Esaias Tegnér
Swedish poet, professor and bishop (1782–1846)
Esaias Tegnér was born on November 13, 1782 in By parish and died on November 2, 1846 in Växjö Landsförsamling, aged 63. Recorded occupations: poet, writer, university teacher, Lutheran pastor, librarian and bishop. Country of citizenship: Sweden. Positions held include seat 8 of the Swedish Academy. Notable works include “Frithiof's Saga”. Educated at Lund University. Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish Academy, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities and Geatish Society.
- Born
- November 13, 1782 · By parish
- Died
- November 2, 1846 · Växjö Landsförsamling
- Age at death
- 63
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Occupations
- poet, writer, university teacher, Lutheran pastor, librarian, bishop
- Positions held
- seat 8 of the Swedish Academy
- Notable works
- Frithiof's Saga
- Education
- Lund University
- Wikipedia editions
- 31 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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