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Leif Thor Olafsson

d. 1455

Roman Catholic bishop

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Leif Thor Olafsson was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Leif Thor Olafsson, also Thorleiv Olavsson (died 1 Sep 1455), was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Viborg (1440–1451) and Bishop of Bjørgvin (1451–1455).

Biography In 1440, Leif Thor Olafsson was appointed during the papacy of Pope Eugene IV as Bishop of Viborg. Olav Nilsson was also killed.

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Important facts

Died
1455, Bergen
Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of Bergen, Roman Catholic Bishop of Viborg

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Who was Leif Thor Olafsson?

Roman Catholic bishop

When did Leif Thor Olafsson die?

Leif Thor Olafsson died in 1455 in Bergen.

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Leif Thor Olafsson was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Leif Thor Olafsson

· Wikidata: Q24885461

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