Pehr Henrik Ling
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Summary
Pehr Henrik Ling was born on November 15, 1776[1], in Södra Ljunga socken[2]. He died on May 3, 1839[3], in Solna[4]. He worked as a writer[5], physician[6], poet[7], gymnastics theoretician[8], and fencing master[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (828 views/month, #7,199 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lings grav[11]
- Father: Lars Peter Lingh[12]
- Mother: Hedvig Maria Molin[13]
- Spouse: Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosenqvist[14], Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt[15]
- Child: Hjalmar Ling[16], Henrica Sophia Carolina Ling[17]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[18]
- Occupation: gymnast[19], teacher[20], university teacher[21], playwright[22], author[23]
- Field of work: physiotherapy[24], broad range of mindful, body-based practices operating on the principle that the mind and body are intrinsically linked[25], gymnastics[26], qigong[27]
- Position held: seat 18 of the Swedish Academy[28]
- Educated at: Lund University[29], Uppsala University[30]
- Student: Gioacchino Otta[31]
- Award received: Lundblad prize[32]
- Member of: Swedish Academy[33], Geatish Society[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Commons category: Pehr Henrik Ling[36]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[37]
- Sport: gymnastics[38]
- Family name: Ling[39]
- Given name: Pehr[40], Henrik[41]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pehr Henrik Ling[42]
- Commons gallery: Pehr Henrik Ling[43]
- Work location: Stockholm[44]
- Manner of death: natural causes[45]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[47], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[48], Library of the World's Best Literature[49], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[50], Q118464718[51]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[52]
Why It Matters
Pehr Henrik Ling has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He is credited with the discovery of wall bars[55] and Swedish massage[56].
FAQs
Where was Pehr Henrik Ling born?
Pehr Henrik Ling was born in Södra Ljunga socken[2].
Where did Pehr Henrik Ling die?
Pehr Henrik Ling died in Solna[4].
Who were Pehr Henrik Ling's parents?
Pehr Henrik Ling's father was Lars Peter Lingh[12]. Pehr Henrik Ling's mother was Hedvig Maria Molin[13].
Who was Pehr Henrik Ling married to?
Pehr Henrik Ling's spouses include Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosenqvist[14] and Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt[15].
What did Pehr Henrik Ling do for work?
Pehr Henrik Ling worked as a writer[5], physician[6], poet[7], gymnastics theoretician[8], and fencing master[9].
Where did Pehr Henrik Ling go to school?
Pehr Henrik Ling was educated at Lund University[29] and Uppsala University[30].
What awards did Pehr Henrik Ling receive?
Honors received include Lundblad prize[32].
What did Pehr Henrik Ling discover?
Pehr Henrik Ling is credited as discoverer of wall bars[55] and Swedish massage[56].