About Linnéa Claeson
Born 1992. Linnéa Claeson is a Swedish handball player and activist.
Linnéa Petra Sofie Claeson (born 31 January 1992) is a human rights activist and law student, known for her feminism and trademark multi-coloured hair, which has earned her the nickname "rainbow warrior".
Claeson was born in Norrköping on 31 January 1992. ) This earned her the UN Association of Sweden's Human Rights Prize, and she was also voted "Lawyer of the Year" by readers of Dagens Juridik. The accolades brought another torrent of abuse directed at her on Facebook. The #jagärhär (#iamhere) Facebook group countered the abuse by posting congratulatory comments and praise for her courage in standing up to the abuse.
She participated as a celebrity dancer in Let's Dance 2019, which was broadcast on TV4.
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Who is Linnéa Claeson?
Swedish handball player
When was Linnéa Claeson born?
Linnéa Claeson was born on 31 January 1992 in Norrköping.
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Linnéa Claeson is a handball player and activist.
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Linnéa Claeson is Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Linnéa Claeson. https://biography.guide/linnea-claeson/
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