Svante Lundkvist

Svante Lundkvist (20 July 1919 – 9 July 1991) was a Swedish trade unionist and social democratic politician. He held various cabinet posts, including minister of communication, minister of civil service affairs and minister of agriculture. He was a long-term member of the Parliament serving between 1959 and 1986.

Early life and education Lundkvist was born in Eskilstuna on 20 July 1919. He received a university degree in 1935 and started his career at the post office.

Lundkvist was again named as the minister of agriculture in 1982, and his term ended in 1986. However, Lundkvist's second term as agriculture minister witnessed some conflicts due to the high prices of agricultural products and delayed agricultural reforms. One of their slogans directed Lundkvist asking his resignation.

Lundkvist also served as the chairman of the Swedish film review board.

Death Lundkvist died in his hometown on 9 July 1991.