Peter

Peter Englund

Peter
#8,718
Most Influential Person Now

Swedish historian

Peter Englund's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

Peter Englund
History
#737
World Rank
#1205
Historical Rank
history Degrees
Download Badge
  • History

Peter Englund's Degrees

Why Is Peter Englund Influential?

(Suggest an Edit or Addition)

According to Wikipedia, Peter Mikael Englund is a Swedish author and historian born on April 4, 1957. He focuses on writing non-fiction books and essays, mostly about the Swedish Empire and other historical events. Englund is known for his accessible writing style, which includes narrative details that are often left out in traditional history books. His works have been translated into multiple languages, including German and Czech. From 2009 to 2015, Englund served as the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, before being succeeded by Sara Danius. In January 2019, he and fellow academy member Kjell Espmark announced their return as active members of the Swedish academy, where they had been inactive since April 2018.

Other Resources About Peter Englund

What Schools Are Affiliated With Peter Englund?

Peter Englund is affiliated with the following schools: