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Gunnar Hedlund

Swedish jurist, civil servant and politician (1900-1989) · Sweden · On the map · Politicians · Died at 89

Gunnar Hedlund was a Swedish politician and jurist who served as Minister of the Interior from 1951 to 1957. From 1949 to 1971, he led the Centre Party (C), playing a crucial role in transforming the rural-focused interest group into a broader center-right party.

Gunnar Hedlund is read about 52 times a day, in 8 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 8 October 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 120 days, one point a day.

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Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star1955

About this person

Country
Sweden
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1900 to 1989 · aged 89