Thomas Kirkham (died 1480) was a pre-Reformation ecclesiastic notable for his role as the Bishop of Sodor and Man during the latter half of the 15th century.
After two decades, it's presumed he tendered his resignation from the episcopal throne, as evidenced by the consecration of Richard Oldham as his episcopal successor in the year 1478.[3]
Kirkham's death occurred in the year 1480, after which he was laid to rest within the confines of Vale Royal Abbey.[4][2]
References
^Elrington, C. R.; Harris, B. E.; Baggs, A. P.; Kettle, Ann J.; Lander, S. J.; Thacker, A. T.; Wardle, David, eds. (1980). "The Abbey of Vale Royal". A History of the County of Chester: Volume 3. British History Online. pp. 156–165.
^Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I., eds. (1986). Handbook of British Chronology (3rd, reprinted 2003 ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. p. 273. ISBN0-521-56350-X.
