Borzysław (died probably on 30 June 1317) was the Archbishop of Gniezno from 1316 to 1317. Neither the date nor place of his birth are known and little is known about his origins, career or his short Episcopacy.[1]
His Excellency Borzysław | |
|---|---|
| Archbishop of Gniezno | |
 | |
| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Gniezno |
| Installed | 1316 |
| Term ended | 1317 |
| Predecessor | Jakub Świnka |
| Successor | Janisław |
| Personal details | |
| Born | unknown |
| Died | 14 January 1317 |
| Coat of arms |  |
In 1314 the chapter of the cathedral of Gniezno elected Borzysław as Archbishop, so he went to Avignon for Pope Clement V to confirmed the choice. However, Clement V died, and it took two years to determine his successor, Pope John XXII. In 1317 Borzysław again returned to Avignon where his selection was confirmed and consecrated by John XXII. However, while awaiting clearance Borzysław himself suddenly died.[2]
References
edit- ^ Józef Nowacki: Borzysław. W: Polski Słownik Biograficzny. T. 2: Beyzym Jan – Brownsford Marja. Kraków: Polska Akademia Umiejętności – Skład Główny w Księgarniach Gebethnera i Wolffa, 1936, s. 370–371. Reprint: Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich, Kraków 1989, ISBN 8304032910.
- ^ Fr. Józef Nowacki: Borzysław. In: Polish Biographical Dictionary. T 2: Jan Beyzym-Brownsford Marja. Kraków: Poland Academy of learning, Gebethnera and Wolff, 1936, pp. 370-371. ISBN 8304032910
External links
edit- Virtual tour Gniezno Cathedral Archived 2020-07-17 at the Wayback Machine