Björn von Sydow
Swedish politician and Minister for Defence
Born
November 26th, 1945
79 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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A prominent academic and politician, served as the 27th Minister for Defence in Sweden. Held various positions within the Swedish Parliament and engaged in defense policy and military strategy during a critical period in the nation's history. Contributed to discussions on international security and Sweden's role in NATO. Actively participated in efforts to enhance Sweden's defense capabilities and military cooperation with other countries.
Served as the 27th Minister for Defence in Sweden from 2002 to 2003.
Contributed to Swedish defense policy and military strategy.
Held multiple roles within the Swedish Parliament.
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