THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Nicolas Steno
Pioneer in anatomy and geology, bishop (1638–1686)
Nicolas Steno was born on January 11, 1638 in Copenhagen, Denmark and died on December 5, 1686, aged 48.
Born
January 11, 1638
Nicolas Steno died aged 48.
Died: December 5, 1686
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Professions
- crystallographer, geologist, Catholic bishop, anatomist, Catholic priest, physician, paleontologist, auxiliary bishop, polymath, naturalist
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Denmark
More about Nicolas Steno
- Zodiac sign
- Capricorn
- Birth name
- Niels Stensen
All birth date sources
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- Integrated Authority File
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
- Find a Grave
- SNAC
- Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross
- BnF authorities
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Nicolas Steno when they died?
Nicolas Steno died aged 48.
When is Nicolas Steno’s birthday?
Nicolas Steno’s recorded birthday is January 11.
Where was Nicolas Steno born?
Nicolas Steno was born in Copenhagen, Denmark.
What was Nicolas Steno’s name at birth?
Nicolas Steno’s recorded birth name is Niels Stensen.
When did Nicolas Steno die?
Nicolas Steno died on December 5, 1686.