About Jurgis Petkūnas
Jurgis Petkūnas was a Polish catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Jurgis Petkūnas (also Petkevičius, Petkonis; ; died in 1574) was a Bishop of Samogitia from 1567 to 1574. He received medical education in universities in Germany and Italy. Despite his lack of theological education, Petkūnas was confirmed as bishop in November 1567. He inherited a neglected diocese that had only about 20 priests and faced competition from the Protestants. He was the first Samogitian bishop charged with implementing the Counter-Reformation decisions of the Council of Trent.
Early life and education Petkūnas was born in Eišiškės to a wealthy Lithuanian noble family. He was orphaned as a child.
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Who was Jurgis Petkūnas?
Lithuanian bishop of the 16th century
When was Jurgis Petkūnas born?
Jurgis Petkūnas was born in Eišiškės, Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
When did Jurgis Petkūnas die?
Jurgis Petkūnas died in 1574 in Varniai.
What was Jurgis Petkūnas's occupation?
Jurgis Petkūnas was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Jurgis Petkūnas?
Jurgis Petkūnas was Polish.
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