Peder Palladius
Peder Palladius (1503 – 3 January 1560) was a Danish theologian, Protestant reformer, and bishop of Zealand. As the first protestant bishop in Denmark, he oversaw the conversion of ecclesiastic affairs. He helped create the church ordinance which founded the Church of Denmark, produced a Danish translation of the Bible, and removed Catholic images and rituals from his diocese.
Petrus Palladius | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Zealand | |
| Church | Church of Denmark |
| In office | 1537–1560 |
| Successor | Hans Albertsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1503 |
| Died | 3 January 1560 (aged 56–57) Copenhagen, Denmark |
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