Person

Erik Gustaf Geijer

Erik Gustaf Geijer (12 January 1783 – 23 April 1847) was a Swedish writer, historian, poet, romantic critic of political economy, philosopher, and composer. His writings served to promote Swedish National Romanticism. He was an influential advocate of conservatism, but switched to liberalism later in life.

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Type
Person
Area
Sweden
Born
January 12th, 1783
Died
April 23rd, 1847
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Last updated: January 27th, 2017