Thomas the name of several Scotch prelates.
1. Bishop of Galloway, who swore fealty to Edward I of England in 1296, and recognized king Robert Bruce's title to the crown in 1304. He was bishop here before 1309. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 273.
2. Bishop of the Isles about 1334. He died in Scotland, September 20, 1338. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, 1:303.
3. Bishop of Galloway in 1362. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 274.
4. Bishop of Ross in 1481, and founder of the collegiate church of Tain the same year. He was still bishop there in 1487. See Keith, Scottish Bishops, page 189.
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