Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz

Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz (1754–1821) was a Swedish librarian, translator and poet.

Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz in brief

Born
1754
Died
1821
Known for
librarian, translator, poet, architect, physicist, inventor, politician and naturalist
Place of birth
Turku
Contents

Overview

Born at Turku in 1754, died at Klara Church Parish in 1821.

In detail

Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz studied at Royal Academy of Turku. training under Henrik Gabriel Porthan, Pehr Adrian Gadd and Pehr Kalm is recorded. the recorded working language is Swedish and Latin.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are poetry.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Stockholm and Turku. Employment is recorded with Royal Academy of Turku. Positions recorded include seat 2 of the Swedish Academy and director. Membership is recorded of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Swedish Academy and Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities.

Works named in the authority record are Bevare Gud vår kung and Eldkvarn.

Work by Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz is recorded in the collections of Nationalmuseum.

Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Order of the Polar Star and Commander of the Order of the Polar Star.

Sources

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    “Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q330454: Abraham Niclas Edelcrantz

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