Olof Celsius

Swedish botanist (1670-1756)
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Summary

Olof Celsius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. He was born on July 19, 1670[3]. He passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He died on June 24, 1756[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], priest[7], historian[8], theologian[9], and botanist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].
  • Olof Celsius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
  • Olof Celsius was born on July 19, 1670[3].
  • Olof Celsius died on June 24, 1756[5].
  • Olof Celsius's father was Magnus Celsius[12].
  • Olof Celsius's mother was Sara Edmundsdotter Figrelia[13].
  • A child of Olof Celsius was Olof Celsius[14].
  • A child of Olof Celsius was Margareta Celsia Björck[15].
  • A child of Olof Celsius was Magnus von Celse[16].
  • Olof Celsius held citizenship in Sweden[17].
  • Olof Celsius worked as a linguist[6].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included priest[7].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included historian[8].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included theologian[9].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included botanist[10].
  • Olof Celsius's professions included university teacher[18].
  • Olof Celsius's field of work was theology[19].
  • Olof Celsius's field of work was Judaism[20].
  • Olof Celsius's field of work was botany[21].
  • Olof Celsius's field of work was plant[22].
  • Olof Celsius's field of work was moss[23].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of Rector of the University of Uppsala[24].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of Rector of the University of Uppsala[25].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of Rector of the University of Uppsala[26].
  • Olof Celsius held the position of Rector of the University of Uppsala[27].

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Origins and Family

Olof Celsius's place of birth was Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2]. He was born on July 19, 1670[3]. His father was Magnus Celsius[12]. His mother was Sara Edmundsdotter Figrelia[13].

Education

Olof Celsius's education included a stint at Uppsala University[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], priest[7], historian[8], theologian[9], botanist[10], and university teacher[18]. Fields of work include theology[19], an academic discipline[29]; Judaism[20], a religion[30], founded in -0500[31]; botany[21], an academic discipline[32]; plant[22], a taxon[33]; and moss[23], a taxon[34]. Among Olof Celsius's employers was Uppsala University[35]. Positions held include Rector of the University of Uppsala[24]; vicar[36], an ecclesiastical occupation[37]; and cathedral provost[38], an ecclesiastical occupation[39]. A notable student of him was Carl Linnaeus[40].

Personal Life

Children include Olof Celsius[14], a priest[41], 1716–1794[42], of Sweden[43]; Margareta Celsia Björck[15]; and Magnus von Celse[16], a librarian[44], 1709–1784[45], of Sweden[46]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[47].

Death and Burial

Olof Celsius died on June 24, 1756[5]. He passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Why It Matters

Olof Celsius has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Olof Celsius born?

Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[2].

Where did Olof Celsius die?

Olof Celsius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Who were Olof Celsius's parents?

Olof Celsius's father was Magnus Celsius[12]. Olof Celsius's mother was Sara Edmundsdotter Figrelia[13].

What did Olof Celsius do for work?

Olof Celsius worked as linguist[6], priest[7], historian[8], theologian[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Olof Celsius go to school?

Olof Celsius was educated at Uppsala University[28].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  3. [12] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [36] ↑ . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [38] ↑ . Upsala ärkestifts herdaminne. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [7] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  23. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [35] ↑ . The History of Ethnobotanical Studies of the Texts of the Biblical Corpus. wikidata.org.
  28. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling → Johan Celsius, Nils Celsius, Barbro Celsius
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