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.
Also recorded as Laest. · Lars Levi Laestadius · Lars Levi Laestadt
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
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Identity and origins
Lars Levi Læstadius studied at Uppsala University. Training under Göran Wahlenberg is recorded. The recorded working language is Swedish, Lule Sami and Meänkieli.
The field of work recorded is botany, Great Awakening and Salix. Samuel Ödmann, Milla Clementsdotter and Göran Wahlenberg are recorded as an influence.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Karesuando and Pajala Municipality.
Works named in the authority record are Laestadianism.
Distinctions recorded are Knight of the Legion of Honour.
The authorities additionally record the headings Laest, Lars Levi Laestadius and Lars Levi Laestadt. His recorded languages were Swedish, Lule Sami, Meänkieli and Northern Sami. His recorded confession was Church of Sweden.
Other recorded relations include Lars-Levi Læstadius.
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1800
Lars Levi Læstadius born at Jäkkvik.
1861
Lars Levi Læstadius died at Pajala parish.
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Jäkkvik
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Pajala parish
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Lars Levi Læstadius studied at Uppsala University. He trained under Göran Wahlenberg. His recorded influences include Samuel Ödmann, Milla Clementsdotter and Göran Wahlenberg.
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