Gustaf Herman Bothén

Gustaf Herman Bothén, also listed as Clas Gustaf Herman Bothén, was a Swedish actor and author active in the 1800s. Available catalog records identify him as an actor, note the pseudonym Nétob, and place his life between 1830 and March 22, 1886.

He is known for På scenen - ifrån salongen!: Eller hvad onkel Blasius sett med obeväpnadt öga under 40 år, published in 1877. The book’s title and long retrospective subtitle suggest a personal, observant look at theatrical life over several decades, making it especially interesting for readers curious about Swedish stage culture of the period.

Reliable biographical detail in easily accessible sources is limited, so much of his personal story remains hard to confirm online. Even so, the surviving records and his published work point to someone deeply connected to the theater world, writing from firsthand experience rather than from a distance.