Thomas Stanley (bishop) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Thomas Stanley |
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| Bishop of Sodor and Man | |
| Diocese | Diocese of Sodor and Man |
| In Office | 1542–1545 and 1556–1568 (death) |
| Predecessor | Henry Man |
| Successor | John Salisbury |
| Personal details | |
| Died | c. 1568 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
Thomas Stanley (who passed away around 1568) was an important Bishop of Sodor and Man. He lived during a big change in England called the English Reformation.
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Who Was Thomas Stanley?
Thomas Stanley was a religious leader in England. He was connected to a powerful family, the Stanleys of Hornby Castle. This connection helped him get important jobs in the church.
Early Church Career
In 1513, Thomas Stanley became the rector of Badworth, a church position in Wigan. He held this job until 1549. Soon after, he also became the rector of Barwick. From 1528 to 1530, he was a prebendary (a type of canon) at Thorngate. These were all important roles in the church.
Bishop of Sodor and Man
In 1542, Thomas Stanley became the Bishop of Sodor and Man. This is a special area that includes the Isle of Man. His diocese, which is the area a bishop oversees, was moved. It changed from being under the Archbishop of Canterbury to the Archbishop of York.
Why He Lost His Job
Thomas Stanley did not agree with this change. Because he opposed the move, he was removed from his position in 1545. He was out of office for more than ten years.
Getting His Job Back
In 1556, Thomas Stanley was given his bishop role back. This happened during the reign of Mary I of England, who was a Catholic queen. She also made him the Governor of the Isle of Man.
Life During Suspension
While he was not serving as Bishop of Sodor and Man, Thomas Stanley still held other church jobs. In 1552, he became the rector of Winwick in Lancashire. This was a well-paying position. His cousin, Edward Stanley, 3rd Earl of Derby, helped him get this job. In 1557, he also became the Rector of North Meols.
Being Absent from Duties
Thomas Stanley was known for being away from his church duties quite often. Other church leaders noticed this. For example, James Pilkington, the Bishop of Durham, wrote about it. He mentioned that Stanley seemed to be enjoying himself elsewhere. It seems Stanley was following a trend of some clergy at the time. They would be absent from their official church homes to have more freedom.
His Final Years
Thomas Stanley likely passed away while still in office in 1568. However, the exact details of his death are not known. We also do not know where he was buried. His replacement as Bishop of Sodor and Man was not appointed until 1569.
