Bernhard von Helvig
1809-1816.
Son of Amalia von Helvig
Bernhard and his mother Amalia von Helvig belonged to the circle of Geijer, Atterbom and Malla Silfverstolpe. Amalia von Helvig originally came from Germany, settled in Sweden and became known in cultural circles.
She fell in love with Geijer, who was already engaged. Geijer had deep feelings for von Helvig but never broke off their engagement.
Bernhard von Helvig lived with his mother at Malla Silfverstolpe's in the spring of 1816, where he contracted scarlet fever and died suddenly.
His Burial site was cared for many years by Geijer and Atterbom who used to read poems at the grave.
Burial site: 0101-0009
Image description: Bernhard von Helvig's gravestone. Photo: Henrik Zetterberg. [No portrait was found when this page was made]