Nicolaus Friis

Background

He was born in Lille-Fosen.

Career

He served as priest in Bodø from 1744 to 1771. From the 1770s he published several scientific works on the fisheries in Northern Norway. The life of Friis is treated by several biographers.

He died in Bergen in 1777.

Achievements

• In 1754 he was assigned Bishop, a title he paid 8,000 riksdaler to achieve.

Membership

Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.