Thomas Bourchier

English cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury

Thomas Bourchier - English cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury
Born

1404
621 years ago

Died

March 30th, 1486
539 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

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Served as the Archbishop of Canterbury from 1454 to 1486. Played a significant role in the political and ecclesiastical affairs of England during the Wars of the Roses. Participated in the coronation of Edward IV and Richard III. Convoked the Council of London in 1485, addressing critical issues facing the Church. Active in diplomacy and the governance of the Church, Bourchier's tenure coincided with significant changes in religious practices and the political landscape of England.

Archbishop of Canterbury

Participation in the coronation of Richard III

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