THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Emmanuel Swedenborg

Swedish 18th century scientist and theologian (1688-1772)

Emmanuel Swedenborg has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 8, 1688 in Jakob and Johannes parish.

Born

February 8, 1688

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: March 29, 1772

Source:

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace: Jakob and Johannes parish, Stockholm, Sweden
Professions: mystic, poet, inventor, scientist, writer, mathematician, physicist, philosopher, theologian
Citizenship: Sweden

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 8, 1688 (No external source identified) or January 29, 1688 (The Fine Art Archive; Internet Speculative Fiction Database; GeneaStar; Brockhaus Enzyklopädie; Babelio; BnF authorities; Nationalencyklopedin; Integrated Authority File; Find a Grave; SNAC).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

January 29, 1688

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Source: The Fine Art Archive
Source: Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Source: GeneaStar
Source: Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
Source: Babelio
Source: BnF authorities
Source: Nationalencyklopedin
Source: Integrated Authority File
Source: Find a Grave
Source: SNAC

All birth date sources

A source is P248 “stated in” or a non-Wikimedia reference URL. Import-only references do not qualify.

No external source identified

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

Questions people ask

Where was Emmanuel Swedenborg born?

Emmanuel Swedenborg was born in Jakob and Johannes parish; Stockholm, Sweden.

When did Emmanuel Swedenborg die?

Emmanuel Swedenborg died on March 29, 1772.