Laestadius family
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The Laestadius family (Swedish pronunciation: [lɛˈstɑ̌ːdɪɵs]) is a Swedish family originally from Ångermanland,[1] and mostly noted for its member Lars Levi Laestadius, the founder of the pietistic Lutheran revival movement, Laestadianism.
Current regionNorthern Europe (mainly Sweden)
Place of originLästa, Ytterlännäs parish, Ångermanland
MembersLars Levi Laestadius
TraditionsLaestadianism
| Laestadius Læstadius Lestadius | |
|---|---|
| Family | |
| Current region | Northern Europe (mainly Sweden) |
| Place of origin | Lästa, Ytterlännäs parish, Ångermanland |
| Members | Lars Levi Laestadius |
| Traditions | Laestadianism |
Notable members
- Lars Levi Laestadius (1800–1861), founder of Laestadianism
- Carl Erik Læstadius (1775–1818), priest
- Carl Fredrik Læstadius (1848–1927), priest
- Johan Læstadius (1815–1895), priest and scholar
- Petrus Læstadius (1802–1841), priest and author
- Lars-Levi Læstadius (1909–1982)