About Lisa Ekedahl
Lived 1895 – 1980 (aged 84). Lisa Ekedahl was a Swedish jurist and suffragist.
Maria Elisabeth "Lisa" Ekedahl (16 July 1895 Växjö – 18 January 1980 Danderyd) was a Swedish lawyer and campaigner for women's suffrage. She was one of the first women in Sweden who worked with law. Ekedahl started as a secretary at Eva Andén's law firm around 1920, but she had not been allowed by her family to take the studentexamen, so she never received a law degree. Nevertheless, she worked with law at Eva Andén's law firm throughout her professional life.
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Who was Lisa Ekedahl?
Swedish lawyer and campaigner for women's suffrage
When was Lisa Ekedahl born?
Lisa Ekedahl was born on 16 July 1895 in Växjö Parish.
When did Lisa Ekedahl die?
Lisa Ekedahl died on 18 January 1980 in Danderyd.
What was Lisa Ekedahl's occupation?
Lisa Ekedahl was a jurist and suffragist.
What nationality was Lisa Ekedahl?
Lisa Ekedahl was Swedish.
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