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Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

origin. Notable people with the surname include: * Hugo Leander Blomquist (1885–1964), botanist *

Edwin W. Blomquist Edwin W. Blomquist (October 30, 1896 – July 6, 1963) was an American railroad locomotive engineer, labor activist, and politician. Early life and education Born in Chicago, Illinois, Blomquist moved with his family to Sweden in 1900 be ...

(1896–1963), American politician * Kathleen Blomquist, United States Government official * Michael Blomquist (born 1981), American rower and a former World Champion *

Rich Blomquist Rich Blomquist (born July 27, 1977) is an American writer, producer and occasional actor. He was a staff writer for ''The Daily Show'' in 2003–2006, 2009 and 2011. Career He has also contributed material to ''Saturday Night Live'', specifical ...

, staff writer for The Daily Show

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