Erik Gustaf Geijer

Erik Gustaf Geijer

Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher, and composer

Died aged 64CapricornSweden

Biography

Erik Gustaf Geijer (12 January 1783 – 23 April 1847) was a Swedish writer, historian, poet, romantic critic of political economy, philosopher, and composer. His writings served to promote Swedish National Romanticism. He was an influential advocate of conservatism, but switched to liberalism later in life.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • member of the Riksdag of the Estates
  • seat 14 of the Swedish Academy

Employers / organisations

  • Uppsala University

Notable works

  • På nyårsdagen 1838
  • Records of Sweden

Family

Spouse(s)
Anna Lisa Lilljebjörn
Children
Johanna Ulrika Agnes Geijer
Parents
Bengt Gustaf GeijerUlrica Magdalena Geisler
Siblings
Carl Fredrik GeijerBengt Gustaf Geijer

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Erik Gustaf Geijer died on April 23, 1847 at the age of 64.
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Erik Gustaf Geijer was born on January 12, 1783.
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Erik Gustaf Geijer was born in Ransäter.
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Erik Gustaf Geijer is a citizen of Sweden.
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According to Wikidata, Erik Gustaf Geijer's spouse is or was Anna Lisa Lilljebjörn.
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Wikidata lists 1 child of Erik Gustaf Geijer.

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