Emmanuel Swedenborg
Swedish 18th century scientist and theologian (1688-1772)
Emmanuel Swedenborg was born on January 29, 1688 (Julian calendar) in Jakob and Johannes parish and died on March 29, 1772 in London, aged about 84. Recorded occupations: physicist, philosopher, theologian, mathematician, mystic and writer. Country of citizenship: Sweden. Fields of work: Theosophy, natural science, philosophy and mysticism. Notable works include “Arcana Cœlestia”, “Heaven and Hell”, “True Christian Religion” and “Opera philosophica et mineralis”. Educated at Uppsala University. Member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
- Born
- January 29, 1688 (Julian calendar) · Jakob and Johannes parish
- Died
- March 29, 1772 · London
- Age at death
- about 84
- Citizenship
- Sweden
- Occupations
- physicist, philosopher, theologian, mathematician, mystic, writer
- Notable works
- Arcana Cœlestia, Heaven and Hell, True Christian Religion, Opera philosophica et mineralis
- Education
- Uppsala University
- Wikipedia editions
- 68 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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