Thomas Hatfield
For the writer, see Thomas M. Hatfield.
| Thomas Hatfield | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Durham | |
| Church | Catholic |
| See | Diocese of Durham |
| Elected | 8 May 1345 |
| Term ended | 8 May 1381 |
| Predecessor | Richard Aungerville |
| Successor | John Fordham |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 7 August 1345 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 8 May 1381 |
Thomas Hatfield (died 1381) was Bishop of Durham from 1345 to 1381.
Hatfield was receiver of the chamber when he was selected to be Lord Privy Seal in late 1344. He relinquished that office to his successor in July 1345.[1]
Hatfield was elected on 8 May 1345 and consecrated on 7 August 1345. He died on 8 May 1381.[2]
Hatfield College, a constituent college of the University of Durham is named after him.
Notes
References
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John de Ufford |
Lord Privy Seal 1344–1345 |
Succeeded by John Thoresby |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by Richard Aungerville |
Bishop of Durham 1345–1381 |
Succeeded by John Fordham |