Tag northern christian leaders

Here are some notable Christian leaders from Northern Europe:

Denmark

  1. Søren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) - Theologian and philosopher known for his existentialist philosophy.
  2. Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771-1824) - Lutheran pastor and revivalist who founded the Haugean movement.

Finland

  1. Paavo Ruotsalainen (1779-1852) - Lutheran pastor and revivalist who was a key figure in the Finnish Awakening.
  2. Lars Levi Laestadius (1800-1861) - Lutheran pastor and revivalist who founded the Laestadian movement.

Iceland

  1. Jón Sveinsson (1850-1926) - Lutheran bishop and theologian who was a key figure in the Icelandic Awakening.
  2. Halldór Laxness (1902-1998) - Nobel Prize-winning author and Christian writer who was a prominent figure in Icelandic literature.

Norway

  1. Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771-1824) - Lutheran pastor and revivalist who founded the Haugean movement.
  2. Lars Levi Laestadius (1800-1861) - Lutheran pastor and revivalist who founded the Laestadian movement.
  3. Kjell Aukrust (1920-2002) - Lutheran pastor and writer who was a key figure in Norwegian literature.

Sweden

  1. Lars Levi Laestadius (1800-1861) - Lutheran pastor and revivalist who founded the Laestadian movement.
  2. August Strindberg (1849-1912) - Playwright and novelist who was a prominent figure in Swedish literature and was influenced by Christian thought.
  3. Dag Hammarskjöld (1905-1961) - Lutheran bishop and diplomat who was the second Secretary-General of the United Nations.

United Kingdom (Northern Ireland)

  1. Ian Paisley (1926-2014) - Protestant pastor and politician who was a key figure in Northern Irish politics.
  2. Martin McGuinness (1950-2017) - Catholic priest and politician who was a key figure in the Northern Irish peace process.

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and there may be other notable Christian leaders from Northern Europe who are not included here.