Swedish Academy
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The Swedish Academy, founded in 1786 by King Gustav III, is one of the Royal Academies of Sweden. Its 18 members, who are elected for life, comprise the highest Swedish language authority. Outside Sca
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Academy members Karl Ragnar Gierow and Henry Olsson with the Swedish king Gustav VI Adolf, 1966.
The newly elected members Sten Lindroth and Artur Lundkvist at the Swedish Academy in 1968.
Dag Hammarskjöld's farm in Backåkra, used as a retreat for academy members
Carl David af Wirsén
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Carl David af Wirsén was a Swedish poet, literary critic and the Swedish Academy's permanent secretary 1884–1912.
