John of Thoresby
Bishop of St. David's; Bishop of Worcester; Archbishop of York; Lord Privy Seal; Lord Chancellor of England
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Summary
John of Thoresby was born on January 1, 1295[1], in Yorkshire[2]. He died on November 5, 1373[3], in Cawood Castle[4]. He worked as a judge[5], Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and archbishop[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[10]
- Position held: Roman Catholic archbishop of York[11], Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[12], Roman Catholic bishop of St Davids[13], Master of the Rolls[14]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Given name: John[17]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19]
- Consecrator: John de Stratford[20]
Why It Matters
John of Thoresby is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]
FAQs
Where was John of Thoresby born?
John of Thoresby was born in Yorkshire[2].
Where did John of Thoresby die?
John of Thoresby died in Cawood Castle[4].
What did John of Thoresby do for work?
John of Thoresby worked as a judge[5], Catholic priest[6], Catholic bishop[7], and archbishop[8].