Anders Österling
Anders Österling (13 April 1884 – 13 December 1981) was a Swedish poet, critic and translator. In 1919 he was elected as a member of the Swedish Academy when he was 35 years old and served the Academy for 62 years, longer than any other member. He was the Academy's permanent secretary between 1941 and 1964, member of the Nobel committee from 1921 and the committees chairman between 1947 and 1970.
Anders Österling | |
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Österling in 1962 | |
| Born | Anders Johan Österling 13 April 1884 Helsingborg, Sweden |
| Died | 13 December 1981 (aged 97) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation(s) | poet, critic, translator |
| Member of the Swedish Academy (Seat No. 13) | |
| In office 20 December 1919 – 13 December 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Karl Alfred Melin |
| Succeeded by | Gunnel Vallquist |
| Permament Secretary of the Swedish Academy | |
| In office December 1941 – June 1964 | |
| Preceded by | Per Hallström |
| Succeeded by | Karl Ragnar Gierow |
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