Frederik Nannestad
| Frederik Nannestad | |
|---|---|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
21 October 1693 Eidsberg, Norway |
| Died | 11 August 1774 (aged 80) Christiania, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Parents | Christopher Jensen Karen Tønnesdatter Unrov |
| Spouse | Martha Elisabeth Jensdatter Wissing (1732) |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Education | Magister in theology (1718) |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
Frederik Nannestad (21 October 1693–11 August 1774) was a Norwegian theologian and bishop.
Frederik Nannestad was born in Eidsberg, Norway, the son of pastor Christopher Jensen and his third wife, Karen Tønnesdatter Unrov. In 1732 he became the Dean in Aarhus, where he also was married to Martha Elizabeth Jensdatter Wissing on 6 August 1732. In 1742 he received his Doctorate of theology.
On 11 May 1748, he was appointed the bishop of the Diocese of Nidaros. In 1758, after 10 years of work there, was he named the bishop of the Diocese of Oslo. He retired and left office on 1 October 1773 and died less than a year later.
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