Sofia Svensson

Svensson in 1937

Sofia Svensson (1873–1923), known as Röda Sofia (Red Sofia), was a Swedish communist politician.[1]

She was a professional school teacher.

She was a suffragist and a member of the Gothenburg branch of the National Association for Women's Suffrage.

She was a member of the Gothenburg City Council in 1922 until her death. She was as such the first Communist elected to the post. She mainly devoted her effort to children's welfare.

References

  1. ^ Sofia Mathilda Svensson, www.skbl.se/sv/artikel/SofiaSvensson, Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon (artikel av Sofia Persson), hämtad 15 November 2023.
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