Stanisław Sówka z Gulczewa

Stanisław Sówka z Gulczewa (of Prawdzic Coat of Arms), was fourteenth century bishop of Płock in Poland who held office from 1367 to 1375 AD.[1]

He came from Gulczewa near Płock and with his brother Mikołaj worked in the office of the king.[2] Mikołaj was appointed a bishop by pope Urban V a position he filled for 12 years. Following his death Stanislaw was appointed to replace his brother. Stanislaw was in turn succeeded by another brother, Dobiesław Sówka Z Gulczewa who was bishop from 5 July 1375 to the 12th of January 1381.

References

  1. Diocese of Płock at GCatholic.org
  2. AJ Papierowski, J. Stefanski Płocczanie Słownik biograficzny(Biographical Dictionary), Plock 2002.
Religious titles
Preceded by
Mikołaj Sówka z Gulczewa
Bishop of Płock
1367-1375
Succeeded by
Dobiesław Sówka Z Gulczewa


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