Ancient See of Viborg in Denmark The ancient See of Viborg, in
Denmark, comprised the Province of Viborg, the town of Aalborg,
and the hundreds of Fleskum, Hornum, Hellum, Hindsted, Aars,
Gislum, and Slet in the Province of Aalborg. The hundreds of
Gjerlev, Onsild, Nörhald, and Stövring in the Province of
Randers also belonged to the Diocese of Viborg until 1396 when
they were transferred to that of Aarhus. The diocese was founded
in 1065 after the death of Bishop Vale (see RIBE, ANCIENT SEE
OF). Herbert was first Bishop of Viborg (1065-1100?). In 1080
St. Canute endowed the bishopric and chapter. The latter
consisted of Canons Regular of St. Augustine. Bishop Svend I
(1106-1112) was drowned in the Elbe by the Count of Stade, and
Eskild (1112-33), who began rebuilding the cathedral about 1130,
was murdered during Matins in the Church of St. Margaret by
command of King Eric Emun. Svend II (1135-51) was succeeded as
provost of the chapter by Willo, and he by St. Kjeld or Ketil
(d. 27 Sept., 1150). Bishop Niels