Camilla Odhnoff

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Camilla Odhnoff
Camilla Odhnoff (cropped).jpg
Governor of Blekinge County
In office
1974–1992
Personal details
Born(1928-06-06)6 June 1928
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died16 July 2013(2013-07-16) (aged 85)
Political partySocial Democrat

Elna "Camilla" Odhnoff, née Wilske (6 June 1928 16 July 2013) was a Swedish politician (Social Democrat). [1] She served as Minister without portfolio responsible for Family, Youth and Immigration in 1967–1974. She served as the Governor of Blekinge County in 1974-1992 and was the first female governor in Sweden. She was born in Gamlestaden, Gothenburg.

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  1. "Camilla Odhnoff har avlidit". DN.SE. Retrieved 19 July 2013.

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