About Petrus Torkilsson
Lived 1300 – 1366. Petrus Torkilsson was a Swedish politician, catholic priest and archbishop.
Petrus Torkilsson was Bishop of Linköping, 1342–1351 and Archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden, 1351–1366.
It is unknown when he was born, but the first mentioning of him is from 1320, when he was vicar in Färentuna. He was chancellor of the King Magnus Eriksson in 1340 and continued to support him during the civil wars in the 1360s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Petrus Torkilsson?
Swedish archbishop
When was Petrus Torkilsson born?
Petrus Torkilsson was born in 1300 in Skänninge.
When did Petrus Torkilsson die?
Petrus Torkilsson died on 18 October 1366.
What was Petrus Torkilsson's occupation?
Petrus Torkilsson was a politician, catholic priest and archbishop.
What nationality was Petrus Torkilsson?
Petrus Torkilsson was Swedish.
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