Thomas Fletcher (bishop)

Thomas Fletcher, DD was an 18th-century Anglican bishop in Ireland.[1]

Before his appointment as Bishop of Dromore in 1744 Fletcher had previously been Dean of Down. When translated to Killdare the following year he also became Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin as the two posts were held in commendam.[2] A Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford,[3] he died on 18 March 1761.

References
  1. Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1986). Handbook of British Chronology (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 350–351. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
  2. "An historical guide to the city of Dublin, illustrated by engravings, and a plan of the city" Wright, G.N: London, Baldwin, Cradock & Joy, 1825
  3. " Fasti Ecclesle Hibernicae: The Succession of the Prelates and Members of the Cathedral Bodies in Ireland. Vol III" Cotton, H.VArchdeacon of Casiiel. Dublin: Hodges and Smith, 1849
Religious titles
Preceded by
Henry Maule		 Bishop of Dromore
1744–1745		 Succeeded by
Jemmett Browne
Preceded by
George Stone		 Bishop of Kildare
Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin
1745–1761		 Succeeded by
Richard Robinson



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