Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839), gymnastics teacher, poet, member of the Swedish Academy, married to 1. Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosentwist, 2. Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt
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Dimensionsh: Mått 73,5 cm mass: Vikt 100 kg
Inventory numberNMGrh 3178
AcqusitionTransferred 1967 from the Sculpture Collection, NMSk 824 (purchase 1891)
Other titlesTitle (sv): Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839), gymnastikpedagog, skald, ledamot av Svenska Akademien, gift med 1. Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosentwist, 2. Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt Title (en): Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839), gymnastics teacher, poet, member of the Swedish Academy, married to 1. Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosentwist, 2. Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt Label (sv): Per Henrik Ling, professor, skald Label (en): Per Henrik Ling, professor, poet
DescriptionDescription: In 1813, Ling founded what is today The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, GIH. Its purpose was to train teachers for schools and for the army. The Napoleonic Wars and Sweden’s loss of Finland created a desire to safeguard national autonomy. Ling was inspired by “the spirit of freedom of the ancient Geats”. He wrote about the ancient Norse and believed that physical education strengthens both the people and the nation. Ling’s physical exercise program spread both in Sweden and internationally. He also developed physiotherapy and classical, so-called Swedish massage.
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