Alexander Lange Johnson

Alexander Lange Johnson (26 October 1910 – 20 April 1989) was a Norwegian priest, resistance member during World War II, bishop to Hamar, and biographer. He was born in Antsirabé, Madagascar.[1] He played a leading role in the Norwegian civil resistance during the German occupation of Norway, being a member of the Coordination Committee, and later also Hjemmefrontens Ledelse.[2] He was a bishop to the diocese of Hamar from 1964 to 1974.[3] He wrote a biography on Eivind Berggrav in 1959.[1]

Johnson completed his examen artium in 1928 at Oslo Cathedral School before studying theology at university.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Alex Johnson". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
  2. ↑ Kraglund, Ivar (1995). "Johnson, Alex". In Dahl, Hjeltnes, Nøkleby, Ringdal, Sørensen. Norsk krigsleksikon 1940-45 (in Norwegian). Oslo: Cappelen. p. 202. ISBN 82-02-14138-9. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Austad, Torleiv. "Alex Johnson". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 31 October 2009.
Religious titles
Preceded by
Kristian Schjelderup		 Bishop of Hamar
1964–1974 		Succeeded by
Georg Hille