Jesper Swedberg, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Jesper Swedberg

Swedish hymnwriter

Date of Birth: 28-Aug-1653

Date of Death: 26-Jul-1735

Profession: priest, theologian, university teacher, hymnwriter

Nationality: Sweden

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Jesper Swedberg (28 August 1653 (O.S)–26 July 1735 (N.S)) was a bishop of Skara, Sweden.
He was one of Sweden's most notable churchmen.
He published the first edition ever of a Swedish book of hymns in 1694, and was the father of scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg.