Olaus Petri

clergyman, writer, judge and major contributor to the Protestant Reformation in Sweden
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Olaus Petri

Summary

Olaus Petri is a human[1]. Born in Örebro[2], he… he was born on January 6, 1493[3]. He passed away in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4]. He died on April 19, 1552[5]. He worked as a translator[6], judge[7], theologian[8], Bible translator[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Örebro[2], Olaus Petri…
  • Olaus Petri died in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4].
  • Olaus Petri was born on January 6, 1493[3].
  • Olaus Petri died on April 19, 1552[5].
  • Olaus Petri is buried at Storkyrkan[12].
  • Among Olaus Petri's spouses was Kristina[13].
  • Olaus Petri held citizenship in Sweden[14].
  • Olaus Petri's professions included translator[6].
  • Olaus Petri's professions included judge[7].
  • Olaus Petri worked as a theologian[8].
  • Olaus Petri worked as a Bible translator[9].
  • Olaus Petri's professions included historian[10].
  • Olaus Petri worked as a writer[15].
  • Olaus Petri's education included a stint at Uppsala University[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Olaus Petri is Gustav Vasa Bible[17].
  • Olaus Petri's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Olaus Petri is recorded as male[19].
  • Olaus Petri's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Olaus Petri's Commons category is recorded as Olaus Petri[21].
  • Olaus Petri's family name is recorded as Person[22].
  • Olaus Petri's given name is recorded as Olof[23].
  • Olaus Petri's feast day is recorded as April 19[24].
  • Olaus Petri's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Olaus Petri[25].
  • Olaus Petri's Commons gallery is recorded as Olaus Petri[26].
  • Olaus Petri's described by source is recorded as New Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Örebro[2], Olaus Petri… he was born on January 6, 1493[3].

Education

Olaus Petri's education included a stint at Uppsala University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include translator[6], judge[7], theologian[8], Bible translator[9], historian[10], and writer[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Olaus Petri is Gustav Vasa Bible[17]. Things named for him include Olaus Petri Church[28], a church building[29], in Sweden[30].

Personal Life

Among Olaus Petri's spouses was Kristina[13]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Olaus Petri died on April 19, 1552[5]. He passed away in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4]. Burial took place at Storkyrkan[12].

Why It Matters

Olaus Petri ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (94 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Works attributed to him include Gustav Vasa Bible[33], a version, edition or translation[34], written by Laurentius Andreae[35]. Entities named for him include Olaus Petri Church[28], a church building[29], in Sweden[30].

FAQs

Where was Olaus Petri born?

Olaus Petri was born in Örebro[2].

Where did Olaus Petri die?

Olaus Petri died in Storkyrkoförsamlingen[4].

Who was Olaus Petri married to?

Olaus Petri's spouses include Kristina[13].

What did Olaus Petri do for work?

Olaus Petri worked as translator[6], judge[7], theologian[8], Bible translator[9], and historian[10].

Where did Olaus Petri go to school?

Olaus Petri was educated at Uppsala University[16].

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] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Q43486142. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation translator, judge, theologian +4
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source New Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Dictionary of Swedish National Biography +2
    Occupation translator, judge, theologian +4
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  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic's main category Category:Olaus Petri
    Described by source New Encyclopedic Dictionary, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Dictionary of Swedish National Biography +2
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