Claes Emil Tholin was the first leader of the Swedish Social Democratic Party 1896–1907, after collective leadership had been applied in 1889–1896. He was a tailor by occupation. In the years 1880–1890 he worked in Copenhagen and became a member of the tailor's union board there. After returning to Sweden he continued his work as a tailor while becoming a leading force in the Swedish social democratic movement.
- Occupation
- politician, labor leader, tailor
- Position held
- party leader
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Born
- October 22, 1860
- Died
