Erling Eidem

Church of Sweden bishop (1880-1972)

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
Archbishop of Uppsala
Primate of Sweden
ChurchChurch of Sweden
ArchdioceseUppsala
Elected1931
In office1931-1950
PredecessorNathan Söderblom
SuccessorYngve Brilioth
Orders
Ordination8 January 1914
Consecration22 May 1932
by Olof Bergqvist
Personal details
Born(1880-04-23)April 23, 1880
Gothenburg, Sweden
DiedApril 14, 1972(1972-04-14) (aged 91)
Vänersborg, Sweden
BuriedUppsala old cemetery
NationalitySwede
SpouseElisabeth Eklund

References change

  1. "Religious Organizations" (in Swedish). World Statesmen. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
Preceded by
Nathan Söderblom
Archbishop of Uppsala
Primate of Sweden

1931–1950
Succeeded by
Yngve Brilioth