Mikael Agricola
Finnish clergyman and de facto founder of literary Finnish
1510 — 1557
Quick Facts
Profession
Finnish clergyman and de facto founder of literary Finnish
Born
January 1, 1510
Died
1557 (age ~47)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
translator, poet, theologian
SwedenBorn in PernåDied in Polyany
1510
Born in Pernå (1510-01-01)
1554
PositionBishop of Turku (1554–1557)
1557
Died in Polyany
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Mikael Agricola was a Finnish Lutheran clergyman who became the de facto founder of literary Finnish and a prominent proponent of the Protestant Reformation in Sweden, including Finland, which was a Swedish territory at the time. He is often called the "father of literary Finnish".
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Who is Mikael Agricola?+
Mikael Agricola was a Finnish Lutheran clergyman who became the de facto founder of literary Finnish and a prominent proponent of the Protestant Reformation in Sweden, including Finland, which was a Swedish territory at the time. He is often called the "father of literary Finnish".
What does the name Mikael mean?+
The name Mikael means "male given name (მიქაელ); Georgian language". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Mikael Agricola born?+
Mikael Agricola was born on January 1, 1510.
When did Mikael Agricola die?+
Mikael Agricola died in 1557, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (მიქაელ); Georgian language
The name Mikael is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "male given name (მიქაელ); Georgian language". It is traditionally a male name.
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Mikael — January 1, 1510
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Metal · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Ben
Reed — authority, direction, purpose
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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You made words do things I didn't think words could do.
— a literature student
Read your book at seventeen. It rewired my brain.
— a reader
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