Jesper Swedberg (28 August 1653- 26 July 1735) was a bishop in the diocese of Skara, Sweden who published the first edition ever of a Swedish book of hymns in 1694 and served as a chaplain of the royal cavalry regiment in Stockholm .
Jesper Swedberg (28 August 1653 (O.S)26 July 1735 (N.S)) was a bishop of Skara, Sweden. Diocese of Skara He published the first edition ever of a Swedish book of hymns in 1694, and was the father of scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg. His outspokenness and honesty impressed the Swedish King Charles XI, who made him court chaplain. 
