Father of swedish gymnastics
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Pehr Henrik Ling
Swedish massage therapist and teacher (–)
Pehr Henrik Ling (15 November – 3 May )[1] pioneered the teaching of physical education in Sweden.
Per henrik ling contribution in gymnastics
Ling is credited as the father of Swedish massage.
Early life
Ling was born in Södra Ljunga, Småland in His parents were Lars Peter Ling, a minister, and Hedvig Maria (Hedda) Molin. On his maternal side, Ling was the great-great grandson of the famous Swedish scientist Olof Rudbeck (–), who discovered the human lymphatic system.
His family tree extends back to the sixteenth century and includes clergymen and peasants. His great grandfather apparently lived to and had seventeen sons and two daughters.[2] After graduating from the Växjögymnasium in , he studied theology at Lund University from , completing his degree at Uppsala University in [1] He then worked as a tutor for several families for the next three years.[3]
Travels
In , Ling left Sweden and lived abroad and
