Erik Gustaf Geijer

Swedish writer, historian, poet, philosopher, and composer (1783–1847)
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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 has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[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 has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

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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  7. [18] ↑ . KulturNav. Retrieved . 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.
  19. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  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
  4. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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