Nicholas Friton

Nicholas Friton (died 1597) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of Nakhchivan (1560–1597).[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Nicholas Friton
Archbishop of Nakhchivan
ChurchCatholic Church
ArchdioceseArchdiocese of Nakhchivan
In office1560–1597
SuccessorAzarias Friton
Personal details
Died1597
Nakhchivan, Armenia

Biography

On 20 October 1560, Nicholas Friton was appointed during the papacy of Pope Pius IV as Archbishop of Nakhchivan.[1] He served as Archbishop of Nakhchivan until his death in 1597.[1]

References

  1. "Archbishop Nicholas Friton" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved July 15, 2016
  2. "Archdiocese of Nachitschewan (Naxivan, Nakhtchevan, Nakhchivan)" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. "Archdiocese of Nachitschewan” GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Archbishop of Nakhchivan
1560–1597
Succeeded by
Azarias Friton


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