Bjørn Bue
Bjørn Bue (30 January 1934 – 13 April 1997) was a Norwegian Lutheran missionary and bishop. He was born in Sola. He served as Bishop of the Diocese of Stavanger from 1986 to 1997. He died in Stavanger in 1997. He is remembered for his struggle to defend human rights and against poverty and injustice.
Rt. Rev. Bjørn Bue | |
|---|---|
| Bishop | |
| Church | Church of Norway |
| Diocese | Diocese of Stavanger |
| Appointed | 1986 |
| In office | 1986–1997 |
| Predecessor | Sigurd Lunde |
| Successor | Ernst Baasland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 January 1934 Sola, Norway |
| Died | 13 April 1997 (aged 63) Stavanger, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Parents | Jonas Bue and Teresia Svela |
| Spouse | Else-Marie Joa |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Previous post(s) | Missionary to Cameroon |
| Education | Cand.theol. (1960) |
| Alma mater | MF Norwegian School of Theology |
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