Background
He was born in Västervik and later pursued an academic career at Linköping University.
He was born in Västervik and later pursued an academic career at Linköping University.
He was later elected Leader of the Opposition on Linköping Municipal Council. After losing the 1994 election, Lindgren returned to leading the opposition. In 2002, he was appointed Governor of Kalmar County.
Lindgren is chairperson of the Swedish Civil Protection Association.
Between 1991 and 1994 he led a non-socialist administration in the city.