Mikael Agricola

Mikael Agricola (1508–1557) was a Swedish linguist, translator and theologian.

Also recorded as Mikael Olavinpoika; Michael Agricola.

Overview

Born at Pernå in 1508, died at Polyany in 1557.

In detail

Mikael Agricola studied at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg. training under Philipp Melanchthon is recorded. the recorded working language is Finnish, Latin and Swedish.

The field of work recorded is theology, poetry and linguistics.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Turku and Vyborg. Positions recorded include Bishop of Turku.

Sources

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“Mikael Agricola”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q215346: Mikael Agricola
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