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Nanker (also known as Nankier) (ca. 1270–1341), born Jan Kołda, was a Polish noble of Oksza coat of arms, bishop of Kraków (1320–1326) and bishop of Wrocław (1326–1341).
Supporter of king Władysław I Łokietek and archbishop and primate of Poland Jakub Świnka. He initiated the construction of the Wawel Cathedral. In 1337 he excommunicated John of Bohemia.
Preceded by
Jan MuskataBishop of Kraków
1320–1326Succeeded by
Jan GrotPreceded by
Nikolaus of Banz (administrator)Bishop of Wrocław
1326–1341Succeeded by
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