Education
He studied in Paris, where he earned his Master"s Degree in both Roman and Canon Law.
He studied in Paris, where he earned his Master"s Degree in both Roman and Canon Law.
About Rev"s background, little is known except that he was of Danish origin. He worked for some years as secretary for Erik Valkendorf, who was elected Archbishop of Nidaros in 1510. In 1525, Rev has been appointed Bishop of Oslo with the support of Archbishop Olav Engelbrektsson and King Frederick I of Denmark.
In August 1536, along with the other Roman Catholic bishops of Denmark and Norway, he was declared deposed by King Christian III of Denmark.
In November 1537, Rev renounced his episcopal dignity in a letter to the King and promised his continued loyalty and allegiance. In the fall of 1541, he was appointed Bishop (titled Superintendent) of the Diocese of Oslo, which was simultaneously incorporated with the Diocese of Hamar.
He thus became the country"s first Lutheran bishop.