Elsa Belfrage
1891–1983 (age 92)
Biography
Elsa Belfrage (1891–1983) was a pioneering Swedish physician who dedicated her career to advancing medical practice and patient care during a transformative period in Swedish healthcare. Throughout her professional life, she contributed significantly to the medical field, breaking barriers as a woman in the medical profession during the early twentieth century.
Her legacy endures as a testament to her commitment to medicine and her role in paving the way for future generations of female physicians in Sweden. She was laid to rest at Drängsered cemetery, where she is remembered for her professional achievements and dedication to her calling.