About Johan
Johan was a Finnish catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Johan was a Swedish priest and Dominican friar. He served as the Bishop of Turku from 1286 to 1290 and Archbishop of Uppsala from 1290 to 1291.
According to some sources, Johan was born in Poland, according to others in Uppsala. Before his assignment to Turku, he worked as the prior at the Dominican monastery in Sigtuna (Sigtuna dominikankonvent). He died in Avignon while travelling to Rome to receive the pallium.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johan?
Archbishop of Uppsala
When was Johan born?
Johan was born in Poland.
When did Johan die?
Johan died in 1291 in Uppsala.
What was Johan's occupation?
Johan was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Johan?
Johan was Finnish.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johan (archbishop of Uppsala, died 1291)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johan. https://biography.guide/johan/
MLA: "Johan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johan/.
Chicago: "Johan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johan/.
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