Thomas Beckington
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Thomas Beckington (also spelt Beckynton; c. 1390 ā 14 January 1465) was the Bishop of Bath and Wells and King's Secretary in medieval England under Henry VI.
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Thomas Beckington | |
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Bishop of Bath and Wells | |
Appointed | before 13 October 1443 |
Term ended | 14 January 1465 |
Predecessor | John Stafford |
Successor | Robert Stillington |
Orders | |
Consecration | 13 October 1443 |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1390 Beckington, Somerset |
Died | 14 January 1465 Wells |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Previous post(s) | Dean of Arches |
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