Laurentius Paulinus Gothus

Laurentius Paulinus Gothus (10 November 1565 – 29 November 1646) was a Swedish theologian, astronomer and Archbishop of Uppsala.

The Most Reverend

Laurentius Paulinus Gothus
Archbishop of Uppsala
Primate of Sweden
ChurchChurch of Sweden
ArchdioceseUppsala
Appointed1637
In office1637–1646
PredecessorPetrus Kenicius
SuccessorJohannes Canuti Lenaeus
Orders
Consecration3 August 1608
by Olaus Martini
RankMetropolitan Archbishop
Personal details
Born10 November 1565
Söderköping, Sweden
Died29 November 1646(1646-11-29) (aged 81)
Uppsala, Sweden
BuriedSträngnäs Cathedral
NationalitySwede
ParentsPåvel Pedersson
Karin Pedersdotter
SpouseCatharina Olofsdotter (Till 1623)
Brita Eriksdotter
Previous post(s)Bishop of Skara (1608–1609)
Bishop of Strängnäs (1609–1637)
Alma materUppsala University
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