Bogoria family

The family originated from Bogoria in Lesser Poland.

The first information about the family dates back to the 12th century.

The most representative family members were: Mikolaj (12th century) founder of the Cistercian monastery in Koprzywica in 1185.

Mikołaj z Bogorii i Skotnik voivode of Kraków Voivodeship, adviser of King Władysław I Lokietek and diplomat during the first years of reign of King Casimir III of Poland.

Mikolaj z Bogorii (?-1381), castellan of Zawichów, supporter of Władysław II Jagiello for the Polish throne and co-initiator of the Polish-Lithuanian Union.