About Carl Säve
Lived 1812 – 1876 (aged 63). Carl Säve was a Swedish linguist, botanist, scandinavian studies scholar, university teacher, draftsperson and philologist.
Carl Fredrik Säve (22 October 1812 – 27 March 1876) was a Swedish linguist who studied Dalecarlian, Gutnish, Old Norse and runestones.
He passed through the academic ranks at Uppsala University, eventually becoming a professor in Nordic languages in 1859, a position he held his entire life.
He was the brother of Pehr Arvid Säve. In 1866, he married Ottilia Rosina Johanna Schenson.
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Who was Carl Säve?
Swedish linguist (1812-1876)
When was Carl Säve born?
Carl Säve was born on 22 October 1812 in Roma parish.
When did Carl Säve die?
Carl Säve died on 27 March 1876 in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly.
What was Carl Säve's occupation?
Carl Säve was a linguist, botanist, scandinavian studies scholar, university teacher, draftsperson and philologist.
What nationality was Carl Säve?
Carl Säve was Swedish.
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