Rasmus Hjort

Rasmus Hjort

Rasmus Hjort (c.1525 – 17 April 1604) was a Norwegian priest and humanist. His exact birthplace is not known, and his parentage is also unknown. He was married to Gidse Frantsdatter Berg, a daughter of Bishop Frants Berg, and was the father of Christoffer Hjort. He worked at the Oslo Cathedral School, where he advanced to rector. From 1562 he served as dean in Tønsberg. He is also known for his role as father. Three of his sons were accused of Catholicism in 1613, and two of them were convicted and had to leave the country.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Roggen, Vibeke. "Rasmus Hjort". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Rasmus Hjort". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 30 September 2012.