Erling Eidem
Archbishop
✶ 23 April 1880 in Gothenburg
✟ 14 April 1972 in Vänersborg
Appointed
The Royal Palace of Stockholm 16 June 1938
motto
Quasi morientes et ecce uiuimus (As dying, and, behold, we live)
shield
Painted 1941 by David Friefeldt. Date of death added 1972 by the same artist.
other awards
Member of the Order of the Polar Star 1928
King Gustaf V’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1928
Commander of the Order of the Polar Star (1st class) 1932
Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star 1936
King Gustaf V’s Jubilee Commemorative Medal 1948
King Gustaf V’s Commemorative Medal 1951
Biography
Professor in Lund 1927-1931
Archbishop 1931-1950
Royal Court Chief Chaplain 1940-1959
Placement
