Eivind Berggrav
Norwegian bishop
Born on: October 25, 1884Died on: January 14, 1959
Aged: 74 years 81 days (890 months)
Nationality: Norwegians
Birth Sign: Scorpio
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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