Olaus Magnus
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Olaus Magnus
Summary
Olaus Magnus is a human[1]. Born in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[2], he… he was born on October 1490[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on August 1, 1557[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], diplomat[7], historian[8], Latin Catholic priest[9], and anthropologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (376 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[2], Olaus Magnus…
- Olaus Magnus passed away in Rome[4].
- Olaus Magnus was born on October 1490[3].
- Olaus Magnus died on August 1, 1557[5].
- Olaus Magnus is buried at Santa Maria dell'Anima[12].
- Olaus Magnus held citizenship in Sweden[13].
- Olaus Magnus is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[14].
- Olaus Magnus worked as a cartographer[6].
- Olaus Magnus worked as a diplomat[7].
- Olaus Magnus's professions included historian[8].
- Olaus Magnus worked as a Latin Catholic priest[9].
- Olaus Magnus worked as an anthropologist[10].
- Olaus Magnus's professions included Catholic bishop[15].
- Olaus Magnus's field of work was Christianity[16].
- Olaus Magnus's field of work was history[17].
- Olaus Magnus held the position of Catholic archbishop of Uppsala[18].
- Olaus Magnus was educated at University of Rostock[19].
- Olaus Magnus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
- Olaus Magnus is recorded as male[21].
- Olaus Magnus's instance of is recorded as human[22].
- Olaus Magnus's Commons category is recorded as Olaus Magnus[23].
- Olaus Magnus's family name is recorded as Magnus[24].
- Olaus Magnus's given name is recorded as Olaus[25].
- Olaus Magnus's given name is recorded as Olof[26].
- Olaus Magnus's given name is recorded as Olav[27].
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Origins and Family
Olaus Magnus was born in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[2]. He was born on October 1490[3]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[14].
Education
Olaus Magnus's education included a stint at University of Rostock[19].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], diplomat[7], historian[8], Latin Catholic priest[9], anthropologist[10], and Catholic bishop[15]. Fields of work include Christianity[16], a major religious group[28], founded in 0033[29] and history[17], an academic discipline[30]. Olaus Magnus held the position of Catholic archbishop of Uppsala[18].
Personal Life
Olaus Magnus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
Death and Burial
Olaus Magnus died on August 1, 1557[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Santa Maria dell'Anima[12].
Why It Matters
Olaus Magnus ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (376 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
Works attributed to him include Carta marina[33], a nautical chart[34], founded in 1539[35] and A Description of the Northern Peoples[36], a written work[37].
FAQs
Where was Olaus Magnus born?
Olaus Magnus was born in Linköping Cathedral Congregation[2].
Where did Olaus Magnus die?
Olaus Magnus passed away in Rome[4].
What did Olaus Magnus do for work?
Olaus Magnus worked as cartographer[6], diplomat[7], historian[8], Latin Catholic priest[9], and anthropologist[10].
Where did Olaus Magnus go to school?
Olaus Magnus was educated at University of Rostock[19].