Karl Sigurbjörnsson
Karl Sigurbjörnsson (5 February 1947 – 12 February 2024) was an Icelandic prelate who held the position of Bishop of Iceland of the national Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland from 1998 to 2012.
The Right Reverend Karl Sigurbjörnsson | |
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| Bishop of Iceland | |
| Church | Church of Iceland |
| Diocese | Iceland |
| Elected | 6 September 1997 |
| In office | 1998–2012 |
| Predecessor | Ólafur Skúlason |
| Successor | Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 29 January 1973 by Sigurbjörn Einarsson |
| Consecration | 23 November 1997 by Ólafur Skúlason |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 February 1947 Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Died | 12 February 2024 (aged 77) |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Parents | Sigurbjörn Einarsson & Magneur Thorkelsdóttir |
| Spouse | Kristín Þórdís Guðjónsdóttir |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Iceland |
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