Erik Gustaf Geijer

Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher, and composer (1783–1847)
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Erik Gustaf Geijer
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Erik Gustaf Geijer was born on January 12, 1783, in Ransäter [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. A Swedish citizen [9][10][11], Geijer went on to attend Uppsala University , where he would later become employed in 1815 . As a historian, writer, composer, poet, translator, and musicologist [8][12], Geijer's work spanned the fields of literature and history [13].

Geijer held various notable positions, including member of the Riksdag of the Estates, seat 14 of the Swedish Academy from 1826 to 1847 , and member of the Riksdag of the Estates from 1828 to 1841 . He was also a member of several prestigious academies, including the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish Academy, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities .

Geijer's notable works include På nyårsdagen 1838 and Records of Sweden . He died on April 23, 1847, in Stockholm [2][3][14][6][1][7][15][8] and was buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery [16][17].

Erik Gustaf Geijer

Summary

Erik Gustaf Geijer is a human[1]. Born in Ransäter[2], he… he was born on January 12, 1783[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on April 23, 1847[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], composer[8], poet[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's place of birth was Ransäter[2].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer passed away in Stockholm[4].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer passed away in Jakob and Johannes parish[12].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer was born on January 12, 1783[3].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer died on April 23, 1847[5].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[13].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's father was Bengt Gustaf Geijer[14].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's mother was Ulrica Magdalena Geisler[15].
  • Among Erik Gustaf Geijer's spouses was Anna Lisa Lilljebjörn[16].
  • A child of Erik Gustaf Geijer was Johanna Ulrika Agnes Geijer[17].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer worked as a historian[6].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's professions included writer[7].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's professions included composer[8].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer worked as a poet[9].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's professions included translator[10].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer worked as a musicologist[19].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's field of work was literature[20].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer's field of work was history[21].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[22].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer held the position of seat 14 of the Swedish Academy[23].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[24].
  • Among Erik Gustaf Geijer's employers was Uppsala University[25].
  • Erik Gustaf Geijer was educated at Uppsala University[26].
  • A notable work attributed to Erik Gustaf Geijer is På nyårsdagen 1838[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ransäter[2], Erik Gustaf Geijer… he was born on January 12, 1783[3]. His father was Bengt Gustaf Geijer[14]. His mother was Ulrica Magdalena Geisler[15].

Education

Erik Gustaf Geijer's education included a stint at Uppsala University[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], composer[8], poet[9], translator[10], and musicologist[19]. Fields of work include literature[20], a type of arts[28] and history[21]. Among Erik Gustaf Geijer's employers was Uppsala University[25]. Positions held include member of the Riksdag of the Estates[22], a member of the parliament of Sweden[29], in Sweden[30] and seat 14 of the Swedish Academy[23].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include På nyårsdagen 1838[27], a literary work[31] and Records of Sweden[32], a non-fiction work[33]. Things named for Erik Gustaf Geijer include Geijersgården[34], a museum[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1738[37].

Personal Life

Among Erik Gustaf Geijer's spouses was Anna Lisa Lilljebjörn[16]. A child of him was Johanna Ulrika Agnes Geijer[17].

Death and Burial

Erik Gustaf Geijer died on April 23, 1847[5]. Recorded place of death include Stockholm[4], a city[38], in Sweden[39], founded in 1187[40] and Jakob and Johannes parish[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1643[43]. He is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Erik Gustaf Geijer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

Entities named for him include Geijersgården[34], a museum[35], in Sweden[36], founded in 1738[37].

FAQs

Where was Erik Gustaf Geijer born?

Born in Ransäter[2], Erik Gustaf Geijer…

Where did Erik Gustaf Geijer die?

Erik Gustaf Geijer died in Stockholm[4].

Who were Erik Gustaf Geijer's parents?

Erik Gustaf Geijer's father was Bengt Gustaf Geijer[14]. Erik Gustaf Geijer's mother was Ulrica Magdalena Geisler[15].

Who was Erik Gustaf Geijer married to?

Erik Gustaf Geijer's spouses include Anna Lisa Lilljebjörn[16].

What did Erik Gustaf Geijer do for work?

Erik Gustaf Geijer worked as historian[6], writer[7], composer[8], poet[9], and translator[10].

Where did Erik Gustaf Geijer go to school?

Erik Gustaf Geijer was educated at Uppsala University[26].

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  1. [2] . Den Store Danske Encyklopædi. Retrieved . denstoredanske.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Den Store Danske Encyklopædi. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . burial register. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Den Store Danske Encyklopædi. Retrieved . denstoredanske.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Den Store Danske Encyklopædi. Retrieved . denstoredanske.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . Den Store Danske Encyklopædi. Retrieved . denstoredanske.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [13] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [32] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Sibling Carl Fredrik Geijer, Bengt Gustaf Geijer
    Sex or gender male
    Significant person Thekla Knös, Malla Silfverstolpe
    Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish Academy, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences +2
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