Most Reverend

Jørgen Friis
Bishop of Viborg
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Viborg
In office1521–1536
PredecessorErik Kaas
SuccessorNone

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
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