Karolina Widerström_
Helsingborgs Maria church parish, Sweden
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Born
Helsingborgs Maria church parish
Birthday
Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Birthday
Died
Birthplace
Helsingborgs Maria church parish, Sweden
Nationality
Languages
Swedish
Parents
Otto Fredrik Widerström, Olivia Erika Widerström
Education
Karolinska Institutet, Uppsala University, Wallinska skolan
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Latin (Olīva)
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Karolina Widerström: Swedish gynecologist (1856–1949).
Born in Helsingborgs Maria church parish (died at age 92).
Recipient of the Honorary Doctor at Karolinska Institutet.
Studied at Karolinska Institutet.
AWARDS (1)
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Honorary Doctor at Karolinska Institutet
WON
Biography
Karolina Olivia Widerström was a Swedish medical doctor and gynecologist. She was the first female physician with a university education in her country. She was also a feminist and a politician, and engaged in the questions of sexual education and female suffrage. She was chairwoman of the National Association for Women's Suffrage and a member of the Stockholm city council.
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Karolina Widerström was born in Helsingborgs Maria church parish.
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