Lars Levi Læstadius
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Summary
Lars Levi Læstadius was born on January 10, 1800[1], in Jäkkvik[2]. He died on February 21, 1861[3], in Pajala parish[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], pteridologist[6], writer[7], pastor[8], and scientific illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (685 views/month, #7,227 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[11]
- Native language: Swedish[12]
- Ethnic group: Swedes[13]
- Occupation: botanical collector[14], scientific collector[15]
- Field of work: botany[16], Great Awakening[17], Salix[18]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[19]
- Notable work: Laestadianism[20]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[21]
- Religion or worldview: Church of Sweden[22]
- Influenced by: Samuel Ödmann[23], Milla Clementsdotter[24], Göran Wahlenberg[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Lars Levi Læstadius[27]
- Family name: Læstadius[28]
- Given name: Lars[29]
- Significant event: Laestadianism[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Lars Levi Læstadius[31]
- Commons gallery: Lars Levi Læstadius[32]
- Work location: Karesuando[33], Pajala Municipality[34]
- Described at URL: https://nhm2.uio.no/botanisk/nbf/laestadius/laestadiusmanus.htm[35]
- Relative: Lars-Levi Læstadius[36]
- Student of: Göran Wahlenberg[37]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[39], Lule Sami[40], Meänkieli[41], Northern Sami[42]
- Commons Creator page: Lars Levi Læstadius[43]
- Name in native language: Lars Levi Laestadius[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Lars Levi Læstadius include Laestadianism[45], a Christian revival[46].
Why It Matters
Lars Levi Læstadius has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Laestadianism[45], a Christian revival[46].
FAQs
Where was Lars Levi Læstadius born?
Lars Levi Læstadius's place of birth was Jäkkvik[2].
Where did Lars Levi Læstadius die?
Lars Levi Læstadius died in Pajala parish[4].
What did Lars Levi Læstadius do for work?
Lars Levi Læstadius worked as a botanist[5], pteridologist[6], writer[7], pastor[8], and scientific illustrator[9].
Where did Lars Levi Læstadius go to school?
Lars Levi Læstadius was educated at Uppsala University[19].
What awards did Lars Levi Læstadius receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[21].