Magnus Celsius

Magnus Celsius (16 January 1621 – 5 May 1679) was a Swedish astronomer and mathematician, decipherer of the staveless runes. His grandson was Anders Celsius.^[1]

Born(1621-01-16)16 January 1621

Alfta, Sweden

Died5 May 1679(1679-05-05) (aged 58)

Uppsala, Sweden

SpouseSara Celsius

ChildrenNils Celsius
Johan Celsius
Catharina Celsia
Olof Celsius, Sr.
Barbro Celsius

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Magnus Celsius
Magnus Celsius, photographed portrait from Allhems Svenskt konstnärslexikon.
Born	(1621-01-16)16 January 1621 Alfta, Sweden
Died	5 May 1679(1679-05-05) (aged 58) Uppsala, Sweden
Spouse	Sara Celsius
Children	Nils Celsius Johan Celsius Catharina Celsia Olof Celsius, Sr. Barbro Celsius
Scientific career
Fields	Astronomy, Mathematics

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He was the father of Olof Celsius, Nils Celsius and Johan Celsius.