Thomas of Frignano
Italian Roman Catholic friar and cardinal
About Thomas of Frignano
Lived 1305 – 1381 (aged 75–76). Thomas of Frignano was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Thomas of Frignano (1305–1381) was an Italian Franciscan theologian. He became Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, and on 19 July 1372 was approved by Pope Gregory XI as patriarch of Grado.
Tommaso was created a cardinal on 20 September 1378 by Pope Urban VI. He was Bishop of Frascati and, as the senior bishop in Urban's new college, probably Dean of the Sacred College of Cardinals from December 1378. He died in Rome on 19 November 1381.
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Who was Thomas of Frignano?
Italian Roman Catholic friar and cardinal
When was Thomas of Frignano born?
Thomas of Frignano was born in 1305 in Modena.
When did Thomas of Frignano die?
Thomas of Frignano died on 19 November 1381 in Rome.
What was Thomas of Frignano's occupation?
Thomas of Frignano was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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