Petrus Elvius

Swedish astronomer
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Petrus Elvius

Summary

Petrus Elvius is a human[1]. Born in Rättvik parish[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1660[3]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4]. He died on January 12, 1718[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Rättvik parish[2], Petrus Elvius…
  • Petrus Elvius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].
  • Petrus Elvius was born on September 24, 1660[3].
  • Petrus Elvius died on January 12, 1718[5].
  • Petrus Elvius's father was Q141494458[8].
  • Petrus Elvius's mother was Q141440511[9].
  • Among Petrus Elvius's spouses was Anna Maria Spole[10].
  • A child of Petrus Elvius was Anna Maria Elvia[11].
  • A child of Petrus Elvius was Pehr Elvius[12].
  • Petrus Elvius held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Petrus Elvius worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Petrus Elvius was employed by Uppsala University[14].
  • Petrus Elvius's education included a stint at Uppsala University[15].
  • A notable student of Petrus Elvius was Anders Gabriel Duhre[16].
  • A notable student of Petrus Elvius was Eric Burman[17].
  • A notable student of Petrus Elvius was Olof Hiorter[18].
  • Petrus Elvius is recorded as male[19].
  • Petrus Elvius's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Petrus Elvius's family name is recorded as Elvius[21].
  • Petrus Elvius's given name is recorded as Petrus[22].
  • Petrus Elvius studied under Petrus Hoffvenius[23].
  • Petrus Elvius's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[24].
  • Petrus Elvius's sibling is recorded as Q141498413[25].
  • Petrus Elvius's sibling is recorded as Q141532480[26].
  • Petrus Elvius's sibling is recorded as Q141571172[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Petrus Elvius's place of birth was Rättvik parish[2]. He was born on September 24, 1660[3]. His father was Q141494458[8]. His mother was Q141440511[9].

Education

Petrus Elvius was educated at Uppsala University[15]. He studied under Petrus Hoffvenius[23].

Career and Affiliations

Petrus Elvius worked as an astronomer[6]. Among his employers was Uppsala University[14]. Notable students include Anders Gabriel Duhre[16], a mathematician[28], 1680–1739[29], of Sweden[30]; Eric Burman[17], a mathematician[31], 1692–1729[32], of Sweden[33]; and Olof Hiorter[18], an astronomer[34], 1696–1750[35], of Sweden[36].

Personal Life

Petrus Elvius was married to Anna Maria Spole[10]. Children include Anna Maria Elvia[11], a writer[37], 1713–1784[38], of Sweden[39] and Pehr Elvius[12], a mathematician[40], 1710–1749[41].

Death and Burial

Petrus Elvius died on January 12, 1718[5]. He died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Why It Matters

Petrus Elvius is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

FAQs

Where was Petrus Elvius born?

Born in Rättvik parish[2], Petrus Elvius…

Where did Petrus Elvius die?

Petrus Elvius died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly[4].

Who were Petrus Elvius's parents?

Petrus Elvius's father was Q141494458[8]. Petrus Elvius's mother was Q141440511[9].

Who was Petrus Elvius married to?

Petrus Elvius's spouses include Anna Maria Spole[10].

What did Petrus Elvius do for work?

Petrus Elvius worked as astronomer[6].

Where did Petrus Elvius go to school?

Petrus Elvius was educated at Uppsala University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. sok.riksarkivet.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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