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Lars Levi Læstadius

Lars Levi Læstadius was a Swedish botanist, pteridologist, writer, pastor, scientific illustrator and botanical collector (1800–1861). He was born in Jäkkvik and died in Pajala parish.

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Lars Levi Læstadius

Born
1800 · Jäkkvik
Died
1861 · Pajala parish
Nationality
Sweden
Occupation
botanist · pteridologist · writer · pastor · scientific illustrator · botanical collector · scientific collector
Fields
botany · Great Awakening · Salix
Education
Uppsala University
Teachers
Göran Wahlenberg
Known for
Laestadianism
Honours
Knight of the Legion of Honour
Languages
Swedish · Lule Sami · Meänkieli

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Compositions and principal works
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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