Avelen, van den, or Aveelen, also written Aveele, (Johan), a Dutch engraver of moderate ability, worked at Stockholm from 1702 to 1712.
     Brun, (Johan Nordahl,) a Norwegian pulpit orator of high reputation, born near Drontheim in 1745, became Bishop of Bergen in 1804.  He wrote lyric poems, and a drama entitled "Zarine," said to have been the first original tragedy written in the Danish language.  Died in 1816.
     Berger, (Johan Eric,) a Danish savant, born about 1772, was professor of astronomy at Kiel.  He wrote "A General Sketch of Science," etc.  Died in 1833.
     Bergenhielm, (Johan,) Baron of, a Swedish statesman and Latin poet, born in Ostrogothia in 1629, rose to be secretary of state and chancellor of the court.  Died in 1704.
     Geselius, (Johan,) a prelate of Finland, born in 1615.  He became professor of theology and Greek at Dorpat, in Livonia, and in 1664, was ordained Bishop of Abo.  He wrote a valuable "Commentary on the Bible" in the Swedish language, and several works in Latin.  Died in 1690. (Universal Pronouncing Dictionary of Biography and Mythology, Thomas, v.1, 1908)