About Leonard Fredrik Rääf
Lived 1786 – 1872 (aged 85). Leonard Fredrik Rääf was a Swedish writer, archivist and archaeologist.
Leonhard Fredrik Rääf (1786–1872) also known as Ydredrotten was a Swedish folklorist, local historian and conservative politician from Ydre. During a time Rääf had a literary salon in Tomestorp which was frequented by among others Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom. In 1843 Rääf moved to a farm in Forsnäs where he lived until his death in 1872.
Rääf is buried together with some possessions in a Viking-style mound at the shores of Lägern.
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Who was Leonard Fredrik Rääf?
Swedish writer (1786–1872)
When was Leonard Fredrik Rääf born?
Leonard Fredrik Rääf was born on 18 September 1786 in Kisa, Sweden.
When did Leonard Fredrik Rääf die?
Leonard Fredrik Rääf died on 9 June 1872.
What was Leonard Fredrik Rääf's occupation?
Leonard Fredrik Rääf was a writer, archivist and archaeologist.
What nationality was Leonard Fredrik Rääf?
Leonard Fredrik Rääf was Swedish.
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