Thomas of Bradwardine
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Thomas of Bradwardine (1290-August 26, 1349) was an English theologian, noted for his lectures at Oxford University, which earned him the nickname "Doctor Profundus," and in Europe for his mathematical papers.
He was chaplain to the Bishop of Durham from 1335, and chancellor of St. Paul's Cathedral. As one of the royal chaplains he accompanied Edward III on his victorious campaign in France of 1346-47. In 1348 he was elected to the archbishopric of Canterbury, the king's favorite for the post, John de Ufford, died of the plague before his consecration and Bradwardine was consecrated at Avignon on July 19, 1349. On his return to London Bradwardine also fell victim to the Black Death.
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| Preceded by John de Ufford |
Archbishop of Canterbury 1349 |
Succeeded by Simon Islip |
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