Magnus Tavast

Finnish catholic priest, bishop of Turku (1357-1452)
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Magnus Tavast

Summary

Magnus Tavast is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mynämäki[2]. He was born on October 14, 1357[3]. He died in Mynämäki[4]. He died on March 9, 1452[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Magnus Tavast's place of birth was Mynämäki[2].
  • Magnus Tavast died in Mynämäki[4].
  • Magnus Tavast was born on October 14, 1357[3].
  • Magnus Tavast died on March 9, 1452[5].
  • Magnus Tavast is buried at Turku Cathedral[9].
  • Magnus Tavast's father was Olavi Jussinpoika 'Tavasti', lord of Alasjoki[10].
  • Magnus Tavast held citizenship in Sweden[11].
  • Magnus Tavast's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Magnus Tavast worked as a Catholic bishop[7].
  • Magnus Tavast held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Åbo[12].
  • Magnus Tavast held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Åbo[13].
  • Magnus Tavast was educated at Charles University[14].
  • Magnus Tavast's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Magnus Tavast is recorded as male[16].
  • Magnus Tavast's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Magnus Tavast's Commons category is recorded as Maunu Tavast[18].
  • Magnus Tavast's family name is recorded as Tavast[19].
  • Magnus Tavast's given name is recorded as Magnus[20].
  • Magnus Tavast's given name is recorded as Maunu[21].
  • Magnus Tavast's given name is recorded as Olai[22].
  • Magnus Tavast's given name is recorded as Olavi[23].
  • Magnus Tavast's work location is recorded as Turku[24].
  • Magnus Tavast's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Finnish[25].
  • Magnus Tavast's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[26].
  • Magnus Tavast's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Swedish[27].

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Origins and Family

Magnus Tavast's place of birth was Mynämäki[2]. He was born on October 14, 1357[3]. His father was Olavi Jussinpoika 'Tavasti', lord of Alasjoki[10].

Education

Magnus Tavast's education included a stint at Charles University[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Åbo[12].

Personal Life

Magnus Tavast's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Magnus Tavast died on March 9, 1452[5]. He died in Mynämäki[4]. Burial took place at Turku Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Magnus Tavast has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Magnus Tavast born?

Magnus Tavast was born in Mynämäki[2].

Where did Magnus Tavast die?

Magnus Tavast died in Mynämäki[4].

Who were Magnus Tavast's parents?

Magnus Tavast's father was Olavi Jussinpoika 'Tavasti', lord of Alasjoki[10].

What did Magnus Tavast do for work?

Magnus Tavast worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Magnus Tavast go to school?

Magnus Tavast was educated at Charles University[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Sweden
    Given name Magnus, Maunu, Olai +1
    Plaque image Maunu Tavastin muistolaatta Naantali.jpg
    Place of birth Mynämäki
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