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Martina von Schwerin

Swedish noble

Died when: 86 years 319 days (1042 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Martina von Schwerin

Martina von Schwerin, née Martina Törngren (3 January 1789 in Gothenburg – 18 November 1875 in Gothenburg), was a Swedish Lady of letters, salonist and culture personality.

She is known for her correspondence with A.S. de Cabre, Carl Gustaf von Brinkman and Esaias Tegnér, and has been called "Tegnérs biktmoder" (The Confessor of Tegnér).

Martina von Schwerin was renowned in contemporary Sweden for her intellectual gifts and was referred to as "The Swedish Madame de Stael".


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