Pehr Henrik Ling

Swedish physical therapist, developer and teacher (1776-1839)
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Pehr Henrik Ling
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Pehr Henrik Ling

Summary

Pehr Henrik Ling is a human[1]. His place of birth was Södra Ljunga parish[2]. He was born on November 15, 1776[3]. He died in Solna[4]. He died on May 3, 1839[5]. He worked as a writer[6], physician[7], poet[8], gymnastics theoretician[9], and fencing master[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Pehr Henrik Ling was born in Södra Ljunga parish[2].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling died in Solna[4].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling was born on November 15, 1776[3].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling died on May 3, 1839[5].
  • Burial took place at Lings grav[12].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling's father was Lars Peter Lingh[13].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling's mother was Hedvig Maria Molin[14].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling was married to Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosenqvist[15].
  • Among Pehr Henrik Ling's spouses was Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt[16].
  • A child of Pehr Henrik Ling was Hjalmar Ling[17].
  • A child of Pehr Henrik Ling was Henrica Sophia Carolina Ling[18].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling held citizenship in Sweden[19].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling's professions included writer[6].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling's professions included physician[7].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling worked as a poet[8].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling worked as a gymnastics theoretician[9].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling worked as a fencing master[10].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling's professions included gymnast[20].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling held the position of seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[21].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling was educated at Lund University[22].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling was educated at Uppsala University[23].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling received the Lundblad prize[24].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling was a member of Swedish Academy[25].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling was a member of Geatish Society[26].
  • Pehr Henrik Ling is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Södra Ljunga parish[2], Pehr Henrik Ling… he was born on November 15, 1776[3]. His father was Lars Peter Lingh[13]. His mother was Hedvig Maria Molin[14].

Education

Educated at Lund University[22], a public university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1666[30], headquartered in Lund[31] and Uppsala University[23], a university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Uppsala[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], physician[7], poet[8], gymnastics theoretician[9], fencing master[10], and gymnast[20]. Pehr Henrik Ling held the position of seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[21].

Recognition

Pehr Henrik Ling received the Lundblad prize[24].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosenqvist[15], 1792–1817[36], of Sweden[37] and Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt[16], 1798–1889[38], of Sweden[39]. Children include Hjalmar Ling[17], a pedagogue[40], 1820–1886[41], of Sweden[42] and Henrica Sophia Carolina Ling[18], a poet[43], 1810–1893[44], of Sweden[45].

Death and Burial

Pehr Henrik Ling died on May 3, 1839[5]. He passed away in Solna[4]. The cause of death was tuberculosis[46]. He is buried at Lings grav[12].

Why It Matters

Pehr Henrik Ling ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (154 views/month, #7,199 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 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He is credited with the discovery of wall bars[49] and Swedish massage[50].

FAQs

Where was Pehr Henrik Ling born?

Pehr Henrik Ling was born in Södra Ljunga parish[2].

Where did Pehr Henrik Ling die?

Pehr Henrik Ling died in Solna[4].

Who were Pehr Henrik Ling's parents?

Pehr Henrik Ling's father was Lars Peter Lingh[13]. Pehr Henrik Ling's mother was Hedvig Maria Molin[14].

Who was Pehr Henrik Ling married to?

Pehr Henrik Ling's spouses include Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosenqvist[15] and Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt[16].

What did Pehr Henrik Ling do for work?

Pehr Henrik Ling worked as writer[6], physician[7], poet[8], gymnastics theoretician[9], and fencing master[10].

Where did Pehr Henrik Ling go to school?

Pehr Henrik Ling was educated at Lund University[22] and Uppsala University[23].

What awards did Pehr Henrik Ling receive?

Honors received include Lundblad prize[24].

What did Pehr Henrik Ling discover?

Pehr Henrik Ling is credited as discoverer of wall bars[49] and Swedish massage[50].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . Geni.com. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . finngraven.se. Retrieved . finngraven.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . svenskaakademien.se. svenskaakademien.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Q118464718. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [46] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [49] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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