About Gunnar Nilsson
Lived 1922 – 1997 (aged 74). Gunnar Nilsson was a Swedish politician and trade unionist.
Gunnar Erling Nilsson (1922–1997) was a Swedish trade union organiser. Originally a glass-blower by profession, he belonged to the Swedish Wood Industry Workers' Union. Nilsson was the chairman of the Swedish Trade Union Confederation 1973–1983.
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Who was Gunnar Nilsson?
Swedish trade unionist (1922-1997)
When was Gunnar Nilsson born?
Gunnar Nilsson was born on 31 December 1922 in Mönsterås församling.
When did Gunnar Nilsson die?
Gunnar Nilsson died on 13 May 1997 in Stockholm, Oscar Parish.
What was Gunnar Nilsson's occupation?
Gunnar Nilsson was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Gunnar Nilsson?
Gunnar Nilsson was Swedish.
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· DBpedia: Gunnar Nilsson (trade unionist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Gunnar Nilsson. https://biography.guide/gunnar-nilsson/
MLA: "Gunnar Nilsson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/gunnar-nilsson/.
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