Thomas Young (Archbishop)
Thomas Young (* 1507 ; † June 26, 1568 ) was Bishop of St Davids and Archbishop of York .
After his training in Oxford, he was first pastor in Llanfihangel Castell Gwallter before he was elected deacon to St David in 1547. There he stood in opposition to the incumbent bishop. He went into exile during Mary's reign . Little is known about his time in exile. On his return he was elected Bishop of St David. In 1561 he became Archbishop of York.
He was also President of the Council of the North . In this capacity he actively supported the concerns of Elizabeth I.
He was married and had a son. He died on June 26, 1568 and was buried in York Cathedral.
Individual evidence
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 279
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 265
- ↑ List of presidents at www.tudorplace.com.ar (English)
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| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Morgan |
Bishop of St. Davids 1559–1561 |
Richard Davies |
| Nicholas Heath |
Archbishop of York 1561–1568 |
Edmund Grindal |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Young, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English archbishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1507 |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 26, 1568 |