Märta Björnbom (25 May 1888 in

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– 14 July 1973 in

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) was a Swedish lawyer. She was one of the first women in

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to complete a law degree in the early 20th century. She had worked in the law sphere, like being a notary, legal representative, an assistant to a lawyer, then later being involved in many associations; member of the International Law Association, chaired the Swedish Women's Citizens' Union, an apolitical association that worked to achieve gender equality and improve women's conditions.

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