Georg Stiernhielm
Swedish poet and linguist of classics
Born
August 7th, 1598
426 years ago
Died
April 22nd, 1672
353 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Sweden
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Born in Sweden in 1598, a prominent poet and linguist specialized in classical literature and language. Contributed to the development of Swedish as a literary language, advocating for its use in poetry and prose. Stiernhielm was a pioneer in incorporating classical themes and styles into Swedish literature. His works reflected a deep understanding of Latin and ancient Greek literature, often drawing from these influences to create original pieces in Swedish.
Authored the epic poem 'Hercules'
Contributed significantly to Swedish linguistics
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