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Ture Lennart Bodström (born April 20, 1928 – died April 30, 2015) was an important Swedish politician. He was born in the city of Gothenburg. Bodström held several key roles in the Swedish government.

Early Life and Career

Lennart Bodström was born in Gothenburg, Sweden. He grew up and later became involved in politics. His career led him to serve his country in significant ways.

Serving as a Minister

Bodström became a government minister in the 1980s. He first served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs. This means he was in charge of Sweden's relationships with other countries. He held this position from 1982 to 1985. He was part of the government led by Olof Palme. This government was from the Social Democratic Party.

After the election in 1985, Bodström changed roles. He then became the Minister for Education. In this job, he was responsible for schools and learning in Sweden. He worked to improve education for young people.

Later Years

Lennart Bodström passed away on April 30, 2015, at the age of 87. He is remembered for his work in Swedish politics. He helped shape Sweden's foreign policy and educational system during his time as a minister.

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