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Jens Nilssøn

Illustration — A portrait traditionally believed to be Jens Nilssøn, although it is now considered likely to be his successor as Bishop, Anders Bendssøn Dall Jens Nilssøn (in Latin Joannis Nicolai) (1538–1600) was a Norwegian clergyman, educator, poet and author. He served as the Bishop of Oslo from the years 1580 to 1600.

Jens Nilssøn

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Born
Jens Nilssøn was born in 1538. · Oslo.
Died
Jens Nilssøn died in 1600.
Nationality
Norway
Occupation
theologian · poet · lutheran pastor · pedagogue · bishop · writer
Education
University of Copenhagen

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Illustration — A portrait traditionally believed to be Jens Nilssøn, although it is now considered likely to be his successor as Bishop, Anders Bendssøn Dall Jens Nilssøn (in Latin Joannis Nicolai) (1538–1600) was a Norwegian clergyman, educator, poet and author. He served as the Bishop of Oslo from the years 1580 to 1600.

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Jens Nilssøn was a bishop, lutheran pastor and pedagogue, among other activities, of Norwegian nationality. The bishop was born in Oslo.

Jens Nilssøn was educated at University of Copenhagen. The bishop held the position of bishop of Oslo.

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