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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Bishop Thomas Arthur" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved August 27, 2016
  2. "Diocese of Limerick" Catholic-Hierarchy.org. David M. Cheney. Retrieved February 29, 2016
  3. "Diocese of Limerick" GCatholic.org. Gabriel Chow. Retrieved February 29, 2016
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
William Creagh
Bishop of Limerick
1469–1486
Succeeded by
Richard Stakpoll
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