Petrus Elvius

Swedish astronomer
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Petrus Elvius

Summary

Petrus Elvius is a human[1]. Born in Rättvik parish[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1660[3]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He died on January 12, 1718[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Rättvik parish[2], Petrus Elvius…
  • Petrus Elvius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
  • Petrus Elvius was born on September 24, 1660[3].
  • Petrus Elvius died on January 12, 1718[5].
  • Petrus Elvius was married to Anna Maria Spole[7].
  • A child of Petrus Elvius was Anna Maria Elvia[8].
  • A child of Petrus Elvius was Pehr Elvius[9].
  • Petrus Elvius held citizenship in Sweden[10].
  • Petrus Elvius's professions included astronomer[6].
  • Petrus Elvius was employed by Uppsala University[11].
  • Petrus Elvius was educated at Uppsala University[12].
  • A notable student of Petrus Elvius was Anders Gabriel Duhre[13].
  • A notable student of Petrus Elvius was Eric Burman[14].
  • A notable student of Petrus Elvius was Olof Hiorter[15].
  • Petrus Elvius is recorded as male[16].
  • Petrus Elvius's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Petrus Elvius's given name is recorded as Petrus[18].
  • Petrus Elvius studied under Petrus Hoffvenius[19].
  • Petrus Elvius's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[20].
  • Petrus Elvius's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Petrus Elvius's place of birth was Rättvik parish[2]. He was born on September 24, 1660[3].

Education

Petrus Elvius was educated at Uppsala University[12]. He studied under Petrus Hoffvenius[19].

Career and Affiliations

Petrus Elvius worked as an astronomer[6]. He was employed by Uppsala University[11]. Notable students include Anders Gabriel Duhre[13], a mathematician[22], 1680–1739[23], of Sweden[24]; Eric Burman[14], a mathematician[25], 1692–1729[26], of Sweden[27]; and Olof Hiorter[15], an astronomer[28], 1696–1750[29], of Sweden[30].

Personal Life

Petrus Elvius was married to Anna Maria Spole[7]. Children include Anna Maria Elvia[8], a writer[31], 1713–1784[32], of Sweden[33] and Pehr Elvius[9], a mathematician[34], 1710–1749[35].

Death and Burial

Petrus Elvius died on January 12, 1718[5]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

FAQs

Where was Petrus Elvius born?

Born in Rättvik parish[2], Petrus Elvius…

Where did Petrus Elvius die?

Petrus Elvius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Who was Petrus Elvius married to?

Petrus Elvius's spouses include Anna Maria Spole[7].

What did Petrus Elvius do for work?

Petrus Elvius worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Petrus Elvius go to school?

Petrus Elvius was educated at Uppsala University[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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