Sigfridus Aronus Forsius
Swedish priest and astronomer (1569-1624)
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Summary
Sigfridus Aronus Forsius was born on January 1, 1569[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on January 1, 1624[3], in Ekenäs[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5], astrologer[6], cleric[7], Lutheran pastor[8], and naturalist[9]. He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1550[11]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[12]
- Native language: Swedish[13]
- Occupation: polymath[14], writer[15]
- Position held: professor[16], vicar[17]
- Employer: Uppsala University[18]
- Educated at: Uppsala University[19]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[20]
- Influenced by: Franciscus Titelmans[21], Girolamo Zanchi[22], Johannes Magirus[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Sigfridus Aronus Forsius[25]
- Family name: Forsius[26]
- Given name: Aron[27], Sigfrid[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Sigfridus Aronus Forsius[29]
- Work location: Stockholm[30], Uppsala[31], Kimito[32], Ekenäs[33]
- Described by source: Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[35], Swedish[36], Latin[37]
- P14608: 121221180[38]
FAQs
Where was Sigfridus Aronus Forsius born?
Sigfridus Aronus Forsius was born in Helsinki[2].
Where did Sigfridus Aronus Forsius die?
Sigfridus Aronus Forsius died in Ekenäs[4].
What did Sigfridus Aronus Forsius do for work?
Sigfridus Aronus Forsius worked as an astronomer[5], astrologer[6], cleric[7], Lutheran pastor[8], and naturalist[9].
Where did Sigfridus Aronus Forsius go to school?
Sigfridus Aronus Forsius was educated at Uppsala University[19].