Mikael Agricola

Finnish priest and translator of the Bible

Mikael Agricola - Thinkers & Philosophers born 1510
Born

1510
516 years ago

Died
Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

Finland

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A significant figure in the development of the Finnish language, Agricola was a clergyman and scholar who translated the New Testament into Finnish. His work laid the foundation for Finnish literature and education. He also wrote several religious texts that further advanced literacy in Finland. Agricola's contributions to linguistics and religious reform were central to the Protestant Reformation in Finland.

Translated the New Testament into Finnish

Authored the first Finnish grammar book

Wrote a number of religious texts

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