Valdimar Briem
The Right Reverend Valdimar Briem | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Skálholt | |
| Church | Church of Iceland |
| Diocese | Skálholt |
| Appointed | 27 December 1909 |
| In office | 1909–1930 |
| Successor | Sigurður P. Sívertsen |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 27 April 1873 |
| Consecration | 28 August 1910 by Þórhallur Bjarnarson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 February 1848 |
| Died | 3 April 1930 (aged 82) Stóri-Núpur, Iceland |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Denomination | Lutheran |
| Parents | Olafur Briem & Dómhildur Þorsteinsdóttir |
| Spouse | Olöfu |
| Children | 2 |
Valdimar Briem (1 February 1848 - 3 May 1930) was an Icelandic poet, prelate, hymnwriter and translator. He served as the first Suffragan Bishop of Skálholt from 1909 till 1930.