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Johannes Rudbeckius
Swedish bishop (1581–1646) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bishop Johannes Rudbeckius or Johannes Rudbeck (3 April 1581 – 8 August 1646) was bishop at Västerås, Sweden from 1619 until his death and personal chaplain to King Gustavus II Adolphus.[1]
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The Right Reverend Johannes Rudbeckius | |
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Bishop of Västerås | |
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Diocese | Diocese of Västerås |
Predecessor | Olaus Stephani Bellinus 1608–1618 |
Successor | Olavus Laurentii Laurelius 1647–1670 |
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Born | Johannes Rudbeck (1581-04-03)3 April 1581 Örebro, Sweden |
Died | 8 August 1646(1646-08-08) (aged 65) Västerås, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Occupation | Lutheran priest, professor |
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