Bo Gösta Bohman (15 January 1911 – 12 August 1997) was a Swedish politician and the leader of the Swedish liberal conservative Moderate Party from 1970 to 1981, during a period in which the party strengthened its position in Swedish politics. He served as minister of economics during the three-party centre-right Swedish governments 1976–1978 and 1979–1981. He has since become a model for many Moderate politicians, especially in the Moderate Youth League. His leadership saw a period of liberalisation of the Moderate policies, a process which continues to this day.
Early life
Bohman was born on 15 January 1911 in Stockholm, Sweden, to Conrad Bohman, a managing director, and his wife, Berta (née Gabrielsson). He completed his studentexamen (upper secondary school exam) in 1930 and his reserve officer exam in 1932. In 1943, he reached the rank of captain in the Svea Artillery Regiment's reserve. He earned a law degree (Candidate of Law) in 1936.
Career
Bohman served as a court clerk from 1936 to 1939 before becoming an assistant director at the Stockholm Master Builders' Association (Stockholms byggmästarförening) from 1939 to 1942. In 1942, he was appointed acting secretary to the town-building department (stadsbyggnadsroteln).
- 50px Commander of the Order of the Polar Star (6 June 1969)
- 50px Commander of the Order of Vasa (6 June 1964)
- Swedish Reserve Officers' Association Badge of Honor (Svenska reservofficersföreningens hederstecken)