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Brynolfus

Swedish Roman Catholic bishop and saint · Religious Figures · Lived 1250 to 1317 · aged 67

Brynolf Algotsson was a Swedish Catholic prelate and theologian who served as the Bishop of Skara from 1278 until his death. He was descended from nobles and studied for almost two decades in Paris at the college there before returning to his homeland as a dean and canon prior to his episcopal nomination.

Brynolfus is read about 7 times a day, in 12 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 17 August 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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He was diligent in his work in reforming the education of schools and the overall reorganization of his episcopal see. He was forced into a brief exile but was able to continue his work upon his return.

Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1250 to 1317 · aged 67