Thomas Bourchier

Lord Chancellor; Bishop of Worcester; Bishop of Ely; Archbishop of Canterbury
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Thomas Bourchier

Summary

Thomas Bourchier is a human[1]. Born in Essex[2], he… he was born on 1404[3]. He passed away in Knole House[4]. He died on March 30, 1486[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and judge[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Bourchier's place of birth was Essex[2].
  • Thomas Bourchier passed away in Knole House[4].
  • Thomas Bourchier was born on 1404[3].
  • Thomas Bourchier died on March 30, 1486[5].
  • Thomas Bourchier is buried at Canterbury Cathedral[9].
  • Thomas Bourchier's father was William Bourchier[10].
  • Thomas Bourchier's mother was Anne Plantagenet, Countess of Eu[11].
  • Thomas Bourchier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12].
  • Thomas Bourchier's professions included Catholic priest[6].
  • Thomas Bourchier worked as a judge[7].
  • Thomas Bourchier held the position of Lord Chancellor[13].
  • Thomas Bourchier held the position of cardinal[14].
  • Thomas Bourchier held the position of Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[15].
  • Thomas Bourchier held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[16].
  • Thomas Bourchier held the position of Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[17].
  • Thomas Bourchier held the position of cardinal priest[18].
  • Thomas Bourchier was educated at University of Oxford[19].
  • Thomas Bourchier's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].
  • Thomas Bourchier is recorded as male[21].
  • Thomas Bourchier's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Thomas Bourchier's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Bourchier (bishop)[23].
  • Thomas Bourchier's family name is recorded as Bourchier[24].
  • Thomas Bourchier's given name is recorded as Thomas[25].
  • Thomas Bourchier's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[26].
  • Thomas Bourchier's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Essex[2], Thomas Bourchier… he was born on 1404[3]. His father was William Bourchier[10]. His mother was Anne Plantagenet, Countess of Eu[11].

Education

Thomas Bourchier was educated at University of Oxford[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and judge[7]. Positions held include Lord Chancellor[13], a title[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1066[30]; cardinal[14], a title[31]; Roman Catholic Archbishop of Canterbury[15], a historical episcopal title[32], in Kingdom of England[33], founded in 0596[34]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Ely[16]; Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)[17]; and cardinal priest[18], a position[35].

Personal Life

Thomas Bourchier's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[20].

Death and Burial

Thomas Bourchier died on March 30, 1486[5]. He passed away in Knole House[4]. Burial took place at Canterbury Cathedral[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Bourchier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Bourchier born?

Born in Essex[2], Thomas Bourchier…

Where did Thomas Bourchier die?

Thomas Bourchier died in Knole House[4].

Who were Thomas Bourchier's parents?

Thomas Bourchier's father was William Bourchier[10]. Thomas Bourchier's mother was Anne Plantagenet, Countess of Eu[11].

What did Thomas Bourchier do for work?

Thomas Bourchier worked as Catholic priest[6] and judge[7].

Where did Thomas Bourchier go to school?

Thomas Bourchier was educated at University of Oxford[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [9] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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