About Asser Thorkilsson
Lived 1055 – 1137 (aged 81–82). Asser Thorkilsson was a Danish catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Asser (or Ascer) Thorkilsen ( 1089 – 5 May 1137), a son of Thorkil (Svend) Thrugotsen and his wife Inge, was the Bishop of Lund from 1089, and then the first Archbishop of Lund from 1104 until his death.
He died on 5 May 1137 in Lund.
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Who was Asser Thorkilsson?
Archbishop of Lund
When was Asser Thorkilsson born?
Asser Thorkilsson was born in 1055 in Lund.
When did Asser Thorkilsson die?
Asser Thorkilsson died on 5 May 1137 in Lund.
What was Asser Thorkilsson's occupation?
Asser Thorkilsson was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Asser Thorkilsson?
Asser Thorkilsson was Danish.
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