Background
Ellegard, H. Alvar was born on November 2, 1919. Son of Karl A. and Hulda (Torell) Ellegard.
Ellegard, H. Alvar was born on November 2, 1919. Son of Karl A. and Hulda (Torell) Ellegard.
Bachelor of Science in Languages, University Göteborg (Sweden), 1943. Doctor of Philosophy in English, University Göteborg (Sweden), 1953.
Junior lecturer, U. Mancester (England), 1947-1949; docent, U. Göteborg, 1953-1962; professor in English, U. Göteborg, 1962-1984; dean, faculty of arts, U. Göteborg, 1980-1984.
Member various government communications on higher education, 1962-1982. Member Royal Academy Letters, History and Antiquities.
Married A. Ulla M. Asklund. Children: Kajsa, Anders, Lars.