Peter Askergren

Swedish composer, violist, organist, active in Stockholm, born 4 February 1767 in Sätila parish, Älvsborg county, died 17 February 1818 in Stockholm. He played viola in the Royal Court Chapel 1787-1818. He was organist in Katarina's church and later in Adolf Fredrik's church. Askergren was a piano teacher at the Royal Academy of Music's educational department 1814-18. He was a member of Par Bricole and was elected to the Royal Academy of Music in 1794 as member number 149.