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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