Karl Sigurbjörnsson
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 |
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.