Background
Osterling, Anders Johan was born on April 13, 1884 in Halsingborg, Sweden. Son of Hans and Ingeborg (Eneberg) Osterling.
journalist translator writer poet
Osterling, Anders Johan was born on April 13, 1884 in Halsingborg, Sweden. Son of Hans and Ingeborg (Eneberg) Osterling.
Philosophy License, U. Lund, 1913, Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), 1927.
Member Swedish Academy 1916, permanent secretary, 1941-1964. President Nobel Committee, 1947.
Swedish Academy]
In 1919 he was elected as a member of the Swedish Academy when he was 35 years old, the youngest ever, at that time.
Married Anna Margareta Sjoberg, July 12, 1916. Children: Ingrid, Karin, Anna Greta.