Erling Eidem
Erling Eidem, born 23 April 1880 in Gothenburg, Sweden, dead 14 April 1972 in Vänersborg, Sweden was a Swedish theologian. He served as the Lutheran archbishop of Uppsala between 1931 and 1950.[1]
The Most Reverend Erling Eidem | |
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Archbishop of Uppsala Primate of Sweden | |
Church | Church of Sweden |
Archdiocese | Uppsala |
Elected | 1931 |
In Office | 1931-1950 |
Predecessor | Nathan Söderblom |
Successor | Yngve Brilioth |
Orders | |
Ordination | 8 January 1914 |
Consecration | 22 May 1932 by Olof Bergqvist |
Personal details | |
Born | Gothenburg, Sweden | April 23, 1880
Died | April 14, 1972 Vänersborg, Sweden | (aged 91)
Buried | Uppsala old cemetery |
Nationality | Swede |
Spouse | Elisabeth Eklund |
References
- ↑ "Religious Organizations" (in Swedish). World Statesmen. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
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Preceded by Nathan Söderblom |
Archbishop of Uppsala Primate of Sweden 1931–1950 |
Succeeded by Yngve Brilioth |