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Plock

is a city in central Poland, on Vistula river, with 131,011 inhabitants. Situated in the Masovian Voivodship (since 1999), previously capital of the Plock Voivodship (1975-1998).

Table of contents

1 History 2 Economy 3 Education 4 Religion: Mariavites 5 Sports 6 Politics 6.1 Plock constituency 6.2 Municipal politics

History

Its 12th century cathedral contains the tombs of Ladislaus Herman (died 1102) and Boleslaus III the Wrymouth (died 1138) - the dukes of Poland. Some historians say that Plock was the capital city of Poland during their reign (1080-1138).

Economy

The main industry is oil refining - the country's largest oil refinery is located there (it is served by a large pipeline leading from Russia to Germany.

Education

• Szkoła Wyższa im. Pawła Włodkowica

Religion: Mariavites

This city is the main seat of the Mariavite bishops. Their most important church was built here in the beginning of 20th century - it is called Temple of Mercy and Charity.

Sports

• Wisła Płock - football team (1st league in season 2003/2004)

Politics

Plock constituency

Members of Parliament (Sejm) elected from Plock constituency

• Abgarowicz Łukasz, PO
• Jasiński Wojciech, PiS
• Komorowski Zbigniew, PSL
• Łuszczyńska Aleksandra, SLD-UP
• Michalak Aldona, SLD-UP
• Pawlak Waldemar, PSL
• Pękała Jerzy, Samoobrona
• Piłat Andrzej, SLD-UP
• Siemiątkowski Zbigniew, SLD-UP
• Suchecki Benedykt, SLD-UP

Municipal politics

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