John of Trogir
Dalmatian Roman Catholic Bishop and saint in the middle ages
About John of Trogir
Lived 1100 – 1111. John of Trogir was an Italian catholic priest and bishop.
John of Trogir (died before 1111) was the bishop of Trogir, a Christian saint who lived in the 11th century.
He was originally a Benedictine monk in the monastery of Saint Peter in Osor, located on the island of Cres. John was eventually consecrated as the bishop of Trogir upon the citizen's request by Laurentinus, Archbishop of Split. His name appears variously in the charters of Croatian Kings towards the end of 11th century.
In 1105, he had diverted Coloman, King of Hungary from destroying Trogir, during his succession campaign for the crown.
His tomb is located in the Trogir Cathedral (Chapel of Saint Ivan Trogiranin). Feast of St. Ivan Trogir, patron of the city of Trogir, is solemnly celebrated on November 14.
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Who was John of Trogir?
Dalmatian Roman Catholic Bishop and saint in the middle ages
When was John of Trogir born?
John of Trogir was born in 1100 in Trogir.
When did John of Trogir die?
John of Trogir died on 14 November 1111 in Trogir.
What was John of Trogir's occupation?
John of Trogir was a catholic priest and bishop.
What nationality was John of Trogir?
John of Trogir was Italian.
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