About Thomas Bek
Lived 1201 – 1293 (aged 91–92). Thomas Bek was a catholic priest.
Thomas Bek, Beck, or Becke (died 12 May 1293) was a Bishop of St David's in Wales.
Bek was the second son of Walter Bek of Ereseby, Lincolnshire, England and the elder brother of Antony Bek, the Bishop of Durham.
Bek was educated at Oxford University. Between 1269 and 1273, he was chancellor of the university.
Thomas Bek entered the Royal Household as keeper of the wardrobe in October 1274 and was temporarily custodian of the Great Seal in 1279. He was a trusted servant of King Edward I and obtained many important and wealthy ecclesiastical positions. He was an Archdeacon of Dorset and became Bishop of St David's in 1280 until his death in 1293, founding two collegiate churches and two hospitals in the bishopric.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Bek?
Bishop, university chancellor
When was Thomas Bek born?
Thomas Bek was born in 1201.
When did Thomas Bek die?
Thomas Bek died on 12 May 1293.
What was Thomas Bek's occupation?
Thomas Bek was a catholic priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Bek (bishop of St Davids)
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