Swedish politician and prime minister (194669), born in Ransäter, Värmland, SWC Sweden. He studied science and sociology at Lund University, where he joined a club for student radicals. Elected an MP for the Social Democrat Party (1932), he held various ministerial posts until succeeding P A Hansson as prime minister in 1946. During his record 23 year period in office he gained respect and popularity for his political skill and acumen.
Tage Erlander|
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| 25th Prime Minister of Sweden | |
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In office October 11, 1946 – October 14, 1969 |
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| Preceded by | Per Albin Hansson |
| Succeeded by | Olof Palme |
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June 13, 1901 Ransäter |
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June 21, 1985 Huddinge |
| Political party | Social Democrats |
| Spouse | Aina Erlander |
Tage Fritiof Erlander (help·info) (June 13, 1901, Ransäter, Sweden - June 21, 1985, Huddinge, near Stockholm, Sweden) was a Swedish politician.
Erlander holds the record as the longest serving Prime Minister of any western democracy, as he held his post for 23 years, from 1946 to 1969.
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Preceded by: Per Albin Hansson |
Prime Minister of Sweden 1946-1969 |
Succeeded by: Olof Palme |
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