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Signe Swensson

1888 – 1974

Norwegian politician

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Lived 1888 – 1974 (aged 85). Signe Swensson was a Norwegian politician, physician, dermatologist and women's rights activist.

Signe Swensson (23 November 1888 in Trondhjem – 22 April 1974) was a Norwegian physician and politician for the Conservative Party of Norway. She served as a Member of Parliament from 1931 to 1936 and as president of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights in 1956.

Originally trained as a teacher at Oslo Teacher's College in 1912, she got her cand.med. degree in 1922, and worked as a district physician in Frøya Municipality before settling in Trondhjem as a specialist in skin diseases in 1927.

She was president of the Norwegian Association of Female Professionals 1936–46, member of the city council of Trondheim 1937-47 and president of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights.

Her father was Swedish-born businessman Pehr Gustaf Swensson and her brother was physician Nils Victor Swensson.

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Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Norway, President of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Signe Swensson?

Norwegian politician (1888-1974)

When was Signe Swensson born?

Signe Swensson was born on 23 November 1888 in Trondheim.

When did Signe Swensson die?

Signe Swensson died on 22 April 1974 in Trondheim.

What was Signe Swensson's occupation?

Signe Swensson was a politician, physician, dermatologist and women's rights activist.

What nationality was Signe Swensson?

Signe Swensson was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Signe Swensson

· Wikidata: Q7512888

· DBpedia: Signe Swensson

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