Uno von Troil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Most Reverend Uno von Troil |
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| Archbishop of Uppsala Primate of Sweden |
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Uno von Troil painted by Lorens Pasch the younger.
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| Church | Church of Sweden |
| Archdiocese | Uppsala |
| Appointed | 1786 |
| In Office | 1786–1803 |
| Predecessor | Carl Fredrik Mennander |
| Successor | Jakob Axelsson Lindblom |
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| Ordination | 20 May 1773 |
| Consecration | 23 February 1781 by Carl Fredrik Mennander |
| Rank | Metropolitan Archbishop |
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| Born | 24 February 1746 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Died | 27 July 1803 (aged 57) Sätra brunn, Sweden |
| Buried | Uppsala old cemetery |
| Nationality | Swede |
| Parents | Samuel Troilius Anna Elisabeth Angerstein |
| Spouse | Elisabet Tersmeden (1776–1794) |
| Children | 10 |
| Previous post | Bishop of Linköping (1780–1786) |
| Alma mater | University of Uppsala |
Uno von Troil was an important leader in the Church of Sweden. He was born in Stockholm, Sweden, on February 24, 1746. From 1786 until his death in 1803, he served as the Archbishop of Uppsala. This was the highest position in the Swedish church.
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Uno von Troil's Early Life and Travels
Uno's father, Samuel Troilius, was also an archbishop. So, Uno followed in his father's footsteps! Even when he was young, Uno was known for being very smart and clever.
Uno studied a lot and traveled to many places. He visited the Netherlands, a city called Göttingen, and even Iceland. On his trip to Iceland, he was with famous explorers and scientists like James Lind, Joseph Banks, and Daniel Solander. After his travels, he came back to Sweden and became a priest in 1773.
Uno's Path to Archbishop
In 1775, Uno became a special priest for the royal court. He got married in 1776. In 1778, he became the main priest for Storkyrkan church in Stockholm. This is a very important church.
In 1780, he became the bishop of Linköping. A bishop is a high-ranking church leader. Just six years later, in 1786, Uno was chosen to be the Archbishop of Uppsala. He was only 40 years old at the time!
Uno's Role as Archbishop and Leader
As the Archbishop, Uno von Troil was also the Speaker of the Clergy. This meant he was the main representative for all the church leaders in the Riksdag of the Estates. The Riksdag was like the parliament of Sweden back then. He held this important role until he passed away.
Uno was also a member of many scientific groups. He often helped these groups with money and support throughout his life. He was also the president of a Christian education group called Pro Fide et Christianismo. This group worked to spread Christian teachings.
See also
- List of Archbishops of Uppsala
Other sources
- Svenskt biografiskt handlexikon, article Uno von Troil (In Swedish)
