Laestadius family
| Laestadius Læstadius Lestadius | |
|---|---|
| Family | |
| Current region | Northern Europe (mainly Sweden) |
| Place of origin | Lästa, Ytterlännäs parish, Ångermanland |
| Members | Lars Levi Laestadius |
| Traditions | Laestadianism |
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.
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)
References
- ^ "Læstadius, släkt - Svenskt Biografiskt Lexikon". sok.riksarkivet.se. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
Further reading
- Tellander, Per-Olof (1998). Sammanställning över släkten Læstadius och efterkommande (in Swedish).