Anders Nygren

Swedish bishop (1890–1978)
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Anders Nygren
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Anders Nygren

Summary

Anders Nygren is a human[1]. He was born in Haga parish[2]. He was born on November 15, 1890[3]. He died in Lunds Allhelgonaförsamling[4]. He died on October 20, 1978[5]. He worked as a priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Anders Nygren was born in Haga parish[2].
  • Anders Nygren was born in Gothenburg[12].
  • Anders Nygren passed away in Lunds Allhelgonaförsamling[4].
  • Anders Nygren died in Lund[13].
  • Anders Nygren was born on November 15, 1890[3].
  • Anders Nygren died on October 20, 1978[5].
  • Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[14].
  • Anders Nygren held citizenship in Sweden[15].
  • Anders Nygren is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[16].
  • Anders Nygren's professions included priest[6].
  • Anders Nygren's professions included theologian[7].
  • Anders Nygren worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Anders Nygren's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Anders Nygren worked as a Lutheran pastor[10].
  • Anders Nygren held the position of President of The Lutheran World Federation[17].
  • Anders Nygren held the position of bishop of Lund[18].
  • Anders Nygren was employed by Lund University[19].
  • Anders Nygren was educated at Lund University[20].
  • Anders Nygren received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Anders Nygren was a member of Royal Society of Humanist Learning in Lund[22].
  • Anders Nygren's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].
  • Anders Nygren is recorded as male[24].
  • Anders Nygren's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Anders Nygren's Commons category is recorded as Anders Nygren[26].
  • Anders Nygren's diocese is recorded as Diocese of Lund[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Haga parish[2], a parish of the Church of Sweden[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1883[30] and Gothenburg[12], an urban area in Sweden[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1621[33]. Anders Nygren was born on November 15, 1890[3]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[16].

Education

Anders Nygren's education included a stint at Lund University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. Anders Nygren was employed by Lund University[19]. Positions held include President of The Lutheran World Federation[17] and bishop of Lund[18].

Recognition

Anders Nygren received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

Personal Life

Anders Nygren's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[23].

Death and Burial

Anders Nygren died on October 20, 1978[5]. Recorded place of death include Lunds Allhelgonaförsamling[4], a parish of the Church of Sweden[34], in Sweden[35], founded in 1962[36] and Lund[13], an urban area in Sweden[37], in Sweden[38], founded in 1000[39]. Burial took place at Northern cemetery in Lund[14].

Why It Matters

Anders Nygren ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Anders Nygren born?

Anders Nygren was born in Haga parish[2].

Where did Anders Nygren die?

Anders Nygren died in Lunds Allhelgonaförsamling[4].

What did Anders Nygren do for work?

Anders Nygren worked as priest[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosopher[9], and Lutheran pastor[10].

Where did Anders Nygren go to school?

Anders Nygren was educated at Lund University[20].

What awards did Anders Nygren receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . lutheranworld.org. lutheranworld.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . svenskagravar.se. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . lutheranworld.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Dictionary of Swedish National Biography. Retrieved . svenskagravar.se. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation priest, theologian, university teacher +2
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Place of death Lunds Allhelgonaförsamling, Lund
    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
    Place of burial Northern cemetery in Lund
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