Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna, Date of Birth, Date of Death

    

Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna

Swedish noble and poet

Date of Birth: 19-Jul-1750

Date of Death: 29-Jul-1818

Profession: poet, politician, diplomat, translator

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna

  • Count Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna (19 July 1750 – 29 July 1818) is considered one of the foremost Swedish poets of the Gustavian period.
  • A prominent courtier during the reign of King Gustav III of Sweden, he was also a politician, diplomat and member of the Swedish Academy, holding seat number 8.
  • On several occasions he was a member of the Swedish Government and Parliament.
  • Amongst other things, Oxenstierna is also known for his translation into Swedish of John Milton's epic blank verse poem Paradise Lost.

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