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 | |
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Bishop of Stockholm | |
Manfred Björkquist with Colonel Lars Gösta Hägglöf in 1950. | |
Church | Church of Sweden |
Diocese | Stockholm |
In office | 1942–1954 |
Successor | Helge Ljungberg |
Orders | |
Ordination | 6 October 1942 |
Consecration | 29 November 1942 by Erling Eidem |
Personal details | |
Born | Gideå, Sweden | 22 June 1884
Died | 23 November 1985 101) Sigtuna, Sweden | (aged
Nationality | Swedish |
Denomination | Lutheranism |
Parents | Jonas Erik Björkquist & Clementine Aurén. |
Spouse | Ruth Kjellén |
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