Tegnér barn facts for kids
A Tegnér barn (meaning "Tegnér barn" in Swedish) or Tegnér church is a special kind of church building. You can often find these churches in the countryside of Sweden. They were mostly built a long time ago, around the late 18th century and early 19th century. They got their name because many were built when Esaias Tegnér was a very important leader (called a bishop) in the Diocese of Växjö within the Church of Sweden.
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What Makes a Tegnér Church Special?
What Do They Look Like?
These churches usually have a bright white color. They are built in a style called Neoclassicism. This means they look a bit like old Greek or Roman buildings, with simple, grand shapes. They often have a tall tower that is connected right to the main part of the church.
Why Were They Built?
Many Tegnér churches were built to replace older churches from the Middle Ages. The new churches were much bigger. They could hold more people inside. This was important because the number of people living in Sweden was growing a lot during that time.
Who Was Esaias Tegnér?
Esaias Tegnér was a famous Swedish writer and professor. He also became a bishop in the Church of Sweden. He was the bishop of the Diocese of Växjö from 1824 to 1846. During his time as bishop, many new churches were built or old ones were rebuilt. This is why these churches are often nicknamed after him.
