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Olof Celsius the Younger
Lithograph of Celsius from 1847.
Lithograph of Celsius from 1847.
DioceseDiocese of Lund
In office1777–1794
PredecessorJohan Engeström [sv]
SuccessorPetrus Munck
Personal details
Born(1716-12-15)15 December 1716
Died15 February 1794(1794-02-15) (aged 77)
ParentsOlof Celsius
EducationUppsala University
Celsius' remains lie in this mass grave at Norra kyrkogården in Lund, Sweden.

Olof Celsius the Younger (15 December 1716 – 15 February 1794) was a Swedish civil servant, church official, politician and historian. He was professor of history at Uppsala University from 1747, bishop of the Diocese of Lund from 1777, and member of the Swedish Academy from 1786. He was the son of Olof Celsius and cousin of Anders Celsius.

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Uppland Runic Inscription 905

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