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Tomasz I, was a Bishop of Wrocław, Poland in the thirteenth century.〔(Bishops of Wrocław in the history )〕 His term in office was from 1232 until he died 30 May 1268.〔(Metropolitan Archdiocese of Wrocław ) at G Catholic〕 He is considered one of the most significant bishops of Wrocław diocese, being known for his role in the Germanification of Silesia, building programs, and promoting church interests in secular politics. * He promoted the process of German colonization in Silesia that resulted in Wrocław being known by the German name Breslau and establishing a demographic feature that was of major significance in World War II. * Thomas's defence of the rights of the Church took him into bitter conflicts with Bolesław II Rogatka, Duke of Liegnitz. With Thomas I being kidnapped at one time by the Prince.〔(Tourist routes in Wrocław: ) Churches and Cathedrals.〕 * He also had dispute with Duke Henry over taxes,〔Anne Duggan, Nobles and Nobility in Medieval Europe: Concepts, Origins, Transformations,Boydell & Brewer Ltd, 2000 (page 138 )〕 however, he had a favourable ally in and was supported by Konrad I, Duke of Głogów. * Thomas began the construction of the Gothic style Wrocław Cathedral, with the chancel being erected 1244.〔(Tourist routes in Wrocław: ) Churches and cathedrals〕〔(Cathedral in Wroclaw )〕 * He made endowments to monasteries,〔Piotr Gorecki, Parishes, Tithes, and Society in Earlier Medieval Poland C. 1100-C. 1250, American Philosophical Society (page 94 )〕 and founded the village of Łuczyna in 1251. * He was Bishop during the Mongol invasion of Poland when marauding Mongols made incursions(1241) in the area. * Thomas I, is said by some to be a descendant of the Rawicz' family.〔(The history of the St. Elisabeth church )〕 * St. Hedwig died during his episcopate and he assisted the process of canonization. * Ladislaus, a grandson of Saint Hedwig, and Archbishop of Salzburg, was Administrator of the Diocese of Wrocław between the death of Thomas and the accession of Thomas' nephew and cannon, Thomas II. == References == 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thomas I, bishop of Wrocław」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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