George Norman (died 1552 or 1553) was a civil servant of German origin who was inSwedish service from 1539.
He was a teacher ofJohan III andErik XIV.
Norman studied atRostock University,[1] atGreifswald University and at Wittenberg University underMartin Luther andPhilipp Melanchton, where he earned a master's degree. Nils Månsson, who was staying at the university, suggested toGustav Vasa that Norman should take over the upbringing of his sons Johan and Erik. Upon his arrival, he brought with him letters of recommendation from Melanchthon and Luther. Already after a couple of months, he was given the task of reforming the Church of Sweden.
On December 8, 1539, he was appointed king's"Ordinator and superintendent of bishops, prelates, and all clergymen in religious matters."
In 1540 he undertook an extensive visitation inÖstergötland andVästergötland.
In 1542 he was a member of the delegation that concluded Sweden's firsttreaty withFrance. He was then sent on a new mission toDenmark andPomerania . AfterConrad von Pyhy fell into disfavor, he was allowed to take over his duties. He was a member of theRiksrådet, served as chancellor and also had diplomatic assignments, among other things he participated in the negotiations withLübeck inKalmar in 1546. He handled the foreign correspondence. Most government documents issued during the years 1544-1552 were either written by Norman or written with his participation. He drafted parliamentary bills to theestates and also took care of the finances.
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