Thomas Rushhook | |
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Bishop of Breifne (Kilmore) | |
Church | Catholic |
See | Diocese of Breifne (Kilmore) |
In Office | c. 1388–c. 1392 |
Predecessor | John |
Successor | Sean o Raighilligh |
Personal details | |
Died | circa 1392 Ireland |
Previous post | Bishop of Llandaff Bishop of Chichester Archdeacon of St. Asaph |
Thomas Rushhook (also known as Thomas Rushook, Thomas Rushock, Thomas Rushooke, Thomas Russhock or Thomas Vichor; died circa 1392) was an English Dominican, bishop and chaplain[1] to Richard II of England.
Rushhook was Provincial of the Dominican Order in England 1373 to 1382, being deposed at one point.[2] He was Archdeacon of St Asaph 1382-3,[3] bishop of Llandaff on 16 January 1383,[4] and then was transferred to be bishop of Chichester on 16 October 1385.[5]
A supporter of Richard II, Rushhook was impeached in 1388.[6] Subsequently he was in Ireland, as bishop of Breifne (Kilmore), where he died about 1392.[7]
Catholic Church titles | ||
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Preceded by Rodger Cradock |
Bishop of Llandaff 1383–1385 |
Succeeded by William of Bottesham |
Preceded by William Reade |
Bishop of Chichester 1385–1388 |
Succeeded by Richard Mitford |
Preceded by John |
Bishop of Breifne (Kilmore) c. 1388 – c. 1392 |
Succeeded by Sean o Raighilligh |