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
- Gunter Prus at GCatholic.org
- History of the Diocese of Płock Website-24. (2012-11-18).
- 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.
- John Nep "Polish Armorial Gaspar Niesieckiego. Bobrowicza, volume VII. Leipzig 1841 page 519-520.
- 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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