Eivind Berggrav
Norwegian bishop
Died when: 74 years 81 days (890 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
Eivind Josef Berggrav (25 October 1884 – 14 January 1959) was a Norwegian Lutheran bishop.As primate of the Church of Norway (Norwegian: Preses i Bispemøtet i Den norske kirke), Berggrav became known for his unyielding 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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