Augustinian-hermits in Grodków (ca. 1294 – ca. 1524)

Marcin A. Klemenski

Jagiellonian Univeristy in Kraków

Abstract

The aim of the article is to present the history of the Augustinian-Hermit Convent in Grodków. It was the first monastery of the Augustinian Order in Silesia. The research problem is to establish the Convent’s founding and functioning dates. The author believes that the Convent was founded by Henry V the Fat (Brzuchaty). He dates the foundation to the years 1290–1294. He also presents the economic and social history of the convent as well as its social composition. The convent was dissolved at the time of The Reformation.

Keywords:

Grodków, Augustinian-hermits, Silesia, convents, history