Sven Lagerbring

Sven Lagerbring (originally Sven Bring; after being knighted, he wrote his name as ''Sven Lager Bring''; 24 February 1707 – 5 December 1787) was a Swedish professor and historian. He has been described as "the first Swedish historian in the modern sense."

Lagerbring was a professor at Lund University. He initiated more modern, critical research in Swedish history alongside Olof von Dalin. He published a wide range of works, including the influential four-volume . Lagerbring became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of History and Antiquities in 1786. Provided by Wikipedia