Arvid August Afzelius
Swedish clergyman, poet, historian, mythologist and botanist
About Arvid August Afzelius
Lived 1785 – 1871 (aged 86). Arvid August Afzelius was a Swedish poet, priest, musicologist, writer, translator and historian.
Arvid August Afzelius (; 8 October 1785, in Fjällåkra2 September 1871, in Enköping) was a Swedish pastor, poet,
He also published translations of the Poetic Edda and Hervarar saga, and a history of Sweden to Charles XII (of which a German translation was published in 1842), as well as original poems.
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Swedish clergyman, poet, historian, mythologist and botanist (1785 – 1871)
When was Arvid August Afzelius born?
Arvid August Afzelius was born on 6 May 1785 in Fjällåkra.
When did Arvid August Afzelius die?
Arvid August Afzelius died on 25 September 1871 in Enköping, Enköping parish.
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Arvid August Afzelius was a poet, priest, musicologist, writer, translator and historian.
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Arvid August Afzelius was Swedish.
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