Gunter Prus

Gunter Prus was a Bishop of Płock in 1223 and again from 1227–1232.[1]

Born into the Prus noble family, his career saw him both as Canon and Dean of Płock. Following the death of Bishop Gedko Powało, he contended, supported by Duke Konrad I of Masovia, for the bishop's throne against his rival Jan Gozdawita who died in 1227.

His episcopacy saw him oppose the Teutonic Knights [2] encourage Duke Konrad, recall the Teutonic Knights to Polish lands[3] and militarily oppose the neighbouring, pagan Old Prussians who were pillaging and slaving in Polish territory at the time.[4]

He died in 1232 in Vienna on a diplomatic mission, and he was buried in Rome.[5]

References

  1. Gunter Prus at GCatholic.org
  2. History of the Diocese of Płock Website-24. (2012-11-18).
  3. Britannica universal community institutions [microform] with illustrations and maps, volume VI, the letter G to Herburty. Font Foundry Society Publishing House Britannica, London 1900, pages 426.
  4. John Nep "Polish Armorial Gaspar Niesieckiego. Bobrowicza, volume VII. Leipzig 1841 page 519-520.
  5. John Nep "Polish Armorial Gaspar Niesieckiego. Bobrowicza, volume VII. Leipzig 1841 page 519-520.
Religious titles
Preceded by
Jan Gozdawita
Bishop of Płock
1227-1232
Succeeded by
Piotr I Półkozic


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