About Maria Larsson
Born 1956. Maria Larsson is a Swedish politician, teacher and civil servant.
Ingrid Maria Larsson (born 20 January 1956 in Långasjö) is a Swedish politician of the Christian Democrats who served as Governor of Örebro County from May 2015 to December 2022, appointed by the cabinet of Stefan Löfven. She previously served as Minister for Children and the Elderly from 2010 to 2014 and as Minister for the Elderly and Public Health from 2006 to 2010. A member of the Christian Democrats, she was an MP of the Swedish Riksdag from 1998 to 2014.
Following the 2014 election defeat and her defeat from the Riksdag, Larsson announced that she will leave politics and step down as deputy party leader in 2015.
Career She is a trained schoolteacher, and is married with three children. She was a Member of Parliament from 1998 to 2014 representing Jönköping County, and deputy chairman of the Christian Democrats from 2003 to 2015.
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Who is Maria Larsson?
Swedish civil servant, teacher and politician
When was Maria Larsson born?
Maria Larsson was born on 20 January 1956 in Långasjö church parish.
What is Maria Larsson's occupation?
Maria Larsson is a politician, teacher and civil servant.
What nationality is Maria Larsson?
Maria Larsson is Swedish.
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· DBpedia: Maria Larsson (politician)
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