popular in Lund at the time. He later published a comprehensive history of the Church in Sweden, and was a member of the Swedish Academy from 1852. 1870–1900 Anton Niklas Sundberg (27 May 1818 – 2 February 1900) He acquired a philosophy doctor's degree in Uppsala, became dean and was ordained priest, and then undertook travel through Europe in 1849–50. He was known as a controversial person; very outspoken, no stranger to using strong language, despising hypocrisy, but he displayed a notable sense of wit and authority. 20th century 1900–1913 Johan August Ekman 1914–1931 Nathan Söderblom, theologian and influential researcher into the history of religions; one of the key organizers of the modern Ecumenical movement. 1931–1950 Erling Eidem 1950–1958 Yngve Brilioth (12 July 1891 in Västra Ed, Kalmar County – died 27 April 1959 in Uppsala) Was PhD in Uppsala and subsequently a dean and professor of philosophy and bishop of Växjö. He wrote many international historical and theological books. For his contribution to the history of the Anglican Church, in 1942 he was awarded the Lambeth Cross, the highest award in the Anglican Church. 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. 1958–1967 Gunnar Hultgren (born 19 February 1902 in Eskilstuna; died 13 February 1991 in Uppsala.) 1967–1972 Ruben Josefson (born 25 August 1907 in Svenljunga, Älvsborgs län; died 19 March 1972 in Uppsala.) 1972–1983 Olof Sundby (1917–1996) He officiated at the marriage of present King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia on 19 June 1976, in Storkyrkan in Stockholm. 1983–1993 Bertil Werkström (1928–2010) 1993–1997 Gunnar Weman (born 1932) 1997–2006 Karl Gustav Hammar (born 1943) 21st century On 15 June 2014 Antje Jackelén became Archbishop of Uppsala and primate of the Church of Sweden. She is the first woman to hold that position. 2006–2014 Anders Wejryd (born 1948) 2014–2022 Antje Jackelén (born 1955) 2022-present Martin Modéus (born 1962) See also History of Sweden List of archbishops of Uppsala References Notes Citations Sources Further reading Svea Rikes Ärkebiskopar, Uppsala, 1935 Archbishops of Uppsala Archdiocese of Uppsala History of Christianity in Sweden Lists of bishops and archbishops in Europe Lutheran archbishops by diocese