Jakub Plichta (Lithuanian: Jokūbas Plichta; died 7 February 1407) was a Lithuanian Roman Catholic clergyman who since 5 May 1399 served as the second Bishop of Vilnius until his death.[1][2][3]
Biography
Plichta was of Lithuanian origin,[4][5] and belonged to the Franciscans.[6][1] Plichta undoubtedly knew the Lithuanian language and local conditions (he was described as "of the same nation and language"), which was important for his selection as the Bishop of Vilnius by the Vilnius Cathedral Chapter with the support of Władysław II Jagiełło, Supreme Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland.[1]
References
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- 4."Istorija". Domus Pacis (in Lithuanian). Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- 5.Apie lenkų kalba Lietuvos bažnyčiose (PDF) (in Lithuanian and Latin). Kaunas: S. Banaičio spaustuvė. 1906. p. 7. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
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