Tor Andræ
Swedish bishop and scholar (1885–1947) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tor Julius Efraim Andræ (Swedish: [ˈtuːr anˈdreː]; 9 July 1885 – 24 February 1947) was a Swedish clergyman, professor and scholar of comparative religion who served as Bishop of the Diocese of Linköping.[1]
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The Right Reverend Tor Andrae | |
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Bishop of Linköping | |
Church | Church of Sweden |
Diocese | Diocese of Linköping |
In office | 1936–1947 |
Predecessor | Erik Aurelius |
Successor | Torsten Ysander |
Personal details | |
Born | (1885-07-09)9 July 1885 |
Died | 24 February 1947(1947-02-24) (aged 61) Linköping, Sweden |
Nationality | Swedish |
Spouse | Ellen Gustafsson (1913–1947) |
Children | Håkan Andrae Staffan Andrae Anders Johan Andrae Carl Göran Andræ |
Occupation | Bishop |
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