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Thomas of Jorz [2] (died at Grenoble, 13 December 1310) was an English Dominican theologian and cardinal.
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Thomas of Jorz [2] (died at Grenoble, 13 December 1310) was an English Dominican theologian and cardinal.
He entered the Order of Preachers in England, and was remarkable for his piety, erudition, and executive ability. He was master of theology at the University of Oxford, acted as prior of the Dominican convent there, and afterwards served as Provincial of the English Province for seven years (1296–1303).
He stood in special favour with Edward I, King of England, acting as his confessor and executing several commissions for him. While at Lyons on a commission for the king, 15 December 1305, he was created Cardinal Priest of Santa Sabina by Pope Clement V. This pope also appointed him legate to Henry VII of Germany, but in fulfilling the appointment he was taken sick and died. His body was afterwards transferred to Oxford and buried under the choir of the Dominican church.
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain : Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Thomas of Jorz". Catholic Encyclopedia . New York: Robert Appleton Company.
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