Jesper Swedberg

Jesper Swedberg
Jesper Swedberg. Engraving from 1700 by Hans Thelott.
ChurchChurch of Sweden
DioceseDiocese of Skara
Installed1702
Term ended1735
Orders
Ordination1675
Personal details
Born(1653-08-28)28 August 1653
Falun, Sweden
Died26 July 1735(1735-07-26) (aged 81)
Skara, Sweden
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Jesper Swedberg (28 August 1653 (O.S)–26 July 1735 (N.S)) was a bishop of Skara, Sweden. He was one of Sweden's most notable churchmen. He published the first edition ever of a Swedish book of hymns in 1694, and was the father of scientist and mystic Emanuel Swedenborg.

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