Carl David af Wirsén
poet, literary critic and the Swedish Academy's permanent secretary from 1884-1912 (1842–1912)
Carl David af Wirsén was born on December 9, 1842 in Vallentuna parish and died on June 15, 1912 in Engelbrekt church parish, aged 69. Recorded occupations: poet, writer and literary critic. Country of citizenship: Sweden. Positions held include seat 8 of the Swedish Academy and Swedish Academy permanent secretary. Educated at Uppsala University. Member of Swedish Academy, Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.
- Born
- December 9, 1842 · Vallentuna parish
- Died
- June 15, 1912 · Engelbrekt church parish
- Age at death
- 69
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Occupations
- poet, writer, literary critic
- Positions held
- seat 8 of the Swedish Academy, Swedish Academy permanent secretary
- Education
- Uppsala University
- Wikipedia editions
- 12 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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