Johan Printz

Swedish military and governor of New Sweden (1592-1663)
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Johan Printz

Summary

Johan Printz is a human[1]. He was born in Jönköping[2]. He was born on July 20, 1592[3]. He died in Jönköping[4]. He died on May 3, 1663[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Johan Printz was born in Jönköping[2].
  • Johan Printz passed away in Jönköping[4].
  • Johan Printz was born on July 20, 1592[3].
  • Johan Printz died on May 3, 1663[5].
  • Johan Printz's father was Bero Johannis[8].
  • Johan Printz was married to Maria von Linnestau Printz[9].
  • A child of Johan Printz was Armegot Printz[10].
  • Johan Printz held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Johan Printz's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Johan Printz held the position of governor[12].
  • Johan Printz held the position of governor of Jönköping County[13].
  • Johan Printz is recorded as male[14].
  • Johan Printz's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Johan Printz's Commons category is recorded as Johan Björnsson Printz[16].
  • Johan Printz's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant colonel[17].
  • Johan Printz's family name is recorded as Printz[18].
  • Johan Printz's given name is recorded as Johan[19].
  • Johan Printz's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[20].
  • Johan Printz's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[21].
  • Johan Printz's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[22].
  • Johan Printz's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[23].
  • Johan Printz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Johan Printz's place of birth was Jönköping[2]. He was born on July 20, 1592[3]. His father was Bero Johannis[8].

Career and Affiliations

Johan Printz worked as a military personnel[6]. Positions held include governor[12], a public office[25] and governor of Jönköping County[13], a public office[26], in Sweden[27], founded in 1634[28].

Personal Life

Among Johan Printz's spouses was Maria von Linnestau Printz[9]. A child of him was Armegot Printz[10].

Death and Burial

Johan Printz died on May 3, 1663[5]. He passed away in Jönköping[4].

Why It Matters

Johan Printz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Johan Printz born?

Johan Printz's place of birth was Jönköping[2].

Where did Johan Printz die?

Johan Printz passed away in Jönköping[4].

Who were Johan Printz's parents?

Johan Printz's father was Bero Johannis[8].

Who was Johan Printz married to?

Johan Printz's spouses include Maria von Linnestau Printz[9].

What did Johan Printz do for work?

Johan Printz worked as military personnel[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held governor, governor of Jönköping County
    Child Armegot Printz
    Citizenship
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