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Edvard Evers

1853 – 1919

Swedish priest and hymnwriter

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Lived 1853 – 1919 (aged 66). Edvard Evers was a Swedish hymnwriter, lutheran pastor and priest.

Edvard Evers (12 May 1853 – 22 October 1919) was a Swedish Lutheran priest and hymnwriter. Edvard Evers is mostly famous for writing the lyrics of the Christmas carole Jul, jul, strålande jul. The song was composed by Gustaf Nordqvist and was first published in 1921.

Edvard Evers was born at Uddevalla in Västra Götaland, Sweden. He was the son of Per Emil Evers and Mathilda (Nordström) Evers. Evers studied at Lund University and graduated in theology in 1878. He was ordained a parish priest in the Diocese of Strängnäs during 1879. Evers subsequently served as a priest in Stockholm where he became curate of Adolf Fredrik Church (Adolf Fredriks kyrka) in 1884. Edvard Evers was appointed vicar at Norrköping in Östergötland during 1892. He subsequently worked within the Norrköping school system serving as an inspector of the girl’s high school (1895 to 1906) and was elected chairman of the Norrköping public school board in 1910. Evers died during 1919 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Lund University
Awards
Member of the Order of the Polar Star

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edvard Evers?

Swedish priest and hymnwriter (1853-1919)

When was Edvard Evers born?

Edvard Evers was born on 12 May 1853 in Uddevalla church parish.

When did Edvard Evers die?

Edvard Evers died on 22 October 1919 in Norrköping Matteus church parish.

What was Edvard Evers's occupation?

Edvard Evers was a hymnwriter, lutheran pastor and priest.

What nationality was Edvard Evers?

Edvard Evers was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edvard Evers

· Wikidata: Q3429442

· DBpedia: Edvard Evers

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