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Nicolas Steno

Pioneer in anatomy and geology, bishop (1638–1686)

  • Dated 11 January 1638 CE – 5 December 1686 CE
  • Recognised as Blessed, 23 October 1988 CE
  • Also called Niels Steensen, Nicolaus Stenonius, Nicholas Steno

Overview

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Roles and affiliation

Holding an office is not parentage and not discipleship.

Belonged to

Offices held 3

  1. 21 August 1677 CE – 5 December 1686 CE Apostolic Vicar of Nordic Missions Has references
  2. from 13 September 1677 CE titular bishop Has references
  3. 1680 CE – 1683 CE auxiliary bishop Hedged in the source

Connections

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