Plutarch of Byzantium (; died 105) served as Bishop of Byzantium for sixteen years (89 – 105) in succession to Polycarpus I of Byzantium.Fordham University, History Department, ''Bishops/ Patriarchs of Constantinople''
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took place in 98, during the bishopric of Plutarch.

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List of Patriarchs
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Ecumenical Patriarchate
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