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About Hans Hagnell
- Hans Hagnell (December 15, 1919 - June 16, 2006) was a Swedish Social Democratic politician, governor and economist.Hagnell was born in Gothenburg, Sweden on December 15, 1919 to Axel Hagnell, an author and illustrator, and Maria Hagnell.
- He is cousin to professor Olle Hagnell.
- Hagnell studied at Gothenburg University and graduated with a master's degree in political science in 1946 and a licentiate degree in economics in 1948.In 1956 Hagnell was elected as a Social Democratic member of the Second Chamber of the Swedish Parliament, representing Stockholm, and he became a member of various committees.
- He served as member of the Swedish parliament from 1956 to 1973.
- In 1971 Hagnell was appointed to governor of Gävleborg County (1971-1986) by prime minister Olof Palme.
- Hagnell succeeded Jarl Hjalmarson, the former leader of the conservative Swedish Moderate Party as governor.
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