About Szymon
Lived 1050 – 1129 (aged 78–79). Szymon was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Szymon h. Gozdawa, also known as Simon, was a twelfth century Bishop of Płock, Poland.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Szymon?
Polish bishop
When was Szymon born?
Szymon was born in 1050.
When did Szymon die?
Szymon died on 6 May 1129 in Pułtusk.
What was Szymon's occupation?
Szymon was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Szymon h. Gozdawa (bishop of Płock)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Szymon. https://biography.guide/szymon/
MLA: "Szymon." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/szymon/.
Chicago: "Szymon." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/szymon/.
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