Folke Johansson Ängel

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Folke Johansson Ängel (Latin Fulco Angelus) (12??–1277) was Archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden, 1267-1277, although he was not ordained by the Pope until 1274. He was a member of the Ängel family, which wielded considerable influence in 13th century Sweden.

Archbishop Ängel is best known for commissioning the moving of the episcopal see from its location in what is now known as Old Uppsala to its present location in Uppsala proper.

Archbishop Ängel is buried in Uppsala Cathedral.

[edit] See also

• List of Archbishops of Uppsala

[edit] References

• Nordisk familjebok, article Ängel In Swedish