About Marcus Berg
Lived 1714 – 1761 (aged 46–47). Marcus Berg was a Swedish author.
Marcus Berg (1714–1761) was a Swedish memoir writer.
He was abducted by Barbary pirates in 1754 and spent two years as a slave to the sultan of Morocco, before he was bought free and able to return to Sweden. His memoirs about his years as a slave in Morocco was published and attracted a lot of attention.
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Who was Marcus Berg?
Swedish memoir writer (1714-1761)
When was Marcus Berg born?
Marcus Berg was born in 1714.
When did Marcus Berg die?
Marcus Berg died in 1761.
What was Marcus Berg's occupation?
Marcus Berg was an author.
What nationality was Marcus Berg?
Marcus Berg was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Marcus Berg (writer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Marcus Berg. https://biography.guide/marcus-berg/
MLA: "Marcus Berg." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/marcus-berg/.
Chicago: "Marcus Berg." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/marcus-berg/.
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