Johan Erik Rydqvist

Johan Erik Rydqvist
Born(1800-10-20)20 October 1800
Gothenburg, Sweden
Died17 December 1877(1877-12-17) (aged 77)
Stockholm, Sweden
Member of the Swedish Academy
(Seat No. 5)
In office
20 December 1849 – 17 December 1877
Preceded byJöns Jacob Berzelius
Succeeded byTheodor Wisén

Johan Erik Rydqvist (20 October 1800 – 17 December 1877) was a Swedish linguist. He was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1849 until his death, and served as its permanent secretary from 19 October 1868 to 4 March 1869.

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