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Knud Mikkelsen

d. 1477

Danish Bishop of Viborg

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About Knud Mikkelsen

Knud Mikkelsen was a Danish catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Canute Mikkelsen (or Canute Cobson) was a Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Viborg (1451–1478).

Biography On 14 Apr 1451, Canute Mikkelsen was appointed during the papacy of Pope Nicholas V as Bishop of Viborg. On 5 Mar 1452, he was consecrated bishop by Radulphus, Bishop of Città di Castello, with Giovanni Castiglione, Bishop of Penne e Atri, and Marco Marinoni, Bishop of Alessandria, serving as co-consecrators. He served as Bishop of Viborg until his resignation in 1478.

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Important facts

Died
1477
Nationality
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Viborg
Also known as
Canute Mikkelsen, Canute Cobson

Frequently asked questions

Who was Knud Mikkelsen?

Danish Bishop of Viborg (1451–1478)

When did Knud Mikkelsen die?

Knud Mikkelsen died in 1477.

What was Knud Mikkelsen's occupation?

Knud Mikkelsen was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Knud Mikkelsen?

Knud Mikkelsen was Danish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Knud Mikkelsen

· Wikidata: Q12322334

· DBpedia: Canute Mikkelsen

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