Esaias Tegnér
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Esaias Tegnér was born on November 13, 1782, in a parish, and was a citizen of Sweden [1][2][3][4][5][6]. His father was Esaias Tegnér and his mother was Sara Maria Seidelius [3][7][3][7]. He was educated at Lund University [6] and followed Lutheranism as his religion . His occupations included poet, writer, university teacher, and Lutheran pastor [8][9].
Tegnér was known for narrative poetry, with his most notable work being Frithiof's Saga . He held seat 8 of the Swedish Academy from 1819 until his death in 1846 . He was a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, the Swedish Academy, the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities, and the Geatish Society [10][11].
He died on November 2, 1846, in Växjö from a stroke [9][5][1][12][2][13][14][4][14]. He was buried at the Tegnér cemetery . His children were Kristofer Tegnér, Disa Tegnér, and Elof Tegnér [15].
Key Facts
- Esaias Tegnér was born in By parish[2].
- Esaias Tegnér passed away in Växjö[4].
- Esaias Tegnér passed away in Växjö Landsförsamling[12].
- Esaias Tegnér was born on November 13, 1782[3].
- Esaias Tegnér died on November 2, 1846[5].
- Esaias Tegnér died on February 2, 1846[13].
- Esaias Tegnér is buried at Tegnér cemetery[14].
- Esaias Tegnér's father was Esaias Tegnér[15].
- Esaias Tegnér's mother was Sara Maria Seidelius[16].
- Among Esaias Tegnér's spouses was Anna Myhrman[17].
- A child of Esaias Tegnér was Kristofer Tegnér[18].
- A child of Esaias Tegnér was Disa Tegnér[19].
- A child of Esaias Tegnér was Elof Tegnér[20].
- Esaias Tegnér held citizenship in Sweden[21].
- Esaias Tegnér is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[22].
- Esaias Tegnér worked as a poet[6].
- Esaias Tegnér's professions included writer[7].
- Esaias Tegnér's professions included university teacher[8].
- Esaias Tegnér's professions included Lutheran pastor[9].
- Esaias Tegnér worked as a librarian[10].
- Esaias Tegnér's professions included bishop[23].
- Esaias Tegnér held the position of seat 8 of the Swedish Academy[24].
- Esaias Tegnér held the position of Q135218878[25].
- Esaias Tegnér was employed by Lund University[26].
- Esaias Tegnér's education included a stint at Lund University[27].
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Origins and Family
Esaias Tegnér's place of birth was By parish[2]. He was born on November 13, 1782[3]. His father was he[15]. His mother was Sara Maria Seidelius[16]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[22].
Education
Esaias Tegnér's education included a stint at Lund University[27].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], Lutheran pastor[9], librarian[10], and bishop[23]. Esaias Tegnér was employed by Lund University[26]. Positions held include seat 8 of the Swedish Academy[24] and Q135218878[25].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Esaias Tegnér is Frithiof's Saga[28]. Things named for him include Tegnérlunden[29], an urban park[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1890[32].
Personal Life
Among Esaias Tegnér's spouses was Anna Myhrman[17]. Children include Kristofer Tegnér[18], 1807–1885[33], of Sweden[34]; Disa Tegnér[19], 1813–1866[35], of Sweden[36]; and Elof Tegnér[20], a librarian[37], 1844–1900[38], of Sweden[39]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[40].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include November 2, 1846[5] and February 2, 1846[13]. Recorded place of death include Växjö[4], an urban area in Sweden[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1342[43] and Växjö Landsförsamling[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden[44], in Sweden[45]. The cause of death was stroke[46]. Burial took place at Tegnér cemetery[14].
Why It Matters
Esaias Tegnér ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Frithiofs saga[49], a literary work[50]. Entities named for him include Tegnérlunden[29], an urban park[30], in Sweden[31], founded in 1890[32].
FAQs
Where was Esaias Tegnér born?
Esaias Tegnér's place of birth was By parish[2].
Where did Esaias Tegnér die?
Esaias Tegnér passed away in Växjö[4].
Who were Esaias Tegnér's parents?
Esaias Tegnér's father was Esaias Tegnér[15]. Esaias Tegnér's mother was Sara Maria Seidelius[16].
Who was Esaias Tegnér married to?
Esaias Tegnér's spouses include Anna Myhrman[17].
What did Esaias Tegnér do for work?
Esaias Tegnér worked as poet[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], Lutheran pastor[9], and librarian[10].
Where did Esaias Tegnér go to school?
Esaias Tegnér was educated at Lund University[27].