Konrad VI the Dean

Background

He was the third son of Konrad III the Old, Duke of Oleśnica, by his wife Judith. After his father"s death in 1412, Konrad VI succeeded him in all his lands together with his brothers as co-rulers.

Career

However, he didn"t give up public life. Like Konrad IV, Konrad VI"s career progressed rapidly. In 1413 he was appointed Canon of the Chapter of Wroclaw, and one year later was chosen as Dean by Bishop Wenceslaus World War II In the division were also included the brothers who had chosen the religious career.

The details of this division (except for the towns given to the oldest brother) are unknown.

After an analysis of Konrad VI"s titles and documents, it 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 sell or divide his districts without the consent of the others

Despite his spiritual career, most information about Konrad VI is obtained from his secular activities. The most notorious fact of his life was the long-term dispute with the Cisternian Abbey of Lubiąż, which even caused him to be excommunicated.

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.

Achievements

• The main motive for his career choice was the desire to win greater political influence in Silesia. In 1416, after all Konrad III"s sons attained majority, they decided to made the formal division of the Duchy.