Haquin Spegel
Haquin Spegel, engraving from 1715
HÃ¥kan Spegel (June 14, 1645 – April 17, 1714), also known in the Latin form Haqvin or Haquin Spegel, was a religious writer and Archbishop of Uppsala in the Church of Sweden from 1711 to his death.
He was known as a hymnist and poet, and he wrote a popular epos called God's work and rest about the creation. It is said that he worked for education of the people, and wanted every peasant in Sweden to be able to read.
Reference:
- Svenskt Litteraturhistoria i Sammandrag (1904) In Swedish
- Nordiskt familjelexikon (1917) article Haqvin Spegel In Swedish
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