Thomas Weld

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

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 (46 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in London[2], Thomas Weld…
  • 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 consecrator is recorded as William Poynter[25].
  • Thomas Weld's consecrator is recorded as James Yorke Bramston[26].
  • Thomas Weld's consecrator is recorded as Thomas Penswick[27].

Body

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 (46 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 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Weld born?

Born in London[2], Thomas Weld…

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. 17d 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
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