Andrzej Gryfita

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Andrzej Gryfita was the

He was brother of Klemens of Brzeźnica.

Career

He was elected Bishop in 1239 with the support of Bolesław, Duke of Masovia. As bishop he gained privileges from the Duke.^[6] He advocated for missions into Prussia and made grants to the Church in Zambskach.^[7]

Gryfita died on 7 January 1244.^[8] He was last mentioned in a document dated 4 August 1243, which was part of an ongoing legal action.^[9]

References

Religious titles
Preceded by Piotr I Półkozic	Bishop of Płock 1239-1244	Succeeded by Piotr Brevis

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