Gunnar Sträng
Swedish politician (1906-1992) · Sweden · On the map · Politicians · Died at 85
Gunnar Georg Emanuel Sträng was a Swedish trade unionist and statesman who served as Finance Minister (1955-1976) in the cabinets of both Tage Erlander and Olof Palme. He is the longest-serving cabinet member in Swedish history; he continuously held office in every Swedish government from 1945 to 1976.
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A member of the Social Democratic Party (S), he was also a member of the Riksdag for Västra Götaland from 1946 to 1985.
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Sweden
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1906 to 1992 · aged 85
