Erling Eidem

Church of Sweden bishop (1880-1972)
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Erling Eidem
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Erling Eidem

Summary

Erling Eidem is a human[1]. Born in Gothenburg[2], he… he was born on April 23, 1880[3]. He passed away in Vänersborg[4]. He died on April 14, 1972[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], archbishop[8], translator[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Erling Eidem was born in Gothenburg[2].
  • Erling Eidem died in Vänersborg[4].
  • Erling Eidem was born on April 23, 1880[3].
  • Erling Eidem died on April 14, 1972[5].
  • Erling Eidem is buried at Uppsala Old Cemetery[12].
  • Erling Eidem held citizenship in Sweden[13].
  • Erling Eidem is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[14].
  • Erling Eidem's professions included theologian[6].
  • Erling Eidem's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Erling Eidem worked as an archbishop[8].
  • Erling Eidem worked as a translator[9].
  • Erling Eidem worked as a Lutheran pastor[10].
  • Erling Eidem's field of work was religion[15].
  • Erling Eidem held the position of Q93441948[16].
  • Erling Eidem held the position of Archbishop of Uppsala[17].
  • Among Erling Eidem's employers was Lund University[18].
  • Erling Eidem was educated at University of Gothenburg[19].
  • Erling Eidem received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[20].
  • Erling Eidem received the honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[21].
  • Erling Eidem received the honorary doctor of Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[22].
  • Erling Eidem was a member of Royal Society of Humanist Learning in Lund[23].
  • Erling Eidem was a member of Royal Society of the Humanities at Uppsala[24].
  • Erling Eidem was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[25].
  • Erling Eidem was a member of Society of Sciences in Lund[26].
  • Erling Eidem's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

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Origins and Family

Erling Eidem was born in Gothenburg[2]. He was born on April 23, 1880[3]. He is identified as part of the Swedes ethnic group[14].

Education

Erling Eidem was educated at University of Gothenburg[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], archbishop[8], translator[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. Erling Eidem's field of work was religion[15]. He was employed by Lund University[18]. Positions held include Q93441948[16], a position[28] and Archbishop of Uppsala[17], a protestant episcopal title[29], in Sweden[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[20], an order[31], in Sweden[32], founded in 1748[33]; honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[21], an award[34], in Germany[35]; and honorary doctor of Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[22], an award[36], in Czech Republic[37].

Personal Life

Erling Eidem's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

Death and Burial

Erling Eidem died on April 14, 1972[5]. He died in Vänersborg[4]. Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Erling Eidem has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Erling Eidem born?

Born in Gothenburg[2], Erling Eidem…

Where did Erling Eidem die?

Erling Eidem died in Vänersborg[4].

What did Erling Eidem do for work?

Erling Eidem worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], archbishop[8], translator[9], and Lutheran pastor[10].

Where did Erling Eidem go to school?

Erling Eidem was educated at University of Gothenburg[19].

What awards did Erling Eidem receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Seraphim[20], honorary doctor of the University of Tübingen[21], and honorary doctor of Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . Q86910225. kramerius.cuni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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