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Szymon h. Gozdawa (bishop of Płock)

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Szymon
Bishop of Płock
Church Catholic Church
Diocese Diocese of Płock
In office 1107/1112 – 1129
Predecessor Filip
Successor Aleksander of Malonne
Orders
Consecration by Martin I[1]

Szymon h. Gozdawa, also known as Simon, was a twelfth century Bishop of Płock, Poland.[2]

He was from the Gozdawa noble family and was appointed bishop in 1112 AD. Jan Długosz says of him that he was very devout and ruled the diocese for 21 years until he died in 1129. He was also mentioned by the historian Gallus Anonymus.

References

  1. Back to citation "Bishop Szymon". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
  2. Back to citation Diocese of Płock at GCatholic.org