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Elisabeth Nilsson (lawyer)

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Elisabeth Nilsson
Born
Nilla Elisabeth Nilsson

1878
Died1941
Occupation(s)Lawyer, suffragist

Nilla Elisabeth Nilsson (1878–1941) was a Swedish lawyer and suffragist.

She was the first female lawyer interacting in Malmö, where she opened her practice in 1916.[1]

She was active in the campaign for the introduction of women's suffrage in Sweden and served as chairperson of the Association for Women's Suffrage in Malmö [sv] from 1917 to 1921.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Women's Suffrage / V Year. 1916
  2. ^ Annual Reports of the National Association and Local Associations for Women's Suffrage., Stockholm, 1903–1921
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