Svante Nilsson, Sweden politician (born 1460)

Svante Nilsson was a Swedish nobleman and regent of Sweden from 1504 to 1512. He was the father of Sten Sture the Younger (1493–1520), who later served as regent of Sweden during the era of the Kalmar Union.

January 2 is the second day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 363 days remain until the end of the year.