Niels Friis

Niels Friis (died 1508) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Viborg (1498–1508).[1][2][3]

Most Reverend

Niels Friis
Bishop of Viborg
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Viborg
In office1498–1508
PredecessorNiels Glob
SuccessorErik Kaas
Personal details
Died1508
Viborg, Denmark

Biography

On 4 December 1498, Niels Friis was appointed during the papacy of Pope Alexander VI as Bishop of Viborg.[1] He served as Bishop of Viborg until his death in 1508.[1]

References

  1. "Bishop Niels 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
Niels Glob
Bishop of Viborg
1498–1508
Succeeded by
Erik Kaas
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