Borzysław (died probably on 30 June 1317) was the Archbishop of Gniezno from 1316 to 1317. Neither the date nor place of his birth are known and little is known about his origins, career or his short Episcopacy.[1]

His Excellency

Borzysław
Archbishop of Gniezno
ChurchRoman Catholic
ArchdioceseGniezno
Installed1316
Term ended1317
PredecessorJakub Świnka
SuccessorJanisław
Personal details
Bornunknown
Died14 January 1317
Coat of armsCoat of arms of Archbishop Borzyslaw I

In 1314 the chapter of the cathedral of Gniezno elected Borzysław as Archbishop, so he went to Avignon for Pope Clement V to confirmed the choice. However, Clement V died, and it took two years to determine his successor, Pope John XXII. In 1317 Borzysław again returned to Avignon where his selection was confirmed and consecrated by John XXII. However, while awaiting clearance Borzysław himself suddenly died.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Józef Nowacki: Borzysław. W: Polski Słownik Biograficzny. T. 2: Beyzym Jan – Brownsford Marja. Kraków: Polska Akademia Umiejętności – Skład Główny w Księgarniach Gebethnera i Wolffa, 1936, s. 370–371. Reprint: Zakład Narodowy im. Ossolińskich, Kraków 1989, ISBN 8304032910.
  2. ^ Fr. Józef Nowacki: Borzysław. In: Polish Biographical Dictionary. T 2: Jan Beyzym-Brownsford Marja. Kraków: Poland Academy of learning, Gebethnera and Wolff, 1936, pp. 370-371. ISBN 8304032910
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Religious titles
Preceded by Archbishop of Gniezno
1314 - 1317
Succeeded by