Peter Syv
Danish philologist, folklorist and priest (1631-1702) · Denmark · On the map · Religious Figures · Died at 70
Peder Pedersen Syv or in Latin Petrus Petri Septimius was a Danish philologist, folklorist, and Lutheran priest, best known for his collections of Danish proverbs and folk songs and his contributions to the development of Danish as a written language.
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A typical day, 30 days to 18 June 2026
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Painting in Hellested Kirke assumed to depict Peder Syv
Hellested Kirke, where Syv served as the parish priest from 1664 until his death in 1702
Memorial stone for Peder Syv at Hellested, placed by the people of Hellested in 1921. Its caption says "The plant of youth is the fruit of old age. Philologist and proverb collector Peder Syv, priest in Hellested 1664-1702."About this person
Country
Denmark
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1631 to 1702 · aged 70
