Lars Johan Hierta
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Lars Johan Hierta (Swedish: [lɑːʂˈjûːan ˈjæ̂ʈːa]; 22 January 1801 – 20 November 1872) was a Swedish newspaper publisher, social critic, businessman and politician. He is best known as the founder of the newspaper Aftonbladet in 1830. Hierta was a leading agitator for political and social reform in Sweden during the 19th century. He is sometimes credited as the "father of the free press" in Sweden.
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Born | (1801-01-22)22 January 1801 |
Died | 20 November 1872(1872-11-20) (aged 71) |
Resting place | Norra begravningsplatsen |
Alma mater | Uppsala University |
Occupation(s) | Newspaper publisher, social critic, businessman, politician |
Known for | Founding the newspaper Aftonbladet |
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Spouse |
Wilhelmina Fröding (m. 1833) |
Children | 5, including
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