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Jesper Swedberg

Swedish hymnwriter

Died when: 81 years 332 days (982 months)
Star Sign: Virgo

 

Jesper Swedberg

Jesper Swedberg (28 August 1653 (O.S)–26 July 1735 (N.S)) was a bishop of Skara, Sweden.He was one of Sweden's most notable churchmen.

He published the first edition ever of a Swedish book of hymns in 1694, and was the father of scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg.


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