(John), a learned Swedish writer, born at Stregnefia in Sudermania, in 1654, studied under his father, who was professor of eloquence and poetry, and afterwards became well skilled in the antiquities of the north. He was made professor at Upsal, secretary antiquary of the king of Sweden, and counsellor of the chancery of antiquities. He died in 1720. His principal works are: 1. A History of the Kings of Norway. 2. A History of the Kings of the North. 3. An Edition of John Mersenius on the Kings of Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, in 14 vols folio, &c. All Perinskiohl's works are excellent, and highly esteemed.