Olof Bergqvist
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Olof Bergqvist (24 September 1862 – 20 October 1940) was a Swedish bishop. He was the first bishop in the Diocese of Luleå,[1] serving in that office from 1904 to 1937.[2] He is remembered in Sweden for a Pentecost hymn, of which he was the author, which is still popularly sung in churches.
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The Right Reverend Olof Bergqvist | |
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Bishop of Luleå | |
Church | Church of Sweden |
Diocese | Luleå |
In office | 1904–1937 |
Successor | Bengt Jonzon |
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Ordination | 12 June 1892 |
Consecration | 10 April 1904 by Martin Johansson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1862-09-24)24 September 1862 Brunskog, Sweden |
Died | 20 October 1940(1940-10-20) (aged 78) Luleå, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Denomination | Lutheran |
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