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Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839), gymnastics teacher, poet, member of the Swedish Academy, married to 1. Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosentwist, 2. Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt
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    Pehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839), gymnastics teacher, poet, member of the Swedish Academy, married to 1. Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosentwist, 2. Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt

    TitlePehr Henrik Ling (1776-1839), gymnastics teacher, poet, member of the Swedish Academy, married to 1. Sofia Maria Charlotta Rosentwist, 2. Charlotta Catharina Nettelbladt
  • Technique/ MaterialMarble
  • DimensionsDimensions: (h) 73,5 cm
    Weight: (massa) 100 kg
  • Artist/Maker Artist: Hans Michelsen, Norwegian, born 1789, dead 1859
  • Depicted PersonPer Henrik Ling, Swedish, born 1776, dead 1839
  • CategorySculpture
  • ClassificationSkulptur
  • Inventory No.NMGrh 3178
  • AcquisitionTransferred 1967 from the Sculpture Collection, NMSk 824 (purchase 1891)
  • ExhibitedNationalmuseum, Room 1280 The Sculpture Courtyard
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    In 1813, Ling founded what is today The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, GIH. Its purpose was to train teachers for schools and for the army. The Napoleonic Wars and Sweden’s loss of Finland created a desire to safeguard national autonomy. Ling was inspired by “the spirit of freedom of the ancient Geats”. He wrote about the ancient Norse and believed that physical education strengthens both the people and the nation. Ling’s physical exercise program spread both in Sweden and internationally. He also developed physiotherapy and classical, so-called Swedish massage.