Lennart Bladh facts for kids

Lennart Villiam Bladh (born July 3, 1920 – died July 10, 2006) was a Swedish politician. He served as a member of the Riksdag, which is like Sweden's parliament, from 1974 to 1985. He was part of the Social Democrats.

Who Was Lennart Bladh?

Lennart Villiam Bladh was born on July 3, 1920, in a city called Kristianstad in Sweden. His parents were Matilda Jakobsson and Nils Bladh, who worked for the railway. Lennart grew up and later became an important person in Swedish politics. He lived in Hässleholm and was married to a woman named Gunvor. He passed away on July 10, 2006, when he was 86 years old. He was buried in Hässleholm.

Education and Early Work

Lennart Bladh went to a folk high school in 1947-1948 and again in 1957-1959. He also studied at a university in the early 1960s. Before becoming a politician, he worked in the wood industry from 1935 to 1953. After that, he became a teacher. He taught crafts and helped students plan their future careers.

A Career in Politics

Lennart Bladh was a member of the Swedish Social Democratic Party. This is one of the main political parties in Sweden. In 1973, he was chosen to be a member of the Riksdag. The Riksdag is the national assembly of Sweden, where laws are made. He represented the area of Skåne Northern and Eastern.

He held his seat in the Riksdag for 12 years, from 1974 to 1985. During this time, he was re-elected in 1976, 1979, and 1982. While in the Riksdag, he was involved in important committees. He was a member and even the chairman of the Education Committee and the Culture Affairs Committee. These committees help make decisions about schools, learning, and cultural activities in Sweden.

See also

• List of former members of the Riksdag