Jørgen Friis (bishop)
Appearance
Most Reverend Jørgen Friis | |
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Bishop of Viborg | |
Church | Catholic Church |
Diocese | Diocese of Viborg |
In office | 1521–1536 |
Predecessor | Erik Kaas |
Successor | None |
Jørgen Friis was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Viborg (1521–1536).[1][2][3]
Biography
[edit]On 7 Jan 1521, Jørgen Friis was appointed during the papacy of Pope Leo X as Bishop of Viborg.[1] He served as Bishop of Viborg until his resignation in 1536.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Bishop Jørgen Friis" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Viborg" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Viborg" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016