Jørgen Friis (bishop)

Most Reverend
Jørgen Friis
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

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

  1. 1 2 3 "Bishop Jørgen Friis" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016
  2. "Diocese of Viborg" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. "Diocese of Viborg" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Erik Kaas
Bishop of Viborg
1521-1536
Succeeded by
None


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