Count Johan Gabriel Oxenstierna is considered one of the foremost Swedish poets of the Gustavian period. A prominent courtier during the reign of King Gustav III of Sweden, he was also a politician, diplomat and member of the Swedish Academy, holding seat number 8. On several occasions he was a member of the Swedish Government and Parliament. Amongst other things, Oxenstierna is also known for his translation into Swedish of John Milton's epic blank verse poem Paradise Lost.
- Occupation
- translator, poet, politician, diplomat
- Position held
- chamberlain, Lord of the Realm, Riksråd, President of the Royal Office of Sweden
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Born
