Thomas Fletcher was an 18th-century

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. Before his appointment as

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in 1744 Fletcher had previously been

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. When

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to Killdare the following year he also became

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as the two posts were held ''in commendam''. A

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," Fasti Ecclesle Hibernicae: The Succession of the Prelates and Members of the Cathedral Bodies in Ireland. Vol III" Cotton, H.VArchdeacon of Casiiel. Dublin: Hodges and Smith, 1849 he died on 18 March 1761.

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1761 deaths Fellows of All Souls College, Oxford Deans of Down Deans of Christ Church Cathedral, Dublin Anglican bishops of Dromore Anglican bishops of Kildare Year of birth unknown 18th-century Anglican bishops in Ireland {{Ireland-Anglican-bishop-stub