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.

[3][4][5] Svante became a member of the Privy Council of Sweden no later than 1482, but acted in opposition to his distant kinsman Sten Sture the Elder, going as far as supporting King John of Denmark.

Unwillingly he then switched sides and supported Sten Sture in overthrowing the king.

His resignation was demanded by the Privy Council of Sweden in the summer of 1511, on the grounds that he had neglected the defense on the occasion of Danish ravages.

Through this marriage he was the father of future statesman and regent of Sweden, Sten Sture the Younger (1493–1520).