Erik Gustaf Geijer
Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher, and composer (1783–1847)
Erik Gustaf Geijer was born on January 12, 1783 in Ransäter and died on April 23, 1847 in Jakob and Johannes parish, aged 64. Recorded occupations: historian, writer, composer, poet, translator and musicologist. Country of citizenship: Sweden. Positions held include member of the Riksdag of the Estates and seat 14 of the Swedish Academy. Fields of work: literature and history. Notable works include “På nyårsdagen 1838” and “Records of Sweden”. Educated at Uppsala University. Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish Academy, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.
- Born
- January 12, 1783 · Ransäter
- Died
- April 23, 1847 · Jakob and Johannes parish
- Age at death
- 64
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Occupations
- historian, writer, composer, poet, translator, musicologist
- Positions held
- member of the Riksdag of the Estates, seat 14 of the Swedish Academy
- Notable works
- På nyårsdagen 1838, Records of Sweden
- Education
- Uppsala University
- Wikipedia editions
- 25 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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