Sten Andersson

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Sten Sture Andersson (b. April 20, 1923, Stockholm, Sweden - d. 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 a sudden death caused by 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

[edit] References

1. ^ Triches, Robert. "Sten Andersson död", Aftonbladet, Aftonbladet Nya Medier, 2006-09-16. Retrieved on 2006-10-03. (in Swedish)