Lienhard Siegfried

Siegfried Lienhard (1924–2011) was a Professor of Indology and Head of the Department of Indology at Stockholm University from 1967 until his retirement in 1990. He was a Swedish citizen since 1962 and a renowned Orientalist, dedicated to Newar Studies for five decades. His research focused on Indology, the history of poetry in South Asia, and broader Oriental studies. Lienhard was elected a Member of the Academia Europaea in 1989, recognizing his scholarly contributions.

Throughout his career, he held significant academic leadership roles, including department head, and authored numerous publications, though specific titles are not detailed here. He passed away in Stockholm in 2011.