Thomas Wolsey
English political figure, archbishop of York and cardinal-priest of Santa Cecilia (1473-1530).
The record
Thomas Wolsey was an English political figure, archbishop of York and cardinal-priest of Santa Cecilia. Born in 1473 in Ipswich, Wolsey died on 29 November 1530 in Leicester.
Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England) (1514), Roman Catholic archbishop of York (1514) and Lord Chancellor (1515–1529). Wolsey studied at Magdalen College and Ipswich School.
With a Wikipedia article in 54 languages, Thomas Wolsey is No. 4,323 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 1473, Ipswich
- Died
- 29 November 1530, Leicester
- Country
- Kingdom of England
- Known as
- Catholic priest, Catholic bishop, judge
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Magdalen College, Ipswich School
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 54
Did you know
Was 41 when first roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England) (1514).
Lived to 57.
One of 13 people in the Index born in Ipswich, with Ralph Fiennes.
Has a Wikipedia article in 54 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1514–Roman Catholic Bishop of Lincoln (England)
- 1514–Roman Catholic archbishop of York
- 1515–1529Lord Chancellor
- 1515–Cardinal
- 1518–Apostolic administrator
- 1523–1529Roman Catholic bishop of Durham
- 1529–Apostolic administrator
- —Apostolic administrator
Connections
- FatherRobert Wolsey
- MotherJoan
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