Background
He married the daughter of a predecessor, Nathan Söderblom.
He married the daughter of a predecessor, Nathan Söderblom.
He earned his Doctor of Philosophy from Uppsala University and where he was a dean and professor of philosophy.
He was the author of a history of the Oxford Movement, written to coincide with its centenary in 1933. He wrote many international historical and theological books He used his deep historical knowledge when he was archbishop to take measures concerning the organisation, liturgy and methods of preaching.
He furthermore had an international interest and was chairman of the Faith and Order commission.
Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.