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Jeannette Escanilla

b. 1961

Swedish politician

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About Jeannette Escanilla

Born 1961. Jeannette Escanilla is a Swedish politician.

Jeannette Escanilla Diaz (born 1961) is a Swedish politician and former member of the Riksdag, the national legislature. A member of the Left Party, she represented Uppsala County between June 2018 and September 2018.

Escanilla was president of the Ship to Gaza foundation. She was part of the Women's Boat to Gaza crew aboard the Zaytouna-Olivia that tried to break the Israeli naval blockade of the Gaza Strip in October 2016 but were intercepted by the Israelis in international waters and taken to Ashdod in Israel before being deported.

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Important facts

Born
1961
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Sweden
Positions held
Member of the Swedish Riksdag
Also known as
Jeannette Escanilla Diaz

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeannette Escanilla?

Swedish politician

When was Jeannette Escanilla born?

Jeannette Escanilla was born in 1961.

What is Jeannette Escanilla's occupation?

Jeannette Escanilla is a politician.

What nationality is Jeannette Escanilla?

Jeannette Escanilla is Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jeannette Escanilla

· Wikidata: Q56229207

· DBpedia: Jeannette Escanilla

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