Carl David af Wirsén
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Carl David af Wirsén (9 December 1842 – 12 June 1912) was a Swedish poet, literary critic and the Swedish Academy's permanent secretary 1884–1912.
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Carl David af Wirsén | |
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Born | (1842-12-09)9 December 1842 |
Died | 12 June 1912(1912-06-12) (aged 69) Stockholm, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation(s) | poet and literary critic |
Spouse | Cecilia Emerentia Leontina Adlöf (1839–1912) |
Children | Einar af Wirsén |
Parent(s) | Karl Ture af Wirsén Eleonore von Schulzenheim |
Member of the Swedish Academy (Seat No. 8) | |
In office 20 December 1879 – 12 June 1912 | |
Preceded by | Carl Wilhelm Böttiger |
Succeeded by | Verner von Heidenstam |
Permament Secretary of the Swedish Academy | |
In office November 1884 – June 1912 | |
Preceded by | Bror Emil Hildebrand |
Succeeded by | Hans Hildebrand |
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