Mathias Steuchius

Mathias Steuchius (Swedish pronunciation: ['stø:kɪɵs];[1] 26 October 1644 – 2 August 1730) was Bishop of the Diocese of Lund, 1694 to 1714 and Archbishop of Uppsala in the Swedish Church from 1714 to his death.

[2] He was ordained a priest in 1672 and participated in the Riksdag of the Estates in 1672 and 1675[3] In 1676 he became professor of logic and metaphysics at the Uppsala University.

He worked as superintendent for twelve years, and put much effort into converting the Sami people.

[4] Steuchius was known as a devoted and righteous man by his way of living and teaching.

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Insignia of Archbishop Stefan
Insignia of Archbishop Stefan