Ingvar Andersson

Carl Ingvar Andersson (19 March 1899 – 14 October 1974) was a Swedish historian and director of the National Archives of Sweden.

Andersson was an associate professor at Lund University from 1928 to 1938[1] and director of the National Archives from 1950 to 1965. Most of his historical research was focused on the 16th century. Among his works is a biography of Eric XIV of Sweden.[2] In 1950 Andersson became a member of the Swedish Academy.

References

  1. ↑ Nationalencyklopedin.
  2. ↑ Svensk uppslagsbok, vol 1, 1947-1955.
Cultural offices
Preceded by
Martin Lamm		 Swedish Academy,
Seat No.2
1950-1974		 Succeeded by
Torgny T:son Segerstedt
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