Sten Andersson
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Sten Sture Andersson (April 20, 1923, Stockholm, Sweden – September 16, 2006, Stockholm, Sweden) was a Swedish social democratic politician.
He worked closely with Olof Palme, and became known internationally for his support of Palestinian independence from Israel.
Andersson died suddenly from a heart attack on the afternoon of 2006-09-16.[1]
[edit] Appointments
- Minister for Foreign Affairs (1985-1991)
- Minister for Social Affairs (1982-1985)
- Member of the Riksdag (1966-1994)
- Member of the executive committee of the Social Democrat Party (1962-1993)
- Secretary of the Social Democrat Party (1962-1982)
| Preceded by Lennart Bodström |
Swedish Minister for Foreign Affairs 1985–1991 |
Succeeded by Margaretha af Ugglas |
