Magnus Celsius

Swedish astronomer (1621-1679)
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Magnus Celsius

Summary

Magnus Celsius is a human[1]. Born in Alfta parish[2], he… he was born on January 16, 1621[3]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He died on May 5, 1679[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6], botanist[7], mathematician[8], archaeologist[9], and runologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Alfta parish[2], Magnus Celsius…
  • Magnus Celsius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
  • Magnus Celsius was born on January 16, 1621[3].
  • Magnus Celsius died on May 5, 1679[5].
  • Magnus Celsius was married to Sara Edmundsdotter Figrelia[12].
  • A child of Magnus Celsius was Olof Celsius[13].
  • A child of Magnus Celsius was Johan Celsius[14].
  • A child of Magnus Celsius was Nils Celsius[15].
  • A child of Magnus Celsius was Barbro Celsius[16].
  • A child of Magnus Celsius was Katarina Celsia[17].
  • Magnus Celsius held citizenship in Sweden[18].
  • Magnus Celsius worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Magnus Celsius's professions included botanist[7].
  • Magnus Celsius's professions included mathematician[8].
  • Magnus Celsius's professions included archaeologist[9].
  • Magnus Celsius's professions included runologist[10].
  • Magnus Celsius's field of work was mathematics[19].
  • Magnus Celsius held the position of vicar[20].
  • Among Magnus Celsius's employers was Uppsala University[21].
  • Magnus Celsius is recorded as male[22].
  • Magnus Celsius's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Magnus Celsius's residence is recorded as Sweden[24].
  • Magnus Celsius's family name is recorded as Celsius[25].
  • Magnus Celsius's given name is recorded as Magnus[26].
  • Magnus Celsius's relative is recorded as Anders Celsius[27].

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Origins and Family

Magnus Celsius was born in Alfta parish[2]. He was born on January 16, 1621[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6], botanist[7], mathematician[8], archaeologist[9], and runologist[10]. Magnus Celsius's field of work was mathematics[19]. Among his employers was Uppsala University[21]. He held the position of vicar[20].

Personal Life

Magnus Celsius was married to Sara Edmundsdotter Figrelia[12]. Children include Olof Celsius[13], a linguist[28], 1670–1756[29], of Sweden[30], specialised in theology[31]; Johan Celsius[14], a writer[32], 1660–1710[33], of Sweden[34]; Nils Celsius[15], an astronomer[35], 1658–1724[36], of Sweden[37]; Barbro Celsius[16], b. 1670[38]; and Katarina Celsia[17], 1666–1708[39], of Sweden[40].

Death and Burial

Magnus Celsius died on May 5, 1679[5]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Why It Matters

Magnus Celsius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Celsius born?

Magnus Celsius was born in Alfta parish[2].

Where did Magnus Celsius die?

Magnus Celsius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Who was Magnus Celsius married to?

Magnus Celsius's spouses include Sara Edmundsdotter Figrelia[12].

What did Magnus Celsius do for work?

Magnus Celsius worked as astronomer[6], botanist[7], mathematician[8], archaeologist[9], and runologist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . MacTutor History of Mathematics archive. 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Relative Anders Celsius
    Country of citizenship Sweden
    Languages spoken, written or signed Swedish
    Occupation astronomer, botanist, mathematician +2
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