Johannes Gezelius
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Summary
Johannes Gezelius was born on February 3, 1615[1], in Romfartuna[2]. He died on January 20, 1690[3], in Turku[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], Protestant theologian[6], biblical scholar[7], cleric[8], and Lutheran pastor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1615[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1690[12]
- Place of burial: Turku Cathedral[13]
- Spouse: Gertrud Gezelius[14]
- Child: Johannes Gezelius[15]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[16]
- Native language: Swedish[17]
- Ethnic group: Swedes[18]
- Occupation: Protestant minister[19], classical philologist[20], Hebraist[21]
- Field of work: Protestant theology[22], pastoral care[23], Biblical languages[24], Biblical commentary[25], letterpress printing[26]
- Position held: Bishop of Turku[27]
- Employer: Uppsala University[28]
- Educated at: Academia Gustaviana[29], Uppsala University[30]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Family: Gezelius family[33]
- Commons category: Johannes Gezelius the Elder[34]
- Diocese: Lutheran diocese of Turku[35]
- Family name: Gezelius[36]
- Given name: Johannes[37], Johann[38]
- Work location: Turku[39]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[40], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[42]
- Significant person: John Amos Comenius[43], Georg Stiernhielm[44]
Why It Matters
Johannes Gezelius has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
FAQs
Where was Johannes Gezelius born?
Johannes Gezelius was born in Romfartuna[2].
Where did Johannes Gezelius die?
Johannes Gezelius passed away in Turku[4].
Who was Johannes Gezelius married to?
Johannes Gezelius's spouses include Gertrud Gezelius[14].
What did Johannes Gezelius do for work?
Johannes Gezelius worked as a university teacher[5], Protestant theologian[6], biblical scholar[7], cleric[8], and Lutheran pastor[9].
Where did Johannes Gezelius go to school?
Johannes Gezelius was educated at Academia Gustaviana[29] and Uppsala University[30].