
Thomas Bek,Beck, orBecke (died 12 May 1293) was aBishop of St David's inWales.[1]
Bek was the second son of Walter Bek ofEreseby,Lincolnshire, England and the elder brother ofAntony Bek, theBishop of Durham.
Bek was educated atOxford University. Between 1269 and 1273, he waschancellor of the university.[2][3]
Thomas Bek entered theRoyal Household askeeper of the wardrobe in October 1274 and was temporarily custodian of theGreat Seal in 1279. He was a trusted servant ofKing Edward I and obtained many important and wealthy ecclesiastical positions. He was anArchdeacon ofDorset and becameBishop ofSt David's in 1280 until his death in 1293, founding twocollegiate churches and two hospitals in the bishopric.
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| Preceded by | Chancellor of the University of Oxford 1269–1273 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Archdeacon of Dorset 1275–1280 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Bishop of St David's 1280–1293 | Succeeded by |
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