About Ragnar Josephson
Lived 1891 – 1966 (aged 75). Ragnar Josephson was a Swedish art historian, playwright, writer, university teacher and theatre manager.
Ragnar Josephson (Stockholm 8 March 1891 - Lund 27 March 1966) was a Swedish art historian and writer.
Josephson was professor of art history at Lund University 1929-1957 and founder of the Archive for Decorative Art there. He was director of the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm 1948–1951, and was elected a member of the Swedish Academy in 1960.
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Who was Ragnar Josephson?
Swedish art historian and writer (1891-1966)
When was Ragnar Josephson born?
Ragnar Josephson was born on 8 March 1891 in Stockholm, Jewish Community of Stockholm.
When did Ragnar Josephson die?
Ragnar Josephson died on 27 March 1966 in Lund Cathedral parish.
What was Ragnar Josephson's occupation?
Ragnar Josephson was an art historian, playwright, writer, university teacher and theatre manager.
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Ragnar Josephson was Swedish.
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