard Johanson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edvard-johanson/.
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