Jakub Plichta

Jakub Plichta was a Lithuanian Roman Catholic clergyman who since 5 May 1399 served as the second Bishop of Vilnius until his death.

Biography

Plichta was of Lithuanian origin, and belonged to the Franciscans. Plichta undoubtedly knew the Lithuanian language and local conditions, which was important for his selection as the Bishop of Vilnius by the Vilnius Cathedral Chapter with the support of Władysław II Jagiełło, Supreme Duke of Lithuania and King of Poland.