Gottskálk grimmi Nikulásson

This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Gottskálk.
His Excellency

Gottskálk Nikulásson
Bishop of Holar
ChurchRoman Catholic
DioceseHólar
InstalledMay 1497
Term ended8 December 1520
PredecessorÓlafur Rögnvaldsson
Opposed toJón Arason
Personal details
Born1469
Died8 December 1520 (aged 50–51)
Nationality Icelandic

Gottskálk grimmi Nikulasson (1469 – 8 December 1520), was the Bishop of Hólar from May 1497 to 1520. He was the nephew of Ólafur Rögnvaldsson who preceded him as bishop. He was succeeded by Jón Arason (1484–1550), the last Roman Catholic bishop in Iceland[1] prior to the restoration in 1923.

Gottskálk Nikulasson has received harsh judgement in Icelandic history resulting in his nickname grimmi meaning cruel. He is also known as the author of a book about black magic; Rauðskinna.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Ragnar Geir Brynjólfsson. "Jón Arason í vitund Íslendinga". kirkju.net. Retrieved November 1, 2019.

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