Thomas de Brayles facts for kids
Thomas de Brayles was an important judge and government official in England during the 1300s. He also worked in Ireland for a time, where he held significant positions like Chancellor of the Exchequer of Ireland and a Baron of the Irish Court of Exchequer.
Thomas de Brayles came from a place called Brailes in Warwickshire, England. He owned property there.
What Was His Job?
Thomas de Brayles was a judge. He was part of special groups called "commissions of oyer and terminer" in England. These groups were set up to hear and decide serious legal cases, like crimes. He worked on these commissions between 1328 and 1331.
Working in Ireland
By 1333, Thomas de Brayles moved to Ireland. There, he was given two very important jobs:
- Chancellor of the Exchequer: This role was like being in charge of the government's money and taxes in Ireland.
- Baron of the Court of Exchequer: This meant he was also a judge in the Court of Exchequer (Ireland), which dealt with financial matters and other legal cases.
Back in England
Thomas de Brayles returned to England by 1339. He continued his work as a judge, serving again on a commission of oyer and terminer in Norfolk. One case he heard involved a complaint from the Bishop of Ely. The Bishop said that local merchants were disrupting a market in Walpole, Norfolk, which the Bishop and his family had run for a very long time.
His Religious Life
Besides being a judge, Thomas de Brayles was also a clergyman, meaning he was part of the Church. He became a parish priest in two different towns:
- Tamworth, Staffordshire
- Brightwell-cum-Sotwell in Berkshire
