Erik Benzelius the Elder

Summary

Erik Benzelius the Elder is a human^[1]. He was born in Nederluleå parish^[2]. He was born on December 16, 1632^[3]. He passed away in Uppsala^[4]. He died on February 17, 1709^[5]. He worked as a priest^[6], church historian^[7], theologian^[8], university teacher^[9], and archbishop^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Erik Benzelius the Elder's place of birth was Nederluleå parish^[2].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder passed away in Uppsala^[4].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly^[12].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder was born on December 16, 1632^[3].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder was born on 1632^[13].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder died on February 17, 1709^[5].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder died on 1709^[14].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder is buried at Uppsala Cathedral^[15].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's father was Henrik Jakonson i Bentseby^[16].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's mother was Margareta Jonsdotter^[17].
• Among Erik Benzelius the Elder's spouses was Anna Mackeij^[18].
• Among Erik Benzelius the Elder's spouses was Margareta of Odheli^[19].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Erik Benzelius the Younger^[20].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Lars Benzelstierna^[21].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Jacob Benzelius^[22].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Gustaf Benzelstierna^[23].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Henric Benzelius^[24].
• A child of Erik Benzelius the Elder was Christina Benzelia^[25].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder held citizenship in Sweden^[26].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group^[27].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder worked as a priest^[6].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's professions included church historian^[7].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's professions included theologian^[8].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder's professions included university teacher^[9].
• Erik Benzelius the Elder worked as an archbishop^[10].

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Origins and Family

Erik Benzelius the Elder was born in Nederluleå parish^[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 16, 1632^[3] and 1632^[13]. His father was Henrik Jakonson i Bentseby^[16]. His mother was Margareta Jonsdotter^[17]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group^[27].

Education

Erik Benzelius the Elder's education included a stint at Uppsala University^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest^[6], church historian^[7], theologian^[8], university teacher^[9], and archbishop^[10]. Among Erik Benzelius the Elder's employers was Uppsala University^[29]. Positions held include Archbishop of Uppsala^[30], a protestant episcopal title^[31], in Sweden^[32]; Lutheran Bishop of Strängnäs^[33], a position^[34], in Sweden^[35], founded in 1527^[36]; and Rector of the University of Uppsala^[37].

Personal Life

Spouses include Anna Mackeij^[18], a businessperson^[38], 1648–1704^[39], of Sweden^[40] and Margareta of Odheli^[19]. Children include Erik Benzelius the Younger^[20], a priest^[41], 1675–1743^[42], of Sweden^[43]; Lars Benzelstierna^[21], a politician^[44], 1680–1755^[45], of Sweden^[46]; Jacob Benzelius^[22], a priest^[47], 1683–1747^[48], of Sweden^[49]; Gustaf Benzelstierna^[23], a librarian^[50], 1687–1746^[51], of Sweden^[52]; Henric Benzelius^[24], a priest^[53], 1689–1758^[54], of Sweden^[55]; and Christina Benzelia^[25]. Erik Benzelius the Elder's religion is recorded as Lutheranism^[56].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include February 17, 1709^[5] and 1709^[14]. Recorded place of death include Uppsala^[4], an urban area in Sweden^[57], in Sweden^[58] and Uppsala Cathedral Assembly^[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden^[59], in Sweden^[60], founded in 1550^[61]. Erik Benzelius the Elder is buried at Uppsala Cathedral^[15].

Why It Matters

Erik Benzelius the Elder ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[62] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[63]

FAQs

Where was Erik Benzelius the Elder born?

Born in Nederluleå parish^[2], Erik Benzelius the Elder…

Where did Erik Benzelius the Elder die?

Erik Benzelius the Elder passed away in Uppsala^[4].

Who were Erik Benzelius the Elder's parents?

Erik Benzelius the Elder's father was Henrik Jakonson i Bentseby^[16]. Erik Benzelius the Elder's mother was Margareta Jonsdotter^[17].

Who was Erik Benzelius the Elder married to?

Erik Benzelius the Elder's spouses include Anna Mackeij^[18] and Margareta of Odheli^[19].

What did Erik Benzelius the Elder do for work?

Erik Benzelius the Elder worked as priest^[6], church historian^[7], theologian^[8], university teacher^[9], and archbishop^[10].

Where did Erik Benzelius the Elder go to school?

Erik Benzelius the Elder was educated at Uppsala University^[28].