Leonhard Fredrik Rääf (1786–1872) also known as Ydredrotten was a Swedish folklorist, local historian and conservative politician from Ydre.[1][2] During a time Rääf had a literary salon in Tomestorp which was frequented by among others Per Daniel Amadeus Atterbom.[1] In 1843 Rääf moved to a farm in Forsnäs where he lived until his death in 1872.
Leonhard Fredrik Rääf | |
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 1870 drawing of Leonhard Fredrik Rääf | |
| Born | 1786 Tomestorp, Kisa |
| Died | 1872 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Citizenship | Sweden |
| Alma mater | Upsala University |
| Known for | Studies of Ydre |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Folkloristics, Local history |
| Institutions | National Archives of Sweden Krigsexpeditionen |
Rääf is buried together with some possessions in a Viking-style mound at the shores of Lägern.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c Halldin, Magnus. "Leonard Fredrik Rääf, "Ydredrotten", 1786-1872 *". Kulturarv Östergötland (in Swedish). Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ Sjögren, Peter A. "Ydredrotten". Nationalencyclopedin (in Swedish). Cydonia Development. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
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