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Göran Persson

Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 · Sweden · On the map · Politicians · Born 1949 · age 77

Hans Göran Persson is a Swedish former politician who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1996 to 2006 and as Leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party from 1996 to 2007. Since 2019, he has served as chairman of the banking group Swedbank.

Göran Persson is read about 243 times a day, in 52 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 9 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 400 days, one point a day.

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A life in dates

2021Global Economy PrizeAward2011Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st ClassAward2007Sophie PrizeAward2006Honorary Doctor of the Tbilisi State UniversityAward2004Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of RomaniaAwardHonorary DoctorateAward2001Raoul Wallenberg AwardAward1949Born20 January 1949

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In their own words 2

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2 statements, newest first
  1. Den som är satt i skuld är inte fri.

    Translation: Those who are indebted are not free., Own words

  2. Bush är underskattad i Europa och han är en skicklig politiker, även om vi inte tycker om hans politik.

    Translation: Bush is underestimated in Europe and he is a skilled politician, even though we don't like his policies., Own words

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Awards

Global Economy Prize2021
Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class2011
Sophie Prize2007
Honorary Doctor of the Tbilisi State University2006
Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania2004
Honorary Doctorate2004
Raoul Wallenberg Award2001
H. M. The King's Medal
Order of the Three Stars

About this person

Country
Sweden
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1949 · age 77