was a typical representative of 17th-century Swedish Lutheran orthodoxy, careful not to deviate from established theological principles, and lacked originality in his writing. Nevertheless, he was a productive author of works in theology, and his work on church history was used as a textbook for the following century. 1711–1714 Haquin Spegel (born Håkan Spegel; 14 June 1645 – 17 April 1714) He was an important religious author and hymn writer. He held several bishop's seats before becoming archbishop. 1714–1730 Mathias Steuchius 1730–1742 Johannes Steuchius, (Johannes Steuch) 1742–1743 Erik Benzelius the younger 1744–1747 Jakob Benzelius 1747–1758 Henric Benzelius 1758–1764 Samuel Troilius 1764–1775 Magnus Beronius 1775–1786 Carl Fredrik Mennander 1786–1803 Uno von Troil 19th century 1805–1819 Jakob Axelsson Lindblom 1819–1836 Carl von Rosenstein (Carl Rosén von Rosenstein) (Uppsala 13 May 1736 – 2 December 1836) was a member of the Swedish Academy. He belonged to the influential noble families von Rosén and Rosenstein. He was knowledgeable in the classic languages, had an unusual knowledge of agriculture and was a member of all the Swedish Royal Academies at the time, except for the Academy of Arts. The academies he joined were: the Academy of Science and Literature (joined in 1807), Academy of Science (1808), the Academy of Literature History (1810), the Academy of Agriculture and Forestry (1818), the Swedish Academy (1819), the Scientific society in Uppsala (1820) and the Academy of Music (1822). He was regarded as a generous and social person, friendly, handsome and cheerful. 1837–1839 Johan Olof Wallin (1779–1839), minister, orator, poet. He was a prolific writer, today best remembered for the hymns he wrote. 1839–1851 Carl Fredrik af Wingård 1852–1855 Hans Olov Holmström (15 October 1784 – 27 August 1855) After acquiring his Master of Arts in philosophy and theology and becoming assistant professor in Latin at Uppsala University, he moved to Strängnäs where he was eventually appointed bishop in 1839. He was also an influential politician in the Swedish Riksdag from 1828 to his death. He was known as a soft and gently person, and very firm in his beliefs. 1856–1870 Henrik Reuterdahl (1795–1870) Stemming from Malmö, he was orphaned early on and had to rely on others for his education and support. Despite this he managed to get a higher education at the Lund University in theology, philology and Church history, influenced by local academic dignitaries such as Erik Gustaf Geijer and the German Schleiermacher whose works were