Biographies

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 * Per Albin Hansson, Politician**

Per Albin Hansson was born in Kulladal, Sweden on October 28, 1885.

Per Albin Hansson was a Swedish politician, chairman of the Social Democrats, and two-time Prime Minister. Hansson created the "Swedish Model" that remains largely intact to this date, including a strict policy of neutrality. He was one of the first professional politicians of Sweden. He participated in the creation of the Swedish Social Democratic Youth in 1903 and presided as its chairman in 1908-09. He was in office as Prime Minister of Sweden from September 24, 1932 to June 19, 1936.

Hansson died at the age of 60 of a heart attack in Stockholm, Sweden on October 6, 1946 while stepping off a tram at the Alstens Gard Station.

Per Albin Hansson, seen often as the most successful prime minister in Swedish history, is buried in North Burial Ground in Stockholm, Sweden.

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