Sven Backlund

Sven Einar Backlund (31 May 1917 – 20 September 1997) was a Swedish diplomat. He was the ambassador of Sweden to Yugoslavia, European Economic Community and West Germany. He also served as the Permanent Representative of Sweden to the Council of Europe.

Early life and education Backlund was born on 31 May 1917 in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of Sven Backlund, an editor, and his wife Herta (née Bergström). His father was a social democratic figure and worked for the Gothenburg-based news magazine Ny Tid as a foreign editor in the 1940s.

Backlund obtained his university degree in 1936. He founded the Social Democratic student club at Stockholm University College. He served as the councilor of mission in Belgrade between 1961 and 1964, becoming ambassador to Yugoslavia in 1963.

Backlund was appointed Permanent Representative of Sweden to the ECSC, Euratom, and the EEC in 1968 which he held until 1972.

Later years and legacy Backlund worked as a writer after his retirement from diplomatic post.

Personal life Backlund was married to Kristina Molander, the daughter of master tailor E Molander and Ester Näsholm. They had two children: Karin (born 1946) and Sven (born 1947).