About Märta Leijon
Lived 1893 – 1971 (aged 78). Märta Leijon was a Swedish writer and politician.
Märta Leijon (1893-1971) was a Swedish politician (Centre Party) and writer.
She was born to the farmer Anders Svensson and Anna Svensson. She worked as a schoolteacher for a time.
She was active as a writer. She produced both novels as well as articles and instructions about issues related foremost to agriculture. In her novels, she described the life of farmers and the hard work expected from women within the life of farmers.
She was the co-founder and the first Chair of the Center women in 1932–1933.
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Who was Märta Leijon?
Swedish politician
When was Märta Leijon born?
Märta Leijon was born on 22 February 1893 in Kållerstad church parish.
When did Märta Leijon die?
Märta Leijon died on 21 December 1971 in Smålandsstenar, Villstad church parish.
What was Märta Leijon's occupation?
Märta Leijon was a writer and politician.
What nationality was Märta Leijon?
Märta Leijon was Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Märta Leijon. https://biography.guide/marta-leijon/
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