Richard Dybeck

Richard Dybeck
Richard Dybeck, portrayed by L.W. Herrlin
Born1 September 1811
Died28 July 1877(1877-07-28) (aged 65)
Södertälje, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
Known forPoetry
Notable workDe facto Swedish national anthem, Du gamla, Du fria
SpouseMaria Charlotte Forsbom (1824-1865)

Richard Dybeck (1 September 1811 – 28 July 1877) was a Swedish jurist, antiquarian, and lyricist. He is mainly remembered as the author of the lyrics to what is now the de facto Swedish national anthem, Du gamla, Du fria.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Dybeck, Richard (1811-1877)". KulturNav. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
  2. ^ Eva Danielson and Märta Ramsten (30 May 2013). "Du gamla, du friska". Musikverket. Retrieved 1 April 2020.