Grant, Thomas, 1816-1870
Variant namesBorn of Irish parents in France, Thomas Grant received his formal education at Ushaw College, Durham, England. Afterward, Grant went to Rome, where he was ordained and eventually became the rector of the English College from 1844-1851. While there, he also helped to petition the Pope for the restoration of a diocesan hierarchy in England. After the hierarchy had been restored, he was consecrated the Bishop of Southwark and returned to England in 1851. Toward the end of his life, he participated in Vatican Council I, where he was considered one of the most able theologians among the English bishops. In 1870, he died in Rome.
From the description of Thomas Grant letters, 1848-1867. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122517455
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| referencedIn | Costa, Giovanni, S.J. [Giovanni Costa letters] | University of Kansas Archives / MSS / Rare Books, Kenneth Spencer Research Library | |
| creatorOf | Grant, Thomas, 1816-1870. Thomas Grant letters, 1848-1867. | Flugschriften des Fruhen 16 Jahrhunderts | |
| referencedIn | Giovanni Costa letters, November 15, 1851 | University of Kansas Kenneth Spencer Research Library Department of Special Collections |
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Birth 1816
Death 1870
