Lewis Thomas (bishop)

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Lewis Thomas, the last abbot of Cwmhir Abbey.[1] Under the provisions of the Suffragan Bishops Act 1534, he was consecrated the Bishop of Shrewsbury on 24 June 1537,[2][3] probably for the diocese of Llandaff.[4] He also held the living at Bloxham.[5] He died in 1561.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ "The Bishopric of Shrewsbury"; The Antiquary; Vol. XVII. London: Elliot Stock, 1888.
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  4. ^ British History On-line