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12 Facts About Svante Thunberg

1.

Svante Fritz Vilhelm Ernman Thunberg is a Swedish actor and producer.

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Svante Thunberg is the father of climate activist Greta Thunberg.

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Svante Fritz Vilhelm Thunberg was born on 10 June 1969 in Stockholm, Sweden, the son of actor Olof Thunberg and actress Mona Andersson.

4.

Svante Thunberg fell in love with Thunberg and invited him on a first date, to see the film Amelie.

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Svante Thunberg's first daughter, Greta, was born on 3 January 2003, and her parents married in July 2004.

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Ernman's career was just taking off in 2003, and Svante Thunberg stayed at home to look after their children, selling his Porsche.

7.

Ernman did not drive, while Svante Thunberg could provide transport when needed.

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8.

Svante Thunberg acted as manager for his wife's singing career.

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In 2020, Svante Thunberg was credited as lyricist on an album by the singing group Ex Animo.

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Svante Thunberg did not initially support his daughter's school strike for the climate, which begun in August 2018.

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Svante Thunberg believed that she should attend school and not miss classes.

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In July 2019, Svante Thunberg accompanied Greta on her transatlantic crossings on the sailing vessels Malizia II and La Vagabond to visit North America en route to COP25.