About Sigrid Ekendahl
Lived 1904 – 1996 (aged 92). Sigrid Ekendahl was a Swedish politician, waiter and ombudsman.
Sigrid Ekendahl (1904-1996) was a Swedish politician of the Social Democratic Party. Born in Eskilstuna, she worked as a nursing home assistant and then a waitress at the local hotel. She successfully fought for the elimination of a separate pay schedule for women. She was MP of the Second Chamber of the Parliament of Sweden from 1940 to 1948 and 1956 to 1968.
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Who was Sigrid Ekendahl?
Swedish politician
When was Sigrid Ekendahl born?
Sigrid Ekendahl was born on 17 January 1904 in Eskilstuna parish.
When did Sigrid Ekendahl die?
Sigrid Ekendahl died on 15 October 1996 in Oscar Parish.
What was Sigrid Ekendahl's occupation?
Sigrid Ekendahl was a politician, waiter and ombudsman.
What nationality was Sigrid Ekendahl?
Sigrid Ekendahl was Swedish.
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