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Jacob Tegengren

1875–1956

A Finland-Swedish poet whose work belongs to the literary life of Ostrobothnia, he wrote with a strong sense of place and helped shape Swedish-language culture in Finland in the early 20th century.

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Suorasanaisia runoelmia

by Jacob Tegengren

About the author

Born on August 28, 1875, and dying on November 25, 1956, Jacob Tegengren was a Finland-Swedish poet. He is associated with the Swedish-speaking cultural world of Finland, especially Ostrobothnia.

Tegengren is remembered for his poetry and for his place in the regional literary tradition of his time. Though not as widely known internationally today, he remains part of the history of Swedish-language literature in Finland.