Thomas Rotherham, also known as Thomas (Scot) de Rotherham (August 24, 1423 - May 29, 1500), was an English cleric and statesman. Born in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, Thomas was the eldest son of Sir Thomas Rotherham, of Brookgate in Rotherham, and his wife, Alice Scot. He was first educated as a young boy by a teacher of grammar, who came, according to Thomas, "I know not by what fate save it was the Grace of God". Wikipedia
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