Sten Wickbom
| Sten Wickbom | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Kronoberg County | |
|
In office 1988–1995 | |
| Preceded by | Britt Mogård |
| Succeeded by | Wiggo Komstedt |
| Minister for Justice | |
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In office 15 November 1983 – 19 October 1987 | |
| Preceded by | Ove Rainer |
| Succeeded by | Anna-Greta Leijon |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
14 March 1931 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died |
26 December 2015 (aged 84) Växjö, Sweden |
| Political party | Swedish Social Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Gunnel Wickbom |
Sten Gustaf Wickbom (14 March 1931 – 26 December 2015) was a Swedish politician and member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party. Wickbom served as the Minister for Justice from 1983 to 1987. He then became the Governor of Kronoberg County from 1988 to 1995.[1][2]
Wickbom, who served Minister for Justice from 1983 to 1987, oversaw the investigation into the assassination of Prime Minister Olof Palme, which occurred on February 28, 1986, during his tenure.[2] One year later, Wickbom left the government shortly after the escape of Stig Bergling, a former Swedish Security Service convicted of spying for the Soviet Union.[2] It was rumored that Wickbom was forced to resign following Bergling's escape, which Wickbom denied.[2]
Wickbom was a native of Växjö.[2] He moved back to Växjö during the 1990s after completing his tenure as Governor of Kronoberg County.[2]
Sten Wickbom died in Växjö on 26 December 2015, at the age of 84.[1][2] He was survived by his wife, Gunnel Wickbom.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Lundberg Andersson, Hannes (2016-01-03). "Sten Wickbom har avlidit 84 år gammal". Expressen. Retrieved 2016-01-04.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Sten Wickbom är död". Svenska Dagbladet. 2016-01-03. Retrieved 2016-01-04.