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About Anna Lindh
A member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party, Anna Lindh served as a member of parliament (Riksdag) for the constituency of the Sodermanland County and stayed in office for five years, that is, from 1998 to 2003.
Family and Education
She was the daughter of Staffan and Nancy Lindh and was born in 1957. She graduated with a degree in law from Uppsala University.
She was married to the former governor of Sodermanland, Bo Lindor Holmberg. She gave birth to two children.
Career
Lindh began her political career at the age of twelve and became a member of the Swedish Social Democratic Youth League. She was driven with the desire to ensure international cooperation as well as solving environmental issues. Her earliest significant position in her political career was in 1994, when she was appointed as Minister for the Environment. She also served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, appointed by the former prime minister of Sweden, Göran Persson.
Assassination
Lindh was assassinated while she was out shopping at the Nordiska Kompaniet department store. She was preparing for a debate on the referendum about Sweden’s adoption of the euro, which was to take place that night. Unfortunately for her, she got stabbed in the chest and abdomen and was immediately rushed to the hospital. Her condition improved for a while after undergoing surgery but she eventually died (on September 11, 2003) as a result of complications.
Legacy
One of her legacies was her work towards achieving European Union legislation on hazardous chemical substances.
The Anna Lindh Professorship of Practice of Global Leadership and Public Policy, which can be located in Harvard Kennedy School at Harvard University, was established in her honor.
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F.A.Q. about Anna Lindh
When is her birthday?
Anna Lindh's birthday is on June 19, 1957.
In how many days is her birthday?
Anna's birthday is in 55 days
How old was Anna when she died?
She was 46 years old.
When did she die?
She died in September 11, 2003.
How old would she be today?
Anna Lindh would be 66 years old if she was alive today.
Where was Anna from?
She was born in Enskede, Sweden.