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Eivind Berggrav

Norwegian bishop · Norway · On the map · Religious Figures · Lived 1884 to 1959 · aged 74

Eivind Josef Berggrav was a Norwegian Lutheran bishop. As primate of the Church of Norway, Berggrav became known for his central role in the Church of Norway's resistance against the Nazi occupation of Norway during World War II.

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Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt1953
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav1947
Medal of Freedom
Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star
Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau

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Berggrav also became an important figure in 20th-century ecumenical movement and served as president of the United Bible Societies.

Country
Norway
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1959 · aged 74

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