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Lundblad prize
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Pehr Henrik Ling
1776-11-15 – 1839-05-03
Life & Legacy
Pehr Henrik Ling (15 November 1776 – 3 May 1839) pioneered the teaching of physical education and gymnastics in Sweden. He is considered the Father of Physical Therapy in Sweden. Although his procedures included friction, kneading, stroking, cupping, and clapping they were not related to what was later termed as Swedish massage.
Occupation & Career
writer, physician, poet, gymnastics theoretician, fencing master, gymnast, teacher, university teacher, playwright, author
Education
Lund University; Uppsala University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Lundblad prize
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Lundblad prize
Organizations & Memberships
Geatish Society · Swedish Academy
Education & Institutions
Lund University · Uppsala University
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Hjalmar Ling
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Family Child
Henrica Sophia Carolina Ling
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Family Father
Lars Peter Lingh
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Family Mother
Hedvig Maria Molin
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Family Sibling
Andreas Matthias Ling
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Family Spouse
Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosenqvist
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Family Spouse
Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt
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Sources & Provenance
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