Biography of Thomas Morton Bishop 1564-1659

On 20 Mar 1564 Thomas Morton Bishop was born at York [Map].

In 1618 Thomas Morton Bishop (age 53) was appointed Bishop of Norwich.

In Jun 1632 Thomas Morton Bishop (age 68) was appointed Bishop of Durham. Parliament deprived him of the see in 1647.

After 1647 Thomas Morton Bishop (age 82) became tutor to Henry Yelverton Baron Grey of Ruthyn (age 13) the son of Christopher Yelverton 1st Baronet (age 44) at Easton Maudit.

On 20 Sep 1659 Thomas Morton Bishop (age 95) died at Easton Maudit.

After 20 Sep 1659. Church of St Peter and St Paul, Easton Maudit [Map]. Grave slab for Thomas Morton Bishop (deceased). Note his grave slab states his name as Thomas Dunelm. Dunelm is the surname traditionally taken by Bishops of Durham. Main armorial the arms of the Bishop of Durham impaled with unknown arms.