Alva Myrdal

Alva Myrdal (1902–1986) was a Swedish diplomat, politician and sociologist.

Overview

Born at Uppsala Cathedral Assembly in 1902, died at Danderyd in 1986.

In detail

Alva Myrdal studied at Uppsala University and Stockholm University. the recorded working language is Swedish and English.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Stockholm and Paris. Employment is recorded with United Nations. Positions recorded include member of the First Chamber and ambassador of Sweden to Sri Lanka. Membership is recorded of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and American Philosophical Society.

Distinctions recorded are Nobel Peace Prize, Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding, People's Peace Prize and Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alva Myrdal”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q152437: Alva Myrdal

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