Elias Wessén
Swedish linguist (1889-1981) · Sweden · On the map · Academics · Died at 91
Elias Wessén was a prominent Swedish linguist and a professor of Scandinavian languages at Stockholm University (1928-1956). In 1947, he was honoured with seat 16 in the Swedish Academy, which he held until his death.
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Country
Sweden
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1889 to 1981 · aged 91