Thomas Spens
15th-century Scottish bishop / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Scottish physician, see Thomas Spens (physician).
Thomas Spens [de Spens] (c. 1415–15 April 1480), Scottish statesman and prelate, received his education at Edinburgh, was the second son of John de Spens, custodian of Prince James of Scotland, and of Lady Isabel Wemyss.
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Thomas Spens | |
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Bishop of Aberdeen | |
Church | Roman Catholic Church |
See | Diocese of Aberdeen |
In office | 1457–1480 |
Predecessor | Ingram Lindsay |
Successor | William Forbes |
Orders | |
Consecration | November 1399 |
Personal details | |
Born | 1415 |
Died | (1480-04-15)15 April 1480 Edinburgh |
Previous post(s) | Bishop of Galloway (1450–1458) Archdeacon of Moray Archdeacon of Galloway |
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