Olof Celsius

Swedish priest and historian (1716-1794)
Person human Q896571
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Olof Celsius

Summary

Olof Celsius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. He was born on December 15, 1716[3]. He passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. He died on February 15, 1794[5]. He worked as a priest[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], Olof Celsius…
  • Olof Celsius died in Lund Cathedral parish[4].
  • Olof Celsius was born on December 15, 1716[3].
  • Olof Celsius was born on December 5, 1716[11].
  • Olof Celsius died on February 15, 1794[5].
  • Burial took place at Lund Cathedral[12].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[13].
  • Olof Celsius's father was Olof Celsius[14].
  • Among Olof Celsius's spouses was Andrietta Catharina Stiernman[15].
  • Olof Celsius held citizenship in Sweden[16].
  • Olof Celsius worked as a priest[6].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included historian[7].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included politician[9].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of member of the Riksdag of the Estates[17].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of bishop of Lund[18].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of seat 3 of the Swedish Academy[19].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of Q134484832[20].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of Q134601122[21].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of Q134581443[22].
  • Olof Celsius was employed by Uppsala University[23].
  • Olof Celsius was a member of Swedish Academy[24].
  • Olof Celsius was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Olof Celsius was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[26].
  • Olof Celsius's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

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Origins and Family

Olof Celsius's place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 15, 1716[3] and December 5, 1716[11]. His father was he[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. Olof Celsius was employed by Uppsala University[23]. Positions held include member of the Riksdag of the Estates[17], a member of the parliament of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29]; bishop of Lund[18]; seat 3 of the Swedish Academy[19]; Q134484832[20]; Q134601122[21]; and Q134581443[22].

Personal Life

Olof Celsius was married to Andrietta Catharina Stiernman[15]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

Death and Burial

Olof Celsius died on February 15, 1794[5]. He passed away in Lund Cathedral parish[4]. Recorded place of burial include Lund Cathedral[12] and Northern cemetery in Lund[13].

Why It Matters

Olof Celsius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Olof Celsius born?

Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2], Olof Celsius…

Where did Olof Celsius die?

Olof Celsius died in Lund Cathedral parish[4].

Who were Olof Celsius's parents?

Olof Celsius's father was Olof Celsius[14].

Who was Olof Celsius married to?

Olof Celsius's spouses include Andrietta Catharina Stiernman[15].

What did Olof Celsius do for work?

Olof Celsius worked as priest[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9].

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. [14] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Q104089769. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [21] . Q104089769. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . Q104089769. runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [27] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of Swedish National Biography, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Q104089769
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation priest, historian, university teacher +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32153|batch #32153]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (35)"
  3. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Aliases
    Spouse Andrietta Catharina Stiernman
    Family name Celsius
    + 23 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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