Dobrogost of Nowy Dwór facts for kids
Quick facts for kids His Excellency Dobrowost of Nowy Dwór |
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| Archbishop of Gniezno | |
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| Church | Roman Catholic |
| Archdiocese | Gniezno |
| Enthroned | 1394 |
| Reign ended | 1401 |
| Predecessor | Jan Kropidło |
| Successor | Mikołaj Kurowski |
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| Born | 1355 |
| Died | 1401 |
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Dobrogost z Nowego Dwóru was an important church leader in Poland during the Middle Ages. He was born around 1355 and passed away on September 14, 1401. Dobrogost served as a bishop in the city of Poznań from 1384 to 1395. Later, he became the Archbishop of Gniezno, which was a very high position, from 1395 until his death.
Early Life and Education
Dobrogost was born in 1355. He came from the Nałęcz family, a well-known noble family in Poland. When he was young, he and his two brothers, Abraham and Niemierzym, received land called Nowy Dwór. This land was given to them by Prince Siemowit III, Duke of Masovia.
Dobrogost was also very educated. He traveled to Italy to study at the University of Padua. There, he earned a special degree called a doctor of law. This meant he was an expert in legal matters.
Becoming a Bishop
Between 1368 and 1374, Dobrogost worked for Prince Siemowit III. He held the important job of chancellor, helping to manage the prince's court. With the prince's help, Dobrogost was chosen to be the Archbishop of Gniezno on April 16, 1382.
However, his journey to Rome was interrupted. King Louis I of Hungary had him arrested. This happened because Dobrogost's family had been involved in some political issues in Hungary. But in June 1384, King Louis changed his mind. He then appointed Dobrogost as the Bishop of Poznań instead.
Important Missions
As the Bishop of Poznań, Dobrogost took on a special mission. He traveled to see Pope Urban VI on behalf of King Władysław II Jagiełło of Poland. This trip was very successful. On March 12, 1388, the Pope issued a special order called a papal bull. This order created a new bishopric in Vilnius. A bishopric is an area managed by a bishop.
Dobrogost also worked for the Pope for many years. From 1386 to 1394, he was a papal collector. This meant he helped collect money for the Pope.
Later Years and Legacy
On May 17, 1394, Dobrogost received a very high honor. He was officially made the Archbishop of Gniezno. This was the position he was originally chosen for years earlier.
Archbishop Dobrogost passed away on September 14, 1401. He died in the town of Chełmno. His body was laid to rest in the Gniezno Cathedral, a very important church in Poland.
