Thomas Bek, Bishop of St David's
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Thomas Bek (also spelled Beck) (d. 12 May 1293) was a Bishop of St David's
Thomas was the elder brother of Antony Bek, Bishop of Durham and of St David's. He was a trusted servant of King Edward I. He obtained many important and wealthy ecclesiastical positions, was made treasurer of England in 1279, and became bishop of St Davids in 1280.
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Preceded by Nicholas de Ewelme |
Chancellor of the University of Oxford 1269–1273 |
Succeeded by William de Bosco |