Alf Wiig Explained

Alf Kristian Theodor Wiig
Bishop
Church:Church of Norway
Diocese:Nord-Hålogaland
Term:1952–1961
Birth Date:24 August 1891
Birth Place:Kristiansund, Norway
Death Place:Norway
Nationality:Norwegian
Religion:Christian
Occupation:Priest

Alf Kristian Theodor Wiig (24 August 1891  - 10 July 1974) was a Norwegian bishop in the Church of Norway.

Wiig was born in Kristiansund, Norway. He served as vicar in Karasjok Municipality from 1923 to 1934. During this time, he also served as mayor of Karasjok Municipality from 1932-1934.[1] He later served as vicar in Sortland Municipality from 1934 to 1945. He was then the dean of Finnmark from 1945 until 1951 and he was the dean of Tromsø Cathedral from 1951 until 1952. In 1952, he became the first bishop of the Diocese of Nord-Hålogaland, a position he held until 1961. He died on 10 July 1974.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alf Wiig . 2024-07-01 . LokalHistorieWiki.no . no.
  2. Encyclopedia: 2007 . Alf Wiig . . Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Henriksen, Petter . Norwegian . 19 January 2010.