Thomas Goldwell
Thomas Goldwell
Bishop of Saint Asaph, Wales, last survivor of the ancient English hierarchy, born Kent, England , c.1501; died Rome, Italy , 1585. He was Cardinal Pole’s secretary, and went into exile with him to Italy , in 1538. Nine years later he joined the Theatines , and under Queen Mary returned as Bishop of Saint Asaph; Mary’s death frustrated his transfer to Oxford, and he went into exile again. He was the only English bishop present at the Council of Trent.