Albert Viksten

Albert Viksten (born 8 April 1889 in Vojen, Grangärde parish, Västernorrland, Sweden) was a Swedish writer of the proletarian school.

He was also an early debater of the consequences of the human industry on the environment.

Viksten worked in the forest and railway industry and as a sailor before he became a journalist and writer.

Albert was married to Lisa Viksten (formerly Brolin) and had 4 children, Sven, Hans, Karin and Marta.

He received Samfundet De Nios Grand Prize posthumously in 1969.