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Encyclopedia > Ingvar Carlsson

Ingvar Carlsson (born 9 November 1934 in Borås, Västra Götalands län, Sweden), is a Swedish politician, former Prime Minister of Sweden (Mar 1986–Oct 1991; Oct 1994–Mar 1996) and leader of the Social Democrat Party (Mar 1986–Mar 1996). November 9 is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 52 days remaining. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... BorÃ¥s Municipality [buroːs] is a municipality in western Sweden, where the city BorÃ¥s is the seat of government. ... Västra Götaland County, or Västra Götalands län is a County or län on the western coast of Sweden. ... The Prime Minister or Statsminister is the head of Government in Sweden. ... The Social Democratic Labour Party of Sweden (Sveriges Socialdemokratiska Arbetareparti or SAP), is a one of the main political parties in Sweden. ...


In 1965, after completing his studies in the United States, he was elected member of the Swedish Parliament. In the same year, he also became leader of the Social Democrat youth organization, the SSU. He had the following ministerial posts; Minister of Education 1969-1973, Minister of Housing 1973-1976, Deputy Prime Minister 1982-1986 and following the assassination of Olof Palme in 1986 Ingvar Carlsson became the new Prime Minister or Statsminister and party leader. In 1990 the Carlsson cabinet resigned after failing to gain majority for economic reforms, but was reinstated immediately with a slightly changed agenda. 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (link goes to calendar). ... Riksdag is also the Swedish name of the Parliament of Finland. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) is a leap year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) is a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Jack Ruby murdered Lee Harvey Oswald, the alleged assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, in a very public manner In its most common use, assassination has come to mean the killing of an important person. ... Olof Palme ▶(?) (January 30, 1927 – February 28, 1986) was a Swedish politician. ... 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Prime Minister or Statsminister is the head of Government in Sweden. ... This article is about the year. ...


The Social Democrats lost the elections in 1991, but Carlsson returned to power after the elections in 1994 and was succeeded by Göran Persson both as Prime Minister and party leader in 1996. His career has been shaped by the heritage of Olof Palme, with whom he worked closely, but his policies are more seen as being a continuation of the legacy established by Tage Erlander. Elections in Sweden gives information on election and election results in Sweden. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... nogon er en liten @#%/&#¤ och ser ut sÃ¥ här Göran Persson at his home, ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Olof Palme â–¶(?) (January 30, 1927 – February 28, 1986) was a Swedish politician. ... â–¶(?) (June 13, 1901, Ransäter, Sweden - June 21, 1985, Huddinge, near Stockholm, Sweden) was a Swedish politician. ...


A satirical TV show likened Ingvar Carlsson's appearance to the sole of a shoe, which led to the (slightly affectionate) use of the nickname the Sole ("Sulan").

Preceded by:
Olof Palme
Prime Minister of Sweden
1986–1991
Succeeded by:
Carl Bildt
Preceded by:
Carl Bildt
Prime Minister of Sweden
1994–1996
Succeeded by:
Göran Persson

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Ingvar Carlsson (born 1934), Swedish politician, former Prime Minister of Sweden and leader of the Swedish Social Democrat Party.
In 1990 the Carlsson cabinet resigned after failing to gain majority for economic reforms, but was reinstated immediately with a slightly changed agenda.
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