About Olof Olsson
Lived 1872 – 1939 (aged 67). Olof Olsson was a Swedish politician and adjunct professor.
Olof Olsson (18 June 1872 – 18 December 1939) was a Swedish Social Democratic politician. He served as minister of education and ecclesiastical affairs during several periods (1919–1920, 1921–1923 and 1924–1926).
He was the father of cartoonist and journalist Jan-Erik Garland.
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Who was Olof Olsson?
Swedish politician
When was Olof Olsson born?
Olof Olsson was born on 18 June 1872.
When did Olof Olsson die?
Olof Olsson died on 18 December 1939 in Sankt Matteus.
What was Olof Olsson's occupation?
Olof Olsson was a politician and adjunct professor.
What nationality was Olof Olsson?
Olof Olsson was Swedish.
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