Jan Björklund
Jan Björklund | |
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Björklund in 2017 | |
| Marshal of the Realm | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2026 | |
| Monarch | Carl XVI Gustaf |
| Preceded by | Fredrik Wersäll |
| Ambassador of Sweden to Italy | |
| In office 1 September 2020 – 15 August 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Rydberg |
| Succeeded by | Karin Höglund |
| Leader of the Liberals | |
| In office 7 September 2007 – 28 June 2019 | |
| Party secretary | Erik Ullenhag Nina Larsson Maria Arnholm |
| Preceded by | Lars Leijonborg |
| Succeeded by | Nyamko Sabuni |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden | |
| In office 5 October 2010 – 3 October 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Fredrik Reinfeldt |
| Preceded by | Maud Olofsson |
| Succeeded by | Margot Wallström |
| Minister for Education | |
| In office 12 September 2007 – 3 October 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Fredrik Reinfeldt |
| Preceded by | Lars Leijonborg |
| Succeeded by | Gustav Fridolin |
| Minister for Schools | |
| In office 6 October 2006 – 12 September 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | Fredrik Reinfeldt |
| Preceded by | Ibrahim Baylan |
| Succeeded by | Himself as Minister for Education |
| Member of the Riksdag | |
| In office 2 October 2006 – 31 October 2019 | |
| Constituency | Stockholm County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 18 April 1962 Skene, Sweden |
| Party | Liberals |
| Spouse |
Anette Brifalk (m. 1992) |
| Children | 2 (adopted) |
| Occupation | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Sweden |
| Branch/service | Swedish Army |
| Years of service | 1981–1994 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Svea Life Guards (1988–94) |
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Jan Arne Björklund (born 18 April 1962) is a Swedish Liberal politician. He was a member of the Riksdag from 2006 to 2019, representing Stockholm County, and served as leader of the Liberals from 2007 to 2019. Björklund served as minister for education from 2007 to 2014, and as Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden from 2010 to 2014.
He served as Ambassador of Sweden to Italy from 2020 to 2025 and has served as Marshal of the Realm since 1 January 2026.