Thomas Rotherham

Lord Privy Seal; Lord Chancellor; Bishop of Rochester; Bishop of Lincoln; Archbishop of York
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Thomas Rotherham

Summary

Thomas Rotherham is a human[1]. He was born in Rotherham[2]. He was born on August 24, 1423[3]. He passed away in Cawood Castle[4]. He died on May 29, 1500[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6], judge[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Rotherham was born in Rotherham[2].
  • Thomas Rotherham passed away in Cawood Castle[4].
  • Thomas Rotherham was born on August 24, 1423[3].
  • Thomas Rotherham died on May 29, 1500[5].
  • Burial took place at York Minster[10].
  • Thomas Rotherham worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Thomas Rotherham's professions included judge[7].
  • Thomas Rotherham worked as a diplomat[8].
  • Thomas Rotherham held the position of Roman Catholic archbishop of York[11].
  • Thomas Rotherham held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Rochester (England)[12].
  • Thomas Rotherham held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[13].
  • Thomas Rotherham was educated at King's College[14].
  • Thomas Rotherham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Thomas Rotherham is recorded as male[16].
  • Thomas Rotherham's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Thomas Rotherham's family name is recorded as Rotherham[18].
  • Thomas Rotherham's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Rotherham's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[20].
  • Thomas Rotherham's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Thomas Rotherham was born in Rotherham[2]. He was born on August 24, 1423[3].

Education

Thomas Rotherham's education included a stint at King's College[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6], judge[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Roman Catholic archbishop of York[11], a historical episcopal title[22]; Roman Catholic Bishop of Rochester (England)[12], a historical episcopal title[23]; and Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)[13], a historical episcopal title[24].

Personal Life

Thomas Rotherham's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Thomas Rotherham died on May 29, 1500[5]. He passed away in Cawood Castle[4]. He is buried at York Minster[10].

Why It Matters

Thomas Rotherham ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Rotherham born?

Born in Rotherham[2], Thomas Rotherham…

Where did Thomas Rotherham die?

Thomas Rotherham died in Cawood Castle[4].

What did Thomas Rotherham do for work?

Thomas Rotherham worked as Catholic priest[6], judge[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Thomas Rotherham go to school?

Thomas Rotherham was educated at King's College[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation Catholic priest, judge, diplomat
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  2. 25d ago · InternetArchiveBot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Catholic Church
    Aliases
    Place of death Cawood Castle
    Occupation Catholic priest, judge, diplomat
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