Johannes Magnus
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Summary
Johannes Magnus was born on March 19, 1488[1], in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[2]. He died on March 22, 1544[3], in Rome[4]. He worked as a historian[5], Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], and Catholic archbishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[10]
- Ethnic group: Swedes[11]
- Field of work: history[12]
- Position held: Catholic archbishop of Uppsala[13]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Johannes Magnus[16]
- Family name: Magnus[17]
- Given name: Johannes[18]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[20], Swedish[21]
- Commons Creator page: Johannes Magnus[22]
- Consecrator: Lorenzo Santarelli[23]
- Significant person: Johannes Dantiscus[24]
- Sibling: Olaus Magnus[25]
- Patronym or matronym: Månsson[26]
Why It Matters
Johannes Magnus has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Works attributed to him include Historia de omnibus Gothorum Sueonumque regibus[29], a literary work[30].
FAQs
Where was Johannes Magnus born?
Johannes Magnus was born in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[2].
Where did Johannes Magnus die?
Johannes Magnus passed away in Rome[4].
What did Johannes Magnus do for work?
Johannes Magnus worked as a historian[5], Catholic priest[6], theologian[7], and Catholic archbishop[8].