Bellman, Johan Arendt
| Family Name | Bellman |
|---|---|
| Given Name(s) | Johan Arendt |
| Date Of Birth | 1664 |
| Date Of Death | November 28, 1709 |
| Language(s) | Swedish (SV, SWE) |
| Latin | |
| Biography | J. A. Bellman was born in Stockholm to a German immigrant father. A musical virtuoso and poet in both Swedish and Latin, he sang in King Charles XI's choir as a youth. He studied at Uppsala University from 1678 to 1691, earning a Master of Arts. Appointed professor of Roman rhetoric and poetry in 1699, he served as vice-chancellor of the university in 1704. He died on the 28 November 1709. |
| Linked From | Wishetenes råd |