Johan Baazius the younger
Johan Baazius the younger was born in Jönköping July 171626 as the a son of a knowledgeable theologian and bishop of Växjö. He was Archbishop of Uppsala in the Church of Sweden from 1677 to his death on May 12, 1681
He was himself known as knowledgeable already at a young age. After further studies in Uppsala University, Königsberg University and some other universities, mainly in Germany, he was appointed teacher for the nephew of the Lord High Chancellor Peter Brahe. And in 1653 also made court chaplain by Queen Christina. After this he held various offices, for instance as bishop, until he was elected archbishop. He died suddenly in his sleep after returning from a visit to Stockholm.
Besides being knowledgeable, he was also known as a pious man who was serious about his duties.
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