Johannes Gezelius

Finnish priest (1686-1733)
Person human Q5757590
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Summary

Johannes Gezelius was born on May 6, 1686[1], in Narva[2]. He died on July 18, 1733[3], in Porvoo[4]. He worked as a Lutheran pastor[5] and bishop[6]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: May 18, 1733[8]
  • Father: Johannes Gezelius[9]
  • Spouse: Helena Arnell[10]
  • Child: Johan Gezelius-Olivecreutz[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[12]
  • Position held: Q135228204[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family: Gezelius family[16]
  • Commons category: Johannes Gezelius (Porvoon piispa)[17]
  • Family name: Gezelius[18]
  • Given name: Johannes[19]
  • Work location: Porvoo[20], Turku[21]
  • Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[23], Swedish[24], German[25], Latin[26]
  • Significant person: Petrus Serlachius[27]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Gezelius born?

Johannes Gezelius was born in Narva[2].

Where did Johannes Gezelius die?

Johannes Gezelius passed away in Porvoo[4].

Who were Johannes Gezelius's parents?

Johannes Gezelius's father was Johannes Gezelius[9].

Who was Johannes Gezelius married to?

Johannes Gezelius's spouses include Helena Arnell[10].

What did Johannes Gezelius do for work?

Johannes Gezelius worked as a Lutheran pastor[5] and bishop[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] ↑ . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Porvoo
    Child → Johan Gezelius-Olivecreutz
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