Ruben Josefson
Ruben Josefson (25 August 1907 – 19 March 1972) was a Swedish bishop within the Church of Sweden. He was appointed as Bishop of Härnösand in 1958 and served in this position until 1967 when he was appointed archbishop of Uppsala. He was Archbishop until his death in 1972.[1]
The Most Reverend Ruben Josefson | |
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| Archbishop of Uppsala Primate of Sweden | |
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| Church | Church of Sweden |
| Archdiocese | Uppsala |
| Appointed | 1967 |
| In office | 1967-1972 |
| Predecessor | Gunnar Hultgren |
| Successor | Olof Sundby |
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| Ordination | 15 December 1940 by Erling Eidem |
| Consecration | 18 January 1959 by Gunnar Hultgren |
| Rank | Metropolitan Archbishop |
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| Born | 25 August 1907 Svenljunga, Sweden |
| Died | 19 March 1972 (aged 64) Uppsala, Sweden |
| Buried | Uppsala old cemetery |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Parents | Per Linus Josefson Alfrida Lovisa Christiansson |
| Previous post | Bishop of Härnösand (1958-1967) |
| Alma mater | Uppsala University |
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References
- "Religious Organizations" (in Swedish). World Statesmen. Retrieved 30 November 2014.
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