January Muskata

Background

Muskata was born in Wrocław, Silesia. He was the son of a German spice trader.

Education

He was educated in Bologna and became bishop in 1294.

Career

The name Muskata is derived from Latin, for nutmeg. He supported Przemysł II of Poland, but after his assassination he joined the side of Venceslaus II of Bohemia. When Władysław I the Elbow-high took hold of Krakow, the bishop was in strong opposition to Władysław, whom he excommunicated.

In response Władysław had him imprisoned in 1308, which led the bishop to appeal to the Pope.

The bishop was released in 1309. Under Wójt Albert and with Muskata"s support, the Krakow burgher"s revolted in 1311 against Władysław, but were suppressed.

His successor as bishop of Krakow was bishop Nankier Kołda (born January Kołda).

Views

Quotations: "an enemy of the Polish People".

Connections

enemy:

Jakub Świnka