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Eivind Berggrav

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Norwegian bishop

NorwayWritersLived 1884 to 1959 · aged 74
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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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1953Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt
1947Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎
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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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. Berggrav also became an important figure in 20th-century ecumenical movement and served as president of the United Bible Societies.

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Norway
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Lived 1884 to 1959 · aged 74
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