Career
He was born in Herøy, Nordland. He was the first Lutheran Bishop in Norway, serving as bishop in Bergen stift from 1536 (ordinated in 1537) until his death in 1557.
He was born in Herøy, Nordland. He was the first Lutheran Bishop in Norway, serving as bishop in Bergen stift from 1536 (ordinated in 1537) until his death in 1557.