Thomas Arthur (bishop)
Most Reverend Thomas Arthur | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Limerick | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Diocese | Diocese of Limerick |
| In office | 1469–1486 |
| Predecessor | William Creagh |
| Successor | Richard Stakpoll |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 10 Sep 1469 by Šimun Vosić |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 19 Jul 1486 Limerick, Ireland |
Thomas Arthur (died 1486) was a Roman Catholic prelate who served as Bishop of Limerick (1469–1486).[1][2][3]
Biography
On 14 Jul 1469, Thomas Arthur was appointed during the papacy of Pope Paul II as Bishop of Limerick.[1] On 10 Sep 1469, he was consecrated bishop by Šimun Vosić, Archbishop of Bar, with Cornelius O'Cunlis, Bishop Emeritus of Clonfert, and Nicholas O'Flanagan, Bishop of Elphin, serving as co-consecrators.[1] He served as Bishop of Limerick until his death on 19 Jul 1486.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Bishop Thomas Arthur" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 27, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Limerick" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
- ^ "Diocese of Limerick" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
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