Thomas Weld (cardinal)
Thomas Weld (22 January 1773 – 10 April 1837) was an English landowner who renounced his assets to enter the Roman Catholic priesthood. He was consecrated Roman Catholic bishop and cardinal.
Thomas Weld | |
|---|---|
| Cardinal-priest of San Marcello al Corso | |
Portrait by Andrew Geddes | |
| Church | Catholic Church |
| Other post(s) | Cardinal-priest of San Marcello al Corso |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 3 April 1821 by Hyacinthe-Louis de Quélen |
| Consecration | 6 August 1826 by William Poynter |
| Created cardinal | 15 March 1830 by Pius VIII |
| Rank | Cardinal-priest |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 January 1773 London |
| Died | 10 April 1837 (aged 64) Rome |
| Buried | Santa Maria in Aquiro, Rome |
| Nationality | English |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Parents | Thomas and Mary Weld |
| Spouse | Lucy Bridget Clifford |
| Children | Mary Lucy Weld |
| Previous post(s) | Coadjutor Bishop of Kingston and Titular Bishop of Amyclae |
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