Erik Benzelius the Elder

Summary

Erik Benzelius the Elder is a human^[1]. He was born in Nederluleå parish^[2]. He was born on December 16, 1632^[3]. He passed away in Uppsala^[4]. He died on February 17, 1709^[5]. He worked as a priest^[6], church historian^[7], theologian^[8], and university teacher^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Erik Benzelius the Elder's place of birth was Nederluleå parish^[2].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder passed away in Uppsala^[4].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly^[11].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder was born on December 16, 1632^[3].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder was born on 1632^[12].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder died on February 17, 1709^[5].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder died on 1709^[13].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder is buried at Uppsala Cathedral^[14].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's father was Henrik Jakonson i Bentseby^[15].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's mother was Margareta Jonsdotter^[16].
• Among Erik Benzelius the Elder's spouses was Anna Mackeij^[17].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Erik Benzelius the Younger^[18].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Lars Benzelstierna^[19].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Jacob Benzelius^[20].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Gustaf Benzelstierna^[21].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Henric Benzelius^[22].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Christina Benzelia^[23].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder held citizenship in Sweden^[24].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group^[25].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder worked as a priest^[6].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder worked as a church historian^[7].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's professions included theologian^[8].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's professions included university teacher^[9].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder held the position of Archbishop of Uppsala^[26].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder held the position of Lutheran Bishop of Strängnäs^[27].

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Origins and Family

Erik Benzelius the Elder was born in Nederluleå parish^[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 16, 1632^[3] and 1632^[12]. His father was Henrik Jakonson i Bentseby^[15]. His mother was Margareta Jonsdotter^[16]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group^[25].

Education

Erik Benzelius the Elder's education included a stint at Uppsala University^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest^[6], church historian^[7], theologian^[8], and university teacher^[9]. Among Erik Benzelius the Elder's employers was Uppsala University^[29]. Positions held include Archbishop of Uppsala^[26], a protestant episcopal title^[30], in Sweden^[31]; Lutheran Bishop of Strängnäs^[27], a position^[32], in Sweden^[33], founded in 1527^[34]; and Rector of the University of Uppsala^[35].

Personal Life

Erik Benzelius the Elder was married to Anna Mackeij^[17]. Children include Erik Benzelius the Younger^[18], a priest^[36], 1675–1743^[37], of Sweden^[38]; Lars Benzelstierna^[19], a politician^[39], 1680–1755^[40], of Sweden^[41]; Jacob Benzelius^[20], a priest^[42], 1683–1747^[43], of Sweden^[44]; Gustaf Benzelstierna^[21], a librarian^[45], 1687–1746^[46], of Sweden^[47]; Henric Benzelius^[22], a priest^[48], 1689–1758^[49], of Sweden^[50]; and Christina Benzelia^[23]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[51].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 17, 1709^[5] and 1709^[13]. Recorded place of death include Uppsala^[4], an urban area in Sweden^[52], in Sweden^[53] and Uppsala Cathedral Assembly^[11], a parish of the Church of Sweden^[54], in Sweden^[55], founded in 1550^[56]. Erik Benzelius the Elder is buried at Uppsala Cathedral^[14].

Why It Matters

Erik Benzelius the Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[57] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[58]

FAQs

Where was Erik Benzelius the Elder born?

Born in Nederluleå parish^[2], Erik Benzelius the Elder…

Where did Erik Benzelius the Elder die?

Erik Benzelius the Elder passed away in Uppsala^[4].

Who were Erik Benzelius the Elder's parents?

Erik Benzelius the Elder's father was Henrik Jakonson i Bentseby^[15]. Erik Benzelius the Elder's mother was Margareta Jonsdotter^[16].

Who was Erik Benzelius the Elder married to?

Erik Benzelius the Elder's spouses include Anna Mackeij^[17].

What did Erik Benzelius the Elder do for work?

Erik Benzelius the Elder worked as priest^[6], church historian^[7], theologian^[8], and university teacher^[9].

Where did Erik Benzelius the Elder go to school?

Erik Benzelius the Elder was educated at Uppsala University^[28].