Laurentius Petri
Swedish archbishop and reformer
Born
1499
526 years ago
Died
October 27th, 1573
451 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Sweden
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Served as the first Lutheran Archbishop of Uppsala in Sweden. Played a key role in the Protestant Reformation in Sweden, influencing religious and political structures. Translated the New Testament into Swedish, facilitating access to scripture for the Swedish populace. Contributed to the establishment of the Church of Sweden as a national church, defining its doctrines and practices.
Became the first Lutheran Archbishop of Uppsala
Translated the New Testament into Swedish
Established the Church of Sweden
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