About Alf Wiig
Lived 1891 – 1974 (aged 82). Alf Wiig was a Norwegian lutheran pastor and 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. 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.
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Who was Alf Wiig?
Norwegian bishop
When was Alf Wiig born?
Alf Wiig was born on 24 August 1891 in Kristiansund Municipality, Kristiansund.
When did Alf Wiig die?
Alf Wiig died on 10 July 1974 in Norway.
What was Alf Wiig's occupation?
Alf Wiig was a lutheran pastor and priest.
What nationality was Alf Wiig?
Alf Wiig was Norwegian.
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