Sofia Svensson (1873–1923), was a Swedish Politician (Communist), known as Röda Sofia (Red Sofia). [1]

Picture of Sofia Svensson, Swedish politician

She was a professional school teacher.

She was a suffragist and a member of the Gothenburg branch of the National Association for Women's Suffrage (Sweden).

She was a member of the Gothenburg City Council in 1922 until her death. She was as such the first Communist elected to the post. She mainly devoted her effort to children's welfare.

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  1. ^ Sofia Mathilda Svensson, www.skbl.se/sv/artikel/SofiaSvensson, Svenskt kvinnobiografiskt lexikon (artikel av Sofia Persson), hämtad 2023-11-15.