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Bishop of Westminster

lost catholic position (1540-1550)
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Summary

Bishop of Westminster is a historical episcopal title[1]. It is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

Key Facts

  • Bishop of Westminster is in the country of Kingdom of England[3].
  • Bishop of Westminster's instance of is recorded as historical episcopal title[4].
  • Bishop of Westminster is a type of diocesan bishop[5].
  • Bishop of Westminster is a type of Latin Catholic bishop[6].
  • Bishop of Westminster is a type of suffragan bishop[7].
  • December 29, 1540 marks the founding of Bishop of Westminster[8].
  • Bishop of Westminster was dissolved in March 29, 1550[9].
  • Bishop of Westminster's position holder is recorded as Thomas Thirlby[10].
  • Bishop of Westminster's organization directed by the office or position is recorded as Diocese of Westminster[11].

Body

Geography

Bishop of Westminster is in the country of Kingdom of England[3].

Designation and Status

Bishop of Westminster's instance of is recorded as historical episcopal title[4].

History and Context

December 29, 1540 marks the founding of Bishop of Westminster[8].

Why It Matters

Bishop of Westminster is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[2]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country → Kingdom of England
    Subclass of → diocesan bishop, Latin Catholic bishop, suffragan bishop
    Wikidata description → lost catholic position (1540-1550)
    Dissolved, abolished or demolished date → +1550-03-29T00:00:00Z
    + 5 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ Subclass of: ordinary, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/271484|batch #271484]]"
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