Thomas of Melsonby | |
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Bishop of Durham | |
See | Diocese of Durham |
Elected | 1 June 1237 |
Reign ended | resigned after 1237 |
Predecessor | Richard le Poor |
Successor | Nicholas Farnham |
Other posts | Prior of Durham |
Personal details | |
Died | after 1244 |
Denomination | Catholic |
Thomas de Melsonby (died after 1244) was a medieval Bishop of Durham elect and Prior of Durham.
Melsonby was the son of the rector of Melsonby.[1] He was prior of a cell at Coldingham before being elected prior of Durham Cathedral about 1233.[2] He was elected to the see of Durham on 1 June 1237 but King Henry III of England objected. After lawsuits, Melsonby resigned the bishopric.[1] He remained prior until 1244 when he resigned that office. He died sometime after 1244.[2]
Catholic Church titles | ||
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Preceded by Radulf Kerneth |
Prior of Durham 1234–1244 |
Succeeded by Betram de Middleton |
Preceded by Richard le Poor |
Bishop of Durham resigned see 1237–1244 |
Succeeded by Nicholas Farnham |