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Thomas Rotherham - Definition and Overview

Dr Thomas Rotherham (1423 - 1500) was an English cleric and minister. He was appointed Keeper of the Privy Seal in 1463, created Bishop of Ely 1468, moved to the Bishopric of Lincoln in 1471, and then Archbishop of York from 1480. He was Lord Chancellor from 1474 to 1483.

Preceded by:
John Alcock
Lord Chancellor
1475–1483
Followed by:
John Russell
Preceded by:
John Russell
Lord Chancellor
1485
Followed by:
John Alcock


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