About Thomas Sherwood
Lived 1552 – 1579 (aged 26–27). Thomas Sherwood was a politician.
Beatification
Thomas Sherwood is said to have been a small man, witty, cheerful and loved by many. He was beatified "equipollently" by Pope Leo XIII, by means of a decree of 29 December 1886.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Thomas Sherwood?
British martyr
When was Thomas Sherwood born?
Thomas Sherwood was born in 1552 in London.
When did Thomas Sherwood die?
Thomas Sherwood died in 1579 in London, Tyburn.
What was Thomas Sherwood's occupation?
Thomas Sherwood was a politician.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Thomas Sherwood (martyr)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thomas Sherwood. https://biography.guide/thomas-sherwood/
MLA: "Thomas Sherwood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thomas-sherwood/.
Chicago: "Thomas Sherwood." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thomas-sherwood/.
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