In 1869 , the year he was born , failed harvests caused famine throughout Sweden , which affected Jungner 's health .
His parents were ministers , and his father died when Waldemar was 13 years old .
In 1869 , the year Waldemar was born , failed harvests caused famine throughout Sweden , which affected Jungner 's health .
His parents were ministers , and his father died when Waldemar was 13 years old .