Eivind Berggrav
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Eivind Josef Berggrav (25 October 1884 – 14 January 1959) was a Norwegian Lutheran bishop. As primate of the Church of Norway (Norwegian: Preses i Bispemøtet i Den norske kirke), Berggrav became known for his unyielding resistance against the Nazi occupation of Norway during World War II.[1] Berggrav also became an important figure in 20th-century ecumenical movement and served as president of the United Bible Societies.[2]
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The Right Reverend Eivind Berggrav | |
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Bishop of Oslo Primate of the Church of Norway | |
Church | Church of Norway |
Diocese | Oslo |
In office | 1937–1951 |
Predecessor | Johan Lunde |
Successor | Johannes Smemo |
Orders | |
Ordination | 1908 |
Consecration | 1928 |
Personal details | |
Born | (1884-10-25)25 October 1884 |
Died | 14 January 1959(1959-01-14) (aged 74) Oslo, Norway |
Buried | Cemetery of Our Saviour |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Denomination | Lutheran |
Spouse |
Kathrine Seip (died 1949) |
Children | Dag Berggrav |
Education | Cand.theol. |
Alma mater | University of Oslo |
Years active | 1908 — 1951 |
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