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Frants Berg

1504 – 1591

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Lutheran pastor Bishop Diocese of Oslo
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About Frants Berg

Lived 1504 – 1591 (aged 86–87). Frants Berg was a Norwegian lutheran pastor, bishop and diocese of Oslo.

Frants Berg (1504 – 2 November 1591) was a Danish clergyman who served as the Bishop of Oslo.

He was born in Odense, Denmark. He was the son Claus Berg (ca. 1470 – ca. 1532) and his wife Margrethe de Groth. His father was a German born sculptor and painter who was engaged by John, King of Denmark and whose decorative work appeared in Danish churches. Queen Christina of Saxony (1461–1521), consort of King John, was his godmother. Queen Christine paid for his education, first at Odense University and later at the University of Rostock.

In 1531, he was rector in Odense, in 1540 he was vicar at Ribe Cathedral and in 1546 of St. Nicholas' Church in Copenhagen. The Protestant Reformation in Denmark and Norway was introduced in 1537 when King Christian III of Denmark declared Lutheranism as the official religion. Berg played a key role in the conversion of the Church of Norway. In 1548, he was promoted to superintendent in Oslo and Hamar. He served as Bishop of the Diocese of Oslo from 1548 to 1580.

After his retirement he resided in Oslo, where he died in 1591.

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Important facts

Born
1504, Odense
Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Rostock, Odense University
Positions held
Bishop of Oslo

Family & relationships

Parent
Claus Berg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Frants Berg?

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When was Frants Berg born?

Frants Berg was born in 1504 in Odense.

When did Frants Berg die?

Frants Berg died on 2 November 1591 in Oslo.

What was Frants Berg's occupation?

Frants Berg was a lutheran pastor, bishop and diocese of Oslo.

What nationality was Frants Berg?

Frants Berg was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Frants Berg

· Wikidata: Q5492624

· DBpedia: Frants Berg

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