Thomas de Melsonby

Thomas de Melsonby (died after 1244) was a medieval Bishop of Durham-elect and Prior of Durham.

[2] He was elected to the see of Durham on 1 June 1237 but King Henry III of England objected.

After lawsuits, Melsonby resigned the bishopric.

[1] He remained prior until 1244 when he resigned that office.

[2] This article about a Bishop or Prince-Bishop of Durham is a stub.