Carl David af Wirsén
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.
Carl David af Wirsén | |
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| Born | 9 December 1842 Vallentuna, Sweden |
| Died | 12 June 1912 (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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