Thomas of Mancasola

Thomas of Mancasola, or Thomas of Mancasol (fl. 1328), was a Dominican cleric in the Chagatai Khanate who became bishop of Samarkand. Prior to his appointment Thomas had served as a cleric in Mongol-ruled Turkestan. The region, in Thomas's time ruled by Eljigidey khan, allowed local Christians significant freedom to worship, and Thomas obtained a commendation from Eljigidey for the trip to Rome that saw him granted the bishopric of Samarkand.

Thomas of Mancasola

Thomas of Mancasola, or Thomas of Mancasol (fl. 1328), was a Dominican cleric in the Chagatai Khanate who became bishop of Samarkand. Prior to his appointment Thomas had served as a cleric in Mongol-ruled Turkestan. The region, in Thomas's time ruled by Eljigidey khan, allowed local Christians significant freedom to worship, and Thomas obtained a commendation from Eljigidey for the trip to Rome that saw him granted the bishopric of Samarkand.