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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 at Jäkkvik and died at Pajala parish.

Also recorded as Laest.; Lars Levi Laestadius; Lars Levi Laestadt.

Overview

Born at Jäkkvik in 1800, died at Pajala parish in 1861.

Identity and origins

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.

Formation and teaching

Lars Levi Læstadius studied at Uppsala University. He trained under Göran Wahlenberg. His recorded influences include Samuel Ödmann, Milla Clementsdotter and Göran Wahlenberg.

Catalogued works

2 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service.

Fragments of Lappish Mythology. Om möjligheten och fördelen af allmänna uppodlingar i Lappmarken jemte Förslag till en nybyggschola ...

Literature

2 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Lars Levi Læstadius in French and German Writings of the 19th and 20th Century, Practices and Mediations of Sámi Culture, 2026. Nature and Colonial Hybridity: Lars Levi Læstadius’s Karesuando Sermons, Eco-Theology, 2020.

In detail

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.

Chronology

  1. 1800Lars Levi Læstadius born at Jäkkvik.
  2. 1861Lars Levi Læstadius died at Pajala parish.

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lars Levi Laestadius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q434939: Lars Levi Læstadius

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