Jacob Benzelius

Swedish archbishop (1683-1747)
Person human Q1340357
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Jacob Benzelius

Summary

Jacob Benzelius is a human[1]. Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1683[3]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He died on June 19, 1747[5]. He worked as a priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jacob Benzelius was born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].
  • Jacob Benzelius was born in Uppsala[11].
  • Jacob Benzelius died in Stockholm[4].
  • Jacob Benzelius was born on February 25, 1683[3].
  • Jacob Benzelius died on June 19, 1747[5].
  • Jacob Benzelius is buried at Uppsala Cathedral[12].
  • Jacob Benzelius's father was Erik Benzelius the Elder[13].
  • A child of Jacob Benzelius was Mathias Benzelstierna[14].
  • Jacob Benzelius held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Jacob Benzelius is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[16].
  • Jacob Benzelius worked as a priest[6].
  • Jacob Benzelius worked as a theologian[7].
  • Jacob Benzelius's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Jacob Benzelius worked as a politician[9].
  • Jacob Benzelius held the position of Archbishop of Uppsala[17].
  • Jacob Benzelius held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[18].
  • Jacob Benzelius held the position of Q135221655[19].
  • Jacob Benzelius held the position of President of the Clergy Estate[20].
  • Jacob Benzelius was employed by Lund University[21].
  • Jacob Benzelius was educated at Uppsala University[22].
  • Jacob Benzelius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • Jacob Benzelius is recorded as male[24].
  • Jacob Benzelius's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Jacob Benzelius was affiliated with the Hats[26].
  • Jacob Benzelius's Commons category is recorded as Jacob Benzelius[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], a parish of the Church of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1550[30] and Uppsala[11], an urban area in Sweden[31], in Sweden[32]. Jacob Benzelius was born on February 25, 1683[3]. His father was Erik Benzelius the Elder[13]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[16].

Education

Jacob Benzelius's education included a stint at Uppsala University[22]. He earned the academic degree of Master of Philosophy[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. Jacob Benzelius was employed by Lund University[21]. Positions held include Archbishop of Uppsala[17], a protestant episcopal title[34], in Sweden[35]; member of the Riksdag of the Estates[18], a member of the parliament of Sweden[36], in Sweden[37]; Q135221655[19]; and President of the Clergy Estate[20].

Personal Life

A child of Jacob Benzelius was Mathias Benzelstierna[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23]. He was affiliated with the Hats[26].

Death and Burial

Jacob Benzelius died on June 19, 1747[5]. He passed away in Stockholm[4]. He is buried at Uppsala Cathedral[12].

Why It Matters

Jacob Benzelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Jacob Benzelius born?

Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], Jacob Benzelius…

Where did Jacob Benzelius die?

Jacob Benzelius passed away in Stockholm[4].

Who were Jacob Benzelius's parents?

Jacob Benzelius's father was Erik Benzelius the Elder[13].

What did Jacob Benzelius do for work?

Jacob Benzelius worked as priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9].

Where did Jacob Benzelius go to school?

Jacob Benzelius was educated at Uppsala University[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [24] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [26] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [33] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation priest, theologian, university teacher +1
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
    Given name Jakob, Jacob
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