Olaus Verelius

Scholar of Old Norse and Scandinavian studies (1618-1682)
Person human Q445867
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Summary

Olaus Verelius is a human[1]. Born in Hässleby församling[2], he… he was born on February 12, 1618[3]. He passed away in Uppsala[4]. He died on January 3, 1682[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Olaus Verelius was born in Hässleby församling[2].
  • Olaus Verelius passed away in Uppsala[4].
  • Olaus Verelius was born on February 12, 1618[3].
  • Olaus Verelius died on January 3, 1682[5].
  • Olaus Verelius is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[9].
  • Olaus Verelius's father was Nicolaus Petri Ingatorpensis[10].
  • Olaus Verelius held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Olaus Verelius worked as a historian[6].
  • Olaus Verelius's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Olaus Verelius held the position of Director-General of the Swedish National Heritage Board[12].
  • Olaus Verelius held the position of inspector at Östgöta nation[13].
  • Olaus Verelius was employed by Uppsala University[14].
  • Olaus Verelius was educated at Academia Gustaviana[15].
  • A notable student of Olaus Verelius was Elias Brenner[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Olaus Verelius is Index linguæ veteris scytho‐scandicæ sive gothicæ[17].
  • Olaus Verelius is recorded as male[18].
  • Olaus Verelius's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Olaus Verelius's Commons category is recorded as Olaus Verelius[20].
  • Olaus Verelius's family name is recorded as Verelius[21].
  • Olaus Verelius's given name is recorded as Olof[22].
  • Olaus Verelius's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[23].
  • Olaus Verelius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Olaus Verelius's described by source is recorded as Church of Sweden[25].
  • Olaus Verelius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[26].
  • Olaus Verelius's sibling is recorded as Samuel Werelius[27].

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Origins and Family

Olaus Verelius's place of birth was Hässleby församling[2]. He was born on February 12, 1618[3]. His father was Nicolaus Petri Ingatorpensis[10].

Education

Olaus Verelius's education included a stint at Academia Gustaviana[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Olaus Verelius was employed by Uppsala University[14]. Positions held include Director-General of the Swedish National Heritage Board[12], a position[28], in Sweden[29] and inspector at Östgöta nation[13]. A notable student of him was Elias Brenner[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Olaus Verelius is Index linguæ veteris scytho‐scandicæ sive gothicæ[17].

Death and Burial

Olaus Verelius died on January 3, 1682[5]. He died in Uppsala[4]. He is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Olaus Verelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Olaus Verelius born?

Olaus Verelius was born in Hässleby församling[2].

Where did Olaus Verelius die?

Olaus Verelius passed away in Uppsala[4].

Who were Olaus Verelius's parents?

Olaus Verelius's father was Nicolaus Petri Ingatorpensis[10].

What did Olaus Verelius do for work?

Olaus Verelius worked as historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Olaus Verelius go to school?

Olaus Verelius was educated at Academia Gustaviana[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . raa.se. Retrieved . raa.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Östgötars minne. litteraturbanken.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Retrieved . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Retrieved . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Church of Sweden. Retrieved . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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