Gerda Höjer

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1893 –

97

Who is Gerda Höjer?

Gerda Höjer, was a Swedish nurse and politician for the Liberal People's Party.

Gerda Höjer was a nurse and the president of the The Swedish Association of Nurses 1945-1960. She was a member of the second chamber of the Riksdag 1949-1960. She was focused on social issues, particularly the policy of health and medical care. She was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal by the International Committee of the Red Cross after WWII, and was the President of the International Council of Nurses in 1947.

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Jul 23, 1893

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on July 23, 2013

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