Biography of Seved Ribbing

Seved Ribbing was one of two notable Swedes to be awarded an honorary LLD from the University of Glasgow on its ninth Jubilee in 1901, the other being Johan Henrik Emil Schück.

Ribbing was born in Lund, Sweden, and became a doctor before being appointed Professor of Medicine at Lund University (1888-1910) and elected Rector of the same university in 1904-07.

Sources

Other Online Resources

• Wikipedia entry for Seved Ribbing

Archival Materials

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

Summary

Seved Ribbing
Born 17 February 1845.
Died 14 February 1921.
GU Degree: LLD, 1901;
University Link: Honorary Graduate
Occupation categories: physicians
English snippet: Honorary graduate of the University of Glasgow and Professor of Medicine at Lund University
Record last updated: 26th Jun 2013

Country Associations

Sweden, Lund
Place of Birth

Sweden, Lund
Place of Death

University Connections

University Roles

• Honorary Graduate