Karin Söder
Karin Ann-Marie Söder (née Bergenfur; 30 November 1928 – 19 December 2015) was a Swedish Centre politician. She was the first woman in Sweden to be elected the leader of a major political party. She headed the Swedish Centre Party from 1985 to 1987. She was also one of the first female foreign ministers in the world.
Karin Söder | |
|---|---|
| Minister for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 8 October 1976 – 18 October 1978 | |
| Prime Minister | Thorbjörn Fälldin |
| Preceded by | Sven Andersson |
| Succeeded by | Hans Blix |
| Minister for Health and Social Affairs | |
| In office 12 October 1979 – 8 October 1982 | |
| Prime Minister | Thorbjörn Fälldin |
| Preceded by | Gabriel Romanus |
| Succeeded by | Sten Andersson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karin Ann-Marie Söder 30 November 1928 Kil, Sweden |
| Died | 19 December 2015 (aged 87) Täby, Sweden |
| Political party | Centre Party |
| Occupation | Teacher |
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