Richard Dybeck

Richard Dybeck
Born1 September 1811
Died28 July 1877(1877-07-28) (aged 65)
Södertälje, Sweden
Known forPoetry
Notable workDe facto Swedish national anthem, Du gamla, Du fria
SpouseMaria Charlotte Forsbom (1824-1865)

Richard Dybeck (1 September 1811 – 28 July 1877) was a Swedish jurist, antiquarian, and lyricist. He is mainly remembered as the author of the lyrics to what is now the de facto Swedish national anthem, Du gamla, Du fria.