Biography of Johan Henrik Emil Schück

Johan Henrik Emil Schück, the Swedish literary historian, university professor and author, was awarded an honorary LLD from the University of Glasgow in 1901.

Schück was a professor at the Lund University (1890-98), before becoming a professor at Uppsala University (1898-1920) and later Rector (1905-1918).

He was one of two notable Swedes to be recognised by the award of Doctor of Laws in the year of the University’s ninth Jubilee, the other was Seved Ribbing.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Wikipedia entry for Henrik Schück

Archival Materials

• R1/13/2/2 Compilation of honorary graduates awarded the LL.D 1731-1915

Summary

Johan Henrik Emil Schück
Born 2 November 1855.
Died 3 October 1947.
GU Degree: LLD, 1901;
University Link: Honorary Graduate
Occupation categories: historians
English snippet: Swedish literary historian, university professor and author
Record last updated: 28th Mar 2013

Country Associations

Sweden, Stockholm
Place of Birth

Sweden, Uppsala
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Honorary Graduate