Richard Dybeck | |
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Born | 1 September 1811 Köping Municipality, Sweden |
Died | 28 July 1877 Södertälje, Sweden | (aged 65)
Nationality | Swedish |
Known for | Poetry |
Notable work | De facto Swedish national anthem, Du gamla, Du fria |
Spouse | Maria 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]