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Niels Friis

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Most Reverend
Niels Friis
Bishop of Viborg
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Viborg
In office 1498–1508
Predecessor Niels Glob
Successor Erik Kaas
Personal details
Died 1508
Viborg, Denmark

Niels Friis (died 1508) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Viborg (1498–1508).[1]

Biography

On 4 December 1498, Niels Friis was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VI as Bishop of Viborg.[2] He served as Bishop of Viborg until his death in 1508.[2]

References

  1. Back to citation "Bishop Niels 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
  2. Back to citation occurrence 2.0 Back to citation occurrence 2.1 "Bishop Niels Friis" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved March 21, 2016