Alexander Lange Johnson
Alexander Lange Johnson (26 October 1910 – 20 April 1989) was a Norwegian priest, resistance member during World War II, bishop to Hamar, and biographer. He was born in Antsirabé, Madagascar.[1] He played a leading role in the Norwegian civil resistance during the German occupation of Norway, being a member of the Coordination Committee, and later also Hjemmefrontens Ledelse.[2] He was a bishop to the diocese of Hamar from 1964 to 1974.[3] He wrote a biography on Eivind Berggrav in 1959.[1]
Alexander Lange Johnson | |
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| Born | 26 October 1910 Antsirabé, Madagascar |
| Died | 20 April 1989 (aged 78) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | University of Oslo |
| Occupation | Lutheran bishop |
Johnson completed his examen artium in 1928 at Oslo Cathedral School before studying theology at University of Oslo, where he graduated in 1933.[3][1]
Selected bibliography
- Mann og kvinne skapte han dem (1939)
- Ugift ungdom (1940)
- Eivind Berggrav. Spenningens mann (1959)
- Veien er klar (1984)
References
- Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Alex Johnson". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- Kraglund, Ivar (1995). "Johnson, Alex". In Dahl; Hjeltnes; Nøkleby; Ringdal; Sørensen (eds.). Norsk krigsleksikon 1940-45 (in Norwegian). Oslo: Cappelen. p. 202. ISBN 82-02-14138-9. Archived from the original on 2010-01-07. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
- Austad, Torleiv. "Alex Johnson". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
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| Preceded by Kristian Schjelderup |
Bishop of Hamar 1964–1974 |
Succeeded by Georg Hille |
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