Emanuel Swedenborg (/ˈswiːdənˌbɔːrɡ/; 
His writings inspired Swedenborgianism.
Emanuel Swedenborg
Questions and Answers
Q: Who was Emanuel Swedenborg?
A: Emanuel Swedenborg was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, revelator, and mystic.
Q: When was he born and when did he die?
A: He was born on 29 January 1688 and died on 29 March 1772.
Q: What is his most famous book?
A: His most famous book is Heaven and Hell (1758).
Q: What are some of his accomplishments?
A: He is the father of mineralogy and physiology of brain. His writings also inspired Swedenborgianism.
Q: How do you pronounce his name?
A: His name is pronounced /ˈswiːdənˌbɔːrɡ/.