Thomas of Melsonby
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| Bishop of Durham | |
| Elected | 1 June 1237 |
| Term ended | resigned after 1237 |
| Predecessor | Richard le Poor |
| Successor | Nicholas Farnham |
| Other post(s) | Prior of Durham |
| Personal details | |
| Died | after 1244 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Thomas de Melsonby (died after 1244) was a medieval Bishop of Durham-elect and Prior of Durham.
Melsonby was the son of the rectorofMelsonby.[1] He was prior of a cell at Coldingham before being elected priorofDurham Cathedral in about 1233.[2] He was elected to the see of Durham on 1 June 1237 but King Henry III of England objected. After lawsuits, Melsonby resigned the bishopric.[1] He remained prior until 1244 when he resigned that office. He died sometime after 1244.[2]
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| Preceded by Radulf Kerneth |
Prior of Durham 1234–1244 |
Succeeded by Betram de Middleton |
| Preceded by | Bishop of Durham resigned see 1237–1241 |
Succeeded by |
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