Olaus Verelius

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

Summary

Olaus Verelius is a human[1]. Born in Q10531807[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 has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Olaus Verelius was born in Q10531807[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 Q130252280[13].
  • Olaus Verelius was employed by Uppsala University[14].
  • Olaus Verelius was educated at Academia Gustaviana[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Olaus Verelius is Index linguæ veteris scytho‐scandicæ sive gothicæ[16].
  • Olaus Verelius is recorded as male[17].
  • Olaus Verelius's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Olaus Verelius's Commons category is recorded as Olaus Verelius[19].
  • Olaus Verelius's family name is recorded as Verelius[20].
  • Olaus Verelius's given name is recorded as Olof[21].
  • Olaus Verelius's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[22].
  • Olaus Verelius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23].
  • Olaus Verelius's described by source is recorded as Church of Sweden[24].
  • Olaus Verelius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[25].
  • Olaus Verelius's sibling is recorded as Q131522837[26].
  • Olaus Verelius's date of burial or cremation is recorded as February 9, 1682[27].

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Origins and Family

Olaus Verelius's place of birth was Q10531807[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 Q130252280[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Olaus Verelius is Index linguæ veteris scytho‐scandicæ sive gothicæ[16].

Death and Burial

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

Why It Matters

Olaus Verelius has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Olaus Verelius born?

Olaus Verelius was born in Q10531807[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. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . 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. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Church of Sweden. Retrieved . kulturpersoner.uppsalakyrkogardar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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