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Carl Bildt
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Carl Bildt

Politician · born July 15, 1949

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Nils Daniel Carl Bildt is a Swedish politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Sweden from 1991 to 1994 and as leader of the Moderate Party (M) from 1986 to 1999. He served twice as Leader of the Opposition.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. ~37Became party leader1986
  2. 42Became Prime Minister of SwedenOctober 4, 1991
  3. 46Became High Representative for Bosnia and HerzegovinaDecember 14, 1995

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