Johan Baazius the younger

Johan Baazius the younger (July 17, 1626 – May 12, 1681) was a Swedish clergyman who served as Archbishop of Uppsala in the Church of Sweden. [1]

The Most Reverend

Johannes Baazius den yngre
Archbishop of Uppsala
Primate of Sweden
ChurchChurch of Sweden
ArchdioceseUppsala
Appointed1677
In office1677–1681
PredecessorLars Stigzelius
SuccessorOlov Svebilius
Orders
Consecration19 March 1668
by Lars Stigzelius
RankMetropolitan Archbishop
Personal details
Born(1626-07-13)July 13, 1626
Jönköping, Sweden
DiedMay 12, 1681(1681-05-12) (aged 54)
Stockholm, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
ParentsJoannes Baazius the older
Previous postBishop of Växjö (1667–1673)
Bishop of Skara (1673–1677)
Alma materUppsala University

Biography

Johan Baazius was born in Jönköping. He was the son of Johan Baazius the elder (1581–1649), theologian and bishop of the Diocese of Växjö. [2]

He was known as knowledgeable already at a young age. After further studies in Uppsala University, Königsberg University (Królewiec University) and other universities, mainly in Germany, he was appointed teacher for Nils Brahe, nephew of Per Brahe the Younger, Lord High Chancellor of Sweden. In 1653 he was also made court chaplain by Queen Christina. After this he held various offices, including as bishop of the Diocese of Växjö from 1667, bishop of Diocese of Skara 1673, and finally Archbishop of Uppsala in 1677. [1][3]

Baazius died suddenly in his sleep after returning from a visit to Stockholm. He was succeeded as Archbishop of Uppsala by Olov Svebilius.[4]

References
  1. "2. Baazius, Johan". Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  2. "1. Baazius, Johan". Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  3. "Per Brahe". Svenskt biografiskt lexikon. Retrieved June 1, 2020.
  4. "Olaus (Olof) Swebilius". riksarkivet.se. Retrieved April 1, 2020.

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