Johannes Schefferus
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Summary
Johannes Schefferus was born on February 2, 1621[1], in Strasbourg[2]. He died on March 26, 1679[3], in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and painter[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Uppsala[11]
- Spouse: Q141633622[12]
- Child: Pehr Scheffer[13], Anna Ursula Scheffer[14], Q140234298[15], Q141588265[16]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[17]
- Occupation: classical philologist[18], librarian[19], polymath[20]
- Employer: Uppsala University[21]
- Educated at: Leiden University[22]
- Student: Elias Brenner[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Johannes Scheffer[25]
- Given name: Johannes[26]
- Pseudonym: Constantinus Opelius[27]
- Work location: Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[28]
- Student of: Johann Heinrich Boeckler[29]
- Depicted by: Johannes Schefferus, 1621-1679[30]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[31], Svenskt konstnärslexikon[32], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[34], Swedish[35]
- Commons Creator page: Johannes Schefferus[36]
Why It Matters
Johannes Schefferus has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include Lapponia[39], a written work[40].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Schefferus born?
Johannes Schefferus's place of birth was Strasbourg[2].
Where did Johannes Schefferus die?
Johannes Schefferus died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
Who was Johannes Schefferus married to?
Johannes Schefferus's spouses include Q141633622[12].
What did Johannes Schefferus do for work?
Johannes Schefferus worked as a philologist[5], archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and painter[9].
Where did Johannes Schefferus go to school?
Johannes Schefferus was educated at Leiden University[22].