Matthias of Trakai
Matthias of Trakai | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Samogitia Bishop of Vilnius Bishop of Lutsk | |
Matthias, 17th century portrait | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| See | Roman Catholic Diocese of Samogitia, Roman Catholic Diocese of Vilnius, Roman Catholic Diocese of Lutsk |
| Appointed | 1417 (Samogitia), 1422 (Vilnius), 1453 (Lutsk) |
| Installed | 1417 (Samogitia), 1422 (Vilnius), 1453 (Lutsk) |
| Term ended | 1422 (Samogitia), 1453 (Vilnius), 1453 (Lutsk) |
| Successor | Petras da Leopoli (Samogitia), Nicholas of Šalčininkai (Vilnius) |
| Orders | |
| Rank | Bishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1370 Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Died | May 9, 1453 (aged 82–83) Vilnius, Grand Duchy of Lithuania |
| Education | Master's degree (1408) |
| Alma mater | Charles University in Prague, University of Siena |
Matthias of Trakai or of Vilnius (Lithuanian: Motiejus Trakiškis; Latin: Matthias Vilnensis; c. 1370 in Vilnius – 9 May 1453 in Vilnius) was a Lithuanian Roman Catholic clergyman, the first Bishop of Samogitia from its establishment in 1417 until 1422 and the fifth Bishop of Vilnius from 4 May 1422 and the Bishop of Lutsk from 1453 until 9 May 1453 and an ex officio member of the Lithuanian Council of Lords. He was known for being against Poland's interests.