About Gerda Höjer
Lived 1893 – 1974 (aged 80). Gerda Höjer was a Swedish nurse, politician, ombudsman and executive board.
Gerda Höjer (23 July 1893 - 20 June 1974), was a Swedish nurse and politician for the Liberal People's Party.
Gerda Höjer was a nurse and the president of the Swedish Association of Nurses from 1945 to 1960.
She was a member of the second chamber of the Riksdag (1949-1960). She was focused on social issues, particularly health and medical care policy.
She was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal by the International Committee of the Red Cross after World War II. She was the President of the International Council of Nurses in 1947.
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Who was Gerda Höjer?
Swedish nurse and politician (1893-1974)
When was Gerda Höjer born?
Gerda Höjer was born on 23 July 1893 in Visby parish.
When did Gerda Höjer die?
Gerda Höjer died on 20 June 1974 in Norrbärke församling.
What was Gerda Höjer's occupation?
Gerda Höjer was a nurse, politician, ombudsman and executive board.
What nationality was Gerda Höjer?
Gerda Höjer was Swedish.
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