Manfred Björkquist

Manfred Björkquist (22 June 1884 – 23 November 1985) was a Swedish prelate who was the Bishop of Stockholm from 1942 till 1954, and co-founder of Sigtunaskolan Humanistiska Läroverket.

The Right Reverend

Manfred Björkquist
Bishop of Stockholm
Manfred Björkquist with Colonel Lars Gösta Hägglöf in 1950.
ChurchChurch of Sweden
DioceseStockholm
In office1942–1954
SuccessorHelge Ljungberg
Orders
Ordination6 October 1942
Consecration29 November 1942
by Erling Eidem
Personal details
Born(1884-06-22)22 June 1884
Gideå, Sweden
Died23 November 1985(1985-11-23) (aged 101)
Sigtuna, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
DenominationLutheranism
ParentsJonas Erik Björkquist & Clementine Aurén.
SpouseRuth Kjellén


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