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Gottskálk grimmi Nikulásson

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His Excellency

Gottskálk Nikulásson
Bishop of Holar
ChurchRoman Catholic
DioceseHólar
Installed1496
Term ended8 December 1520
PredecessorÓlafur Rögnvaldsson
Opposed toJón Arason
Personal details
Born1469
Died1520
Nationality Icelandic

Gottskalk grimmi Nikulasson, Gottskalk Nikulausson the Cruel (1469 – 8 December 1520), was the Bishop of Hólar in Iceland from 1496 to 1520. He is also known as the author of a famous book about black magic; Rauðskinna.

References

  • Páll Eggert Ólason: Íslenskar æviskrár.