About Johannes Baazius the younger
Lived 1626 – 1681 (aged 54). Johannes Baazius the younger was a Swedish theologian, lutheran pastor and archbishop.
Johan Baazius the younger (17 July 1626 – 12 May 1681) was a Swedish clergyman who served as Archbishop of Uppsala in the Church of Sweden.
Biography Johan Baazius was born in Jönköping. He was the son of Johan Baazius the elder (1581–1649), theologian and bishop of the Diocese of Växjö.
He was known as knowledgeable already at a young age. After further studies in Uppsala University, Königsberg University (Królewiec University) and other universities, mainly in Germany, he was appointed teacher for Nils Brahe, nephew of Per Brahe the Younger, Lord High Steward of Sweden. In 1653 he was also made court chaplain by Queen Christina. After this he held various offices, including as bishop of the Diocese of Växjö from 1667, bishop of Diocese of Skara 1673, and finally Archbishop of Uppsala in 1677.
Baazius died suddenly in his sleep after returning from a visit to Stockholm. He was succeeded as Archbishop of Uppsala by Olov Svebilius.
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Who was Johannes Baazius the younger?
Archbishop of Uppsala
When was Johannes Baazius the younger born?
Johannes Baazius the younger was born on 17 July 1626 in Jönköpings Kristina församling.
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Johannes Baazius the younger died on 12 May 1681 in Stockholm.
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Johannes Baazius the younger was a theologian, lutheran pastor and archbishop.
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Johannes Baazius the younger was Swedish.
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