Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."
John III of Sweden
John III (20 December 1537 – 17 November 1592) was King of Sweden from 1569 until his death.
He was the son of King Gustav I of Sweden and his second wife Margaret Leijonhufvud.
He was also, quite autonomously, the ruler of Finland, as "Duke John" from 1556 to 1563.
In 1581 he assumed also the title Grand Prince of Finland.
He attained the Swedish throne after a rebellion against his half-brother Eric XIV.
He is mainly remembered for his attempts to close the gap between the newly established Lutheran Church of Sweden and the Catholic church.
His first wife was Catherine Jagellonica of the Polish-Lithuanian ruling family, and their son Sigismund eventually ascended both the Polish-Lithuanian and Swedish thrones.
Karin Hansdotter
Katarina" Karin" Hansdotter( 1539 – 1596) was the royal mistress of King John III of Sweden during his time as Prince and Duke of Finland in 1555 – 1562.
Sofia Gyllenhielm
Sofia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm( 1556/59 – June 1583), was a Swedish noble, the illegitimate daughter of King John III of Sweden and Karin Hansdotter.
Lucretia Gyllenhielm
Lucretia Johansdotter Gyllenhielm( 1561 – 1585), was the illegitimate daughter of John III of Sweden and Karin Hansdotter.
She was reportedly the favorite of her father.
John, Duke of Östergötland
John of Sweden, Duke of Östergötland( in Swedish" Johan")( 18 April 1589 at Uppsala Castle – 5 March 1618 at Bråborg Castle in Östergötland) was a Swedish royal dynast.
He was titular Duke of Finland 1590 – 1606 and reigning Duke of Östergötland 1606 – 18.
His father was John III of Sweden and his mother was Gunilla Bielke.
John's half- brother was King Sigismund III of Poland( 1566 – 1632, reigned in Sweden in 1592 – 99, and in the Polish – Lithuanian Commonwealth in 1587 – 1632).
His uncle was Charles IX of Sweden, who ruled from 1599 to 1611, and his first cousin was Gustav II Adolf of Sweden( 1594 – 1632).
Olaus Canuti Helsingius
Olaus Canuti Helsingius( 1520- 1607) was a Swedish prelate, and member of the clergy of the Riksdag of the Estates( 1571, 1590, and 1594).
He was a preacher at the Royal Court of Sweden, and tutor to the prince, the future King Eric XIV of Sweden.
He admitted the liturgy of King John III of Sweden at the liturgical struggle, but was one of the signers of the Uppsala Synod( 1593) of the Church of Sweden.
Gustav I of Sweden
Gustav I, born Gustav Eriksson of the Vasa noble family and later known as Gustav Vasa (12 May 1496 – 29 September 1560), was King of Sweden from 1523 until his death in 1560, previously self-recognised Protector of the Realm ("Riksföreståndare") from 1521, during the ongoing Swedish War of Liberation against King Christian II of Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
Initially of low standing, Gustav rose to lead the rebel movement following the Stockholm Bloodbath, where his father was executed.
Gustav's election as King on 6 June 1523 and his triumphant entry into Stockholm eleven days later marked Sweden's final secession from the Kalmar Union.
As king, Gustav proved an enigmatic administrator with a ruthless streak not inferior to his predecessor's, brutally suppressing subsequent uprisings (three in Dalarna – which had once been the first region to support his claim to the throne – one in Västergötland, and one in Småland).
He worked to raise taxes and bring about a Reformation in Sweden, replacing the prerogatives of local landowners, noblemen and clergy with centrally appointed governors and bishops.
His 37-year rule, which was the longest of a mature Swedish king to that date (subsequently passed by Gustav V and Carl XVI Gustav) saw a complete break with not only the Danish supremacy but also the Roman Catholic Church, whose assets were nationalised, with the Lutheran Church of Sweden established under his personal control.
He became the first truly autocratic native Swedish sovereign and was a skilled bureaucrat and propagandist, with tales of his largely fictitious adventures during the liberation struggle still widespread to date.
In 1544, he abolished Medieval Sweden's elective monarchy and replaced it with a hereditary monarchy under the House of Vasa and its successors, including the current House of Bernadotte.
Thus, three of his sons, Eric XIV, John III and Charles IX, all held the kingship at different points.
Gustav
I has subsequently been labelled the founder of modern Sweden, and the "father of the nation".
Gustav liked to compare himself to Moses, whom he believed to have also liberated his people and established a sovereign state.
As a person, Gustav was known for ruthless methods and a bad temper, but also a fondness for music and had a certain sly wit and ability to outmaneuver and annihilate his opponents.
He founded one of the now oldest orchestras of the world, the "Kungliga Hovkapellet" (Royal Court Orchestra).
Royal housekeeping accounts from 1526 mention twelve musicians including wind players and a timpanist but no string players.
Today the "Kungliga Hovkapellet" is the orchestra of the Royal Swedish Opera.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
Theodred II was a medieval Bishop of Elmham.
The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Jorge de Melo
Jorge de Melo, o Lagio( 1460- 1534) was a Portuguese nobleman, Alcaide mor of Redondo and Pavía. member of the Court of John III of Portugal.

Question: When was John Iii Of Sweden's father born?
Answer: 12 May 1496