Esaias Tegnér

Esaias Tegnér (Swedish: [tɛŋˈneːr]; 13 November 1782 (1782-11-13) – 2 November 1846 (1846-11-03)) was a Swedish writer, professor of the Greek language, and bishop. He was during the 19th century regarded as the father of modern poetry in Sweden, mainly through the national romantic epic Frithjof's Saga. He has been called Sweden's first modern man. Much is known about him, and he also wrote openly about himself.

This article is about the writer. For his grandson, a linguist, see Esaias Tegnér Jr.

Esaias Tegnér
Esaias Tegnér as portrayed by Johan Gustaf Sandberg, around 1826
BornEsaias Tegnér
(1782-11-13)13 November 1782
Kyrkerud, Värmland, Sweden
Died2 November 1846(1846-11-02) (aged 63)
Växjö, Småland, Sweden
LanguageSwedish
Notable worksFrithjof's Saga
SpouseAnna Maria Gustava Myhrman
Children
  • Christoffer
  • Göthilda
  • Disa
  • Lars Gustaf
Signature
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