Anders Österling
Swedish poet (1884-1981) · Sweden · On the map · Writers · Died at 97
Anders Österling was a Swedish poet, critic and translator. In 1919 he was elected as a member of the Swedish Academy when he was 35 years old and served the Academy for 62 years, longer than any other member.
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He was the Academy's permanent secretary between 1941 and 1964, member of the Nobel committee from 1921 and the committees chairman between 1947 and 1970.
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Sweden
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Writers
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1884 to 1981 · aged 97
