Samuel Enander

Samuel Enander (20 September 1607 – 17 December 1670), later knows as Samuel Nicolai Gyllenadler, was a Swedish prelate who served as the Bishop of Linköping 1655–1670.

Early life Enander was born in Västra Eneby, a parish 6 km away from Kisa, Sweden, the son of Nicolaus Petri, a priest, and Elin Jönsdotter Rosendal. Enander commenced studies at Uppsala University in October 1626 and graduated on 13 March 1632. Two years later, he was appointed associate professor in philosophy at the Grammar school in Linköping. Later, in 1637 he studied at Leiden University.

Ordained ministry In 1638 Enander was ordained priest and the following year he became vicar of the parish of Rystad. In 1641 he became a lecturer in philosophy and logic and theologian. In 1643 he was appointed vicar of Söderköping and in 1648 he became superintendent within the Swedish army. Later, in 1650, he became Superintendent in the Diocese of Kalmar.