Thomas Bek (bishop of Lincoln)
14th-century Bishop of Lincoln
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Thomas Bek (also spelled Beck) (1282 – 2 February 1347) was the Bishop of Lincoln from 1341 until his death. He was a member of the same family as Antony Bek, Bishop of Durham, and Thomas Bek, Bishop of St David's.
Thomas Bek | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lincoln | |
| Elected | c. 1 March 1341 |
| Term ended | 2 February 1347 |
| Predecessor | Henry Burghersh |
| Successor | John Gynwell |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 7 July 1342 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1282 |
| Died | 2 February 1347 (aged 64–65) |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Bek was elected on about 1 March 1341 and consecrated on 7 July 1342. He died on 2 February 1347.[1]
