Duke Capital City of Płock
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The Duke Capital City of Płock it's the title of Płock, being official, full name, used among others in ceremonial documents, as well as for preserving the tradition. It is formal title legally, included in the preamble
to the City Statute of Płock.
Applying the above title results among others from the fact, that in 1079–1138 Płock was capital of Poland. He performed this function in times Polish monarchs: Władysław I Herman and Bolesław III Krzywousty.
Formerly, in the period of the rule of the first monarchs of Piast
State, like also before Baptism of Poland
in 966
, in the 10th century Płock as the capital castle were one of monarchal seats, among others of prince Mieszko I and of king Bolesław I Chrobry, which on the Płock Tumskie Hill over the Vistula River
raised one's palatium. However in 1037–1047 Płock was capital of the independent, Mazovian state of Masław.
Płock is also a historical capital of Mazovia
(region of Poland
), being oldest town this region (town rights
in 1237), former residence of Mazovian princes and the oldest in Mazovia legislated seat of the diocese
in 1075 with the Cathedral
in Płock built in the first half of the 12th century in which the royal chapel is situated together with the sarcophagus of Polish monarchs. The cathedral in Płock is one of five oldest Polish cathedrals.
Preamble
A preamble is an introductory and expressionary statement in a document that explains the document's purpose and underlying philosophy. When applied to the opening paragraphs of a statute, it may recite historical facts pertinent to the subject of the statute...
to the City Statute of Płock.
Applying the above title results among others from the fact, that in 1079–1138 Płock was capital of Poland. He performed this function in times Polish monarchs: Władysław I Herman and Bolesław III Krzywousty.
Formerly, in the period of the rule of the first monarchs of Piast
Piast dynasty
The Piast dynasty was the first historical ruling dynasty of Poland. It began with the semi-legendary Piast Kołodziej . The first historical ruler was Duke Mieszko I . The Piasts' royal rule in Poland ended in 1370 with the death of king Casimir the Great...
State, like also before Baptism of Poland
Baptism of Poland
The Baptism of Poland was the event in 966 that signified the beginning of the Christianization of Poland, commencing with the baptism of Mieszko I, who was the first ruler of the Polish state. The next significant step in Poland's adoption of Christianity was the establishment of various...
in 966
966
Year 966 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar.- Europe :* April 14 or April 30 – Mieszko I, the first duke of Poland, is baptized a Christian. This is usually considered the beginning of the Polish state ....
, in the 10th century Płock as the capital castle were one of monarchal seats, among others of prince Mieszko I and of king Bolesław I Chrobry, which on the Płock Tumskie Hill over the Vistula River
Vistula
The Vistula is the longest and the most important river in Poland, at 1,047 km in length. The watershed area of the Vistula is , of which lies within Poland ....
raised one's palatium. However in 1037–1047 Płock was capital of the independent, Mazovian state of Masław.
Płock is also a historical capital of Mazovia
Mazovia
Mazovia or Masovia is a geographical, historical and cultural region in east-central Poland. It is also a voivodeship in Poland.Its historic capital is Płock, which was the medieval residence of first Dukes of Masovia...
(region of Poland
Poland
Poland , officially the Republic of Poland , is a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany to the west; the Czech Republic and Slovakia to the south; Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania to the east; and the Baltic Sea and Kaliningrad Oblast, a Russian exclave, to the north...
), being oldest town this region (town rights
Town privileges
Town privileges or city rights were important features of European towns during most of the second millennium.Judicially, a town was distinguished from the surrounding land by means of a charter from the ruling monarch that defined its privileges and laws. Common privileges were related to trading...
in 1237), former residence of Mazovian princes and the oldest in Mazovia legislated seat of the diocese
Diocese
A diocese is the district or see under the supervision of a bishop. It is divided into parishes.An archdiocese is more significant than a diocese. An archdiocese is presided over by an archbishop whose see may have or had importance due to size or historical significance...
in 1075 with the Cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
in Płock built in the first half of the 12th century in which the royal chapel is situated together with the sarcophagus of Polish monarchs. The cathedral in Płock is one of five oldest Polish cathedrals.