Szymon h. Gozdawa (bishop of Płock)

Szymon
Bishop of Płock
ChurchCatholic Church
DioceseDiocese of Płock
In office1107/1112 – 1129
PredecessorFilip
SuccessorAleksander of Malonne
Orders
Consecrationby 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. ^ "Bishop Szymon". Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved 2026-03-16.
  2. ^ Diocese of Płock at GCatholic.org