Sofia Svensson

Sofia Svensson (1873–1923), was a Swedish Politician (Communist), known as Röda Sofia (Red Sofia). She was a professional school teacher. She was a suffragist and a member of the Gothenburg branch of the National Association for Women's Suffrage (Sweden). She was a member of the Gothenburg City Council in 1922 until her death. She was as such the first Communist elected to the post. She mainly devoted her effort to cildren's welfare.