Bengt Odevall | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 January 1921 Bräkne-Hoby, Sweden |
| Died | 18 February 2006 (aged 85) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Years active | 1945–1993 |
| Spouse |
Ulla Stålhammar
(m. 1944–2006) |
| Children | 4 |
Bengt Odevall (24 January 1921 – 18 February 2006), was a Swedish diplomat. Odevall began his career in 1945 as an attaché at Sweden's Ministry for Foreign Affairs after completing his law degree at Uppsala University. Over his career, he held multiple prominent posts abroad, including in Madrid, New York City, and London, and later as consul general in Minneapolis. He was appointed ambassador to Brazil in 1970. Following his work in Brazil, he served as ambassador in Tokyo from 1975 to 1981, Seoul from 1975 to 1979, and his final post was in Bern from 1982 to 1987. In addition to his diplomatic roles, he led Swedish delegations in major international negotiations and represented Sweden in trade and arbitration, showcasing his expertise in both diplomacy and international trade.