Arne Fjellbu
Arne Fjellbu (19 December 1890 – 9 October 1962) was a Norwegian bishop. During World War II, he played a central role in the Church's resistance against the Nazi authorities. He was bishop of the Diocese of Nidaros from 1945 to 1960.
Right Reverend Arne Fjellbu | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | |
Arne Fjellbu (1960) | |
| Church | Church of Norway |
| Diocese | Nidaros |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 December 1890 Decorah, Iowa, United States |
| Died | 9 October 1962 (aged 71) Trondheim, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Parents | Karl Anton Fjellbu Ellen Johanne Retvedt |
| Spouse | Karen Christie (1918-1962) |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Education | cand.theol. (1914) |
| Alma mater | Royal Frederick University |
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