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Mathias Steuchius

1644 – 1730

Swedish professor, archbishop, and politician

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Lived 1644 – 1730 (aged 85). Mathias Steuchius was a Swedish university teacher, politician, lutheran pastor, lutheran theologian, diplomat and superintendent.

Mathias Steuchius (; 26 October 1644 – 2 August 1730) was Bishop of the Diocese of Lund, 1694 to 1714 and Archbishop of Uppsala in the Swedish Church from 1714 to his death. He was ordained a priest in 1672 and participated in the Riksdag of the Estates in 1672 and 1675 In 1676 he became professor of logic and metaphysics at the Uppsala University. He married in 1680. In 1683 his father died, and Steuchius superseded him. He worked as superintendent for twelve years, and put much effort into converting the Sami people.

In 1693 he was made doctor of theology in Uppsala, and in 1694 promoted to professor. But by June 1694 he was summoned to Lund, to be appointed Bishop of Lund.

At the death of Haquin Spegel, Steuchius was elected new archbishop in 1714. He worked in Uppsala until his death in 1730.

Steuchius was known as a devoted and righteous man by his way of living and teaching.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Uppsala University, University of Wittenberg
Positions held
Member of the Riksdag of the Estates, Bishop of Lund, Archbishop of Uppsala, President of the Clergy Estate
Employers
Uppsala University
Also known as
Matthias Petri Steuchius, Mathias Petri Steuchius

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Who was Mathias Steuchius?

Swedish professor, archbishop, and politician (1644-1730)

When was Mathias Steuchius born?

Mathias Steuchius was born on 26 October 1644 in Norrtälje.

When did Mathias Steuchius die?

Mathias Steuchius died on 2 August 1730 in Uppsala.

What was Mathias Steuchius's occupation?

Mathias Steuchius was a university teacher, politician, lutheran pastor, lutheran theologian, diplomat and superintendent.

What nationality was Mathias Steuchius?

Mathias Steuchius was Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Mathias Steuchius

· Wikidata: Q456456

· DBpedia: Mathias Steuchius

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