Matthias Asp

11 May 1696 - 8 Jul 1763
Person human Q5561270
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Matthias Asp

Summary

Matthias Asp is a human[1]. He was born in Norrköping[2]. He was born on May 14, 1696[3]. He passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He died on July 8, 1763[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6].

Key Facts

  • Matthias Asp's place of birth was Norrköping[2].
  • Matthias Asp died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
  • Matthias Asp was born on May 14, 1696[3].
  • Matthias Asp died on July 8, 1763[5].
  • Matthias Asp is buried at Uppsala Cathedral[7].
  • Matthias Asp's father was Petrus Jonæ Asp[8].
  • Matthias Asp's mother was Elisabet Steuch[9].
  • Matthias Asp held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Matthias Asp's professions included orientalist[6].
  • Matthias Asp held the position of vicar[11].
  • Matthias Asp held the position of cathedral provost[12].
  • Matthias Asp held the position of Q130252280[13].
  • Matthias Asp was employed by Uppsala University[14].
  • Matthias Asp was employed by Uppsala University Library[15].
  • Matthias Asp's education included a stint at Lund University[16].
  • Matthias Asp was educated at Uppsala University[17].
  • Matthias Asp was a member of Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala[18].
  • Matthias Asp is recorded as male[19].
  • Matthias Asp's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Matthias Asp's family name is recorded as Asp[21].
  • Matthias Asp's given name is recorded as Matthias[22].
  • Matthias Asp studied under Étienne Fourmont[23].
  • Matthias Asp studied under Bernard de Montfaucon[24].
  • Matthias Asp's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[25].
  • Matthias Asp's described by source is recorded as Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne[26].

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Origins and Family

Matthias Asp was born in Norrköping[2]. He was born on May 14, 1696[3]. His father was Petrus Jonæ Asp[8]. His mother was Elisabet Steuch[9].

Education

Educated at Lund University[16], a public university[27], in Sweden[28], founded in 1666[29], headquartered in Lund[30] and Uppsala University[17], a university[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1477[33], headquartered in Uppsala[34]. Studied under Étienne Fourmont[23], a professor[35], 1683–1745[36], of France[37], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[38], specialised in oriental studies[39] and Bernard de Montfaucon[24], a palaeographer[40], 1655–1741[41], of France[42].

Career and Affiliations

Matthias Asp worked as an orientalist[6]. Employers include Uppsala University[14], a university[43], in Sweden[44], founded in 1477[45], headquartered in Uppsala[46] and Uppsala University Library[15], a library[47], in Sweden[48], founded in 1620[49]. Positions held include vicar[11], an ecclesiastical occupation[50]; cathedral provost[12], an ecclesiastical occupation[51]; and Q130252280[13].

Death and Burial

Matthias Asp died on July 8, 1763[5]. He passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He is buried at Uppsala Cathedral[7].

FAQs

Where was Matthias Asp born?

Born in Norrköping[2], Matthias Asp…

Where did Matthias Asp die?

Matthias Asp passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Who were Matthias Asp's parents?

Matthias Asp's father was Petrus Jonæ Asp[8]. Matthias Asp's mother was Elisabet Steuch[9].

What did Matthias Asp do for work?

Matthias Asp worked as orientalist[6].

Where did Matthias Asp go to school?

Matthias Asp was educated at Lund University[16] and Uppsala University[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Östgötars minne. litteraturbanken.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [51] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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