Olof Sundby
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Olof Sundby (6 December 1917 – 6 December 1996) was a Swedish bishop within the Church of Sweden. He was the archbishop of Uppsala in the period 1972–1983.[1]
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The Most Reverend Olof Sundby | |
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Archbishop of Uppsala Primate of Sweden | |
Native name | Carl Olof Werner Sundby |
Church | Church of Sweden |
Archdiocese | Uppsala |
Appointed | 1972 |
In office | 1972–1983 |
Predecessor | Ruben Josefson |
Successor | Bertil Werkström |
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Ordination | 22 June 1943 |
Consecration | 4 October 1970 by Ruben Josefson |
Rank | Metropolitan Archbishop |
Personal details | |
Born | (1917-12-06)6 December 1917 |
Died | 6 December 1996(1996-12-06) (aged 79) Lund, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Spouse | Brigitta Sundby |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Växjö (1970-1972) |
Alma mater | Lund University |
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