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Jan Grot

Jan Grot

Former bishop of Krakow

Jan Grot (Grotowic) was bishop of Kraków from 1326 to 1347. Initially, he was a fierce opponent of King Casimir the Great, whom he excommunicated in 1334.[1] However, they reconciled in 1343.[citation needed]

Rawicz (Vrsin), coat of arms of Grot family

References

  1. [1]
    Natalia Nowakowska (2007). Church, State and Dynasty in Renaissance Poland. Ashgate Publishing. p. 13. ISBN 0-7546-5644-6.


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