Konrad VI the Dean
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Konrad VI the Dean (ca. 1391 – 3 September 1427) was a Duke of Oleśnica
, Koźle
, half of Bytom
and half of Ścinawa
since 1416 (with his brothers as co-rulers).
He was the third son of Konrad III the Old
, Duke of Oleśnica, by his wife Judith. Like his two older and two younger brothers, at the baptism he received the name of Konrad, which was characteristic in this branch of the House of Piast.
decided to pursue an ecclesiastic career; however, he didn't giving up to the public life. The main motive for such action was the desire to win as the biggest political influence in Silesia.
Like Konrad IV, Konrad VI career raised rapidly. Already in 1413 was appointed Canon of the Chapter of Wroclaw
and one year later was chosen as Dean
by the Bishop Wenceslaus II
.
In 1416, after all Konrad III's sons attained his majority, they decided to made the formal division of the Duchy. In the division were also included the brothers who chosen the religious career. The details of this division (except of the towns give to the oldest brother) were unknown. After an analysis of Konrad VI's titles and documents is assumed that he held the power directly over half of Ścinawa
, Wołów and Lubiąż
. However, his rule was only formal, because none of the brothers could not sold or divide his districts without the consent of the others.
Despite his spiritual career, the mainly information about Konrad VI was obtained from his secular activities. The most notorious fact of his life was the long-term dispute with the Cisternian Abbey of Lubiąż
, which was even caused his excommunication. The dispute ended only after the intervention of Pope Martin V
.
Konrad VI died suddenly on 3 September 1427, and was buried in the Cistercian monastery in Lubiąż.
Olesnica
Oleśnica is a town in the Trzebnickie Hills in southwestern Poland with 36,951 inhabitants . It is situated in Lower Silesian Voivodeship...
, Koźle
Kozle
Koźle is a district of Kędzierzyn-Koźle and is at the junction of the Kłodnica and Odra rivers, 29 Ifl. southeast of Opole by rail. The district has a Roman Catholic church, a medieval chateau, remains of a 19th century fortress and a high school...
, half of Bytom
Bytom
Bytom is a city in Silesia in southern Poland, near Katowice. The central-western district of the Upper Silesian Metropolitan Union - metropolis with the population of 2 millions. Bytom is located in the Silesian Highlands, on the Bytomka river .The city belongs to the Silesian Voivodeship since...
and half of Ścinawa
Scinawa
Ścinawa is a town and municipality on the Oder river in the Lower Silesian region of Poland. The town features a number of historic monuments including city hall and the town church . The Ścinawa train station is a key gateway for travel throughout the region, connecting major destinations such...
since 1416 (with his brothers as co-rulers).
He was the third son of Konrad III the Old
Konrad III the Old
Konrad III the Old was a Duke of Oleśnica, Koźle, half of Bytom and half of Ścinawa since 1377 ....
, Duke of Oleśnica, by his wife Judith. Like his two older and two younger brothers, at the baptism he received the name of Konrad, which was characteristic in this branch of the House of Piast.
Life
After his father's death in 1412, Konrad VI succeeded him in all his lands together with his brothers as co-rulers. In order to avoid the excessive fragmentation of the already small Duchy of Oleśnica, Konrad VI, like his older brother Konrad IVKonrad IV the Older
Konrad IV the Older was a Duke of Oels , Koźle, half of Bytom and half of Ścinawa during 1412–1416 , since 1416 sole ruler over Kąty , Bierutów, Prudnik and Syców and since 1417 Bishop of Wroclaw and Duke of Nysa.He was the eldest son of Konrad III the Old, Duke of Oleśnica, by his wife Judith...
decided to pursue an ecclesiastic career; however, he didn't giving up to the public life. The main motive for such action was the desire to win as the biggest political influence in Silesia.
Like Konrad IV, Konrad VI career raised rapidly. Already in 1413 was appointed Canon of the Chapter of Wroclaw
Wroclaw
Wrocław , situated on the River Oder , is the main city of southwestern Poland.Wrocław was the historical capital of Silesia and is today the capital of the Lower Silesian Voivodeship. Over the centuries, the city has been part of either Poland, Bohemia, Austria, Prussia, or Germany, but since 1945...
and one year later was chosen as Dean
Dean (religion)
A dean, in a church context, is a cleric holding certain positions of authority within a religious hierarchy. The title is used mainly in the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholic Church.-Anglican Communion:...
by the Bishop Wenceslaus II
Wenceslaus II of Legnica
Wenceslaus II of Liegnitz was a Duke of Legnica since 1364 until 1413, Bishop of Lebus and Breslau Wenceslaus II of Liegnitz (1348 – 30 December 1419) was a Duke of Legnica since 1364 (only nominal; from 1409 he reigned alone and personally) until 1413, Bishop of Lebus (1375–82) and Breslau...
.
In 1416, after all Konrad III's sons attained his majority, they decided to made the formal division of the Duchy. In the division were also included the brothers who chosen the religious career. The details of this division (except of the towns give to the oldest brother) were unknown. After an analysis of Konrad VI's titles and documents is assumed that he held the power directly over half of Ścinawa
Scinawa
Ścinawa is a town and municipality on the Oder river in the Lower Silesian region of Poland. The town features a number of historic monuments including city hall and the town church . The Ścinawa train station is a key gateway for travel throughout the region, connecting major destinations such...
, Wołów and Lubiąż
Lubiaz
Lubiąż is a village on the east bank of the Odra River, in the administrative district of Gmina Wołów, within Wołów County, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in south-western Poland. It lies approximately south-west of Wołów, and west of the regional capital Wrocław. The village has a population of...
. However, his rule was only formal, because none of the brothers could not sold or divide his districts without the consent of the others.
Despite his spiritual career, the mainly information about Konrad VI was obtained from his secular activities. The most notorious fact of his life was the long-term dispute with the Cisternian Abbey of Lubiąż
Abbatia Lubensis abbey
Lubiąż Abbey , also commonly known in English as Leubus Abbey, is a former Cistercian monastery in Lubiąż,, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of southwestern Poland, located about northwest of Wrocław...
, which was even caused his excommunication. The dispute ended only after the intervention of Pope Martin V
Pope Martin V
Pope Martin V , born Odo Colonna, was Pope from 1417 to 1431. His election effectively ended the Western Schism .-Biography:...
.
Konrad VI died suddenly on 3 September 1427, and was buried in the Cistercian monastery in Lubiąż.