ARUNDEL

arundel, thomas (1353-1414), archbishop of canterbury, was the third son of richard fitzalan, earl of arundel and warenne, by his second wife, eleanor, daughter of henry plantagenet, earl of lancaster. his family was an old and influential one, and when thomas entered the church his preferment was rapid. in 1373 he became archdeacon of taunton, and in april 1374 was consecrated bishop of ely. during the early years of the reign of king richard ii. he was associated with the party led by thomas, duke of gloucester, henry, earl of derby, afterwards king henry