Thomas Weld

Catholic priest and cardinal (1773-1837)
Person human Q1389485
Thomas Weld
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Summary

Thomas Weld is a human[1]. His place of birth was London[2]. He was born on January 22, 1773[3]. He died in Rome[4]. He died on April 10, 1837[5]. He worked as a Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2].
  • Thomas Weld passed away in Rome[4].
  • Thomas Weld was born on January 22, 1773[3].
  • Thomas Weld died on April 10, 1837[5].
  • Burial took place at Santa Maria in Aquiro[9].
  • Thomas Weld's father was Thomas Weld[10].
  • Thomas Weld's mother was Mary Stanley-Massey[11].
  • Thomas Weld was married to Lucy Bridget Clifford[12].
  • A child of Thomas Weld was Mary Lucy Weld[13].
  • Thomas Weld held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14].
  • Thomas Weld worked as a Catholic priest[6].
  • Thomas Weld's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Thomas Weld held the position of cardinal[15].
  • Thomas Weld held the position of titular bishop[16].
  • Thomas Weld's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Thomas Weld is recorded as male[18].
  • Thomas Weld's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Thomas Weld's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Weld (cardinal)[20].
  • Thomas Weld's family name is recorded as Weld[21].
  • Thomas Weld's given name is recorded as Thomas[22].
  • Thomas Weld's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Thomas Weld's participant in is recorded as 1830–31 conclave[24].
  • Thomas Weld's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Thomas Weld's consecrator is recorded as William Poynter[26].
  • Thomas Weld's consecrator is recorded as James Yorke Bramston[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Thomas Weld… he was born on January 22, 1773[3]. His father was he[10]. His mother was Mary Stanley-Massey[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include cardinal[15], a title[28] and titular bishop[16], a Roman Catholic episcopal title[29].

Personal Life

Thomas Weld was married to Lucy Bridget Clifford[12]. A child of him was Mary Lucy Weld[13]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Thomas Weld died on April 10, 1837[5]. He died in Rome[4]. He is buried at Santa Maria in Aquiro[9].

Why It Matters

Thomas Weld ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Weld born?

Born in London[2].

Where did Thomas Weld die?

Thomas Weld passed away in Rome[4].

Who were Thomas Weld's parents?

Thomas Weld's father was Thomas Weld[10]. Thomas Weld's mother was Mary Stanley-Massey[11].

Who was Thomas Weld married to?

Thomas Weld's spouses include Lucy Bridget Clifford[12].

What did Thomas Weld do for work?

Thomas Weld worked as Catholic priest[6] and Catholic bishop[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → UM1V019876
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 13d ago · Hoefler50 · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'it', 'no', 'pl', 'pt', 'ru', 'sl']
    Gcatholic person id → 1132
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  3. 23d ago · Melderick · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Roglo person id → p=thomas;n=weld;oc=2
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  4. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Catholic priest, Catholic bishop
    Sibling → Joseph Weld
    Mother → Mary Stanley-Massey
    Place of death → Rome
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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