Thomas Foley
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Thomas Foley or Tom Foley may refer to:
- Thomas Foley (sailor) (1757–1833), British admiral
- Thomas Patrick Roger FoleyThomas Patrick Roger FoleyThomas Patrick Roger Foley was a bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in the United States. He served as Coadjutor Bishop of Chicago from March 10, 1870 until his death on February 19, 1879....
(1822–1879), American religious leader - Tom Foley (outfielder)Tom Foley (outfielder)Thomas James Foley was a professional baseball player who was a outfielder in the Major Leagues in 1871. He played for the Chicago White Stockings.-External links:...
(1847-1896), American baseball player - Tom FoleyTom FoleyThomas Stephen Foley was the 57th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1989 to 1995. He represented Washington's 5th congressional district for 30 years as a Democratic member from 1965 to 1995....
(born 1929), American politician (Washington & national) - Thomas C. FoleyThomas C. FoleyThomas Coleman "Tom" Foley is a former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland, Connecticut businessman, and was the Republican candidate in the 2010 gubernatorial election in Connecticut.-Early life and education:...
(born 1952), American diplomat & politician (Connecticut) - Tom Foley (infielder) (born 1959), American baseball player & coach
The Barons Foley and family
- Thomas Foley (1616–1677), British ironmaster, builder of Witley Court estate, member of Parliament for Bewdley
- Thomas Foley (c. 1641–1701)Thomas Foley (c. 1641–1701)Thomas Foley was the eldest son of the ironmaster Thomas Foley. He succeeded his father to the Great Witley estate, including Witley Court, in 1677....
, son of previous, member of Parliament for Worcestershire, and then Droitwich - Thomas Foley, 1st Baron Foley (1673–1733)Thomas Foley, 1st Baron Foley (1673–1733)Thomas Foley, 1st Baron Foley was the eldest son of Thomas Foley and inherited the Great Witley estate on his father's death...
, son of previous, member of Parliament for Stafford, and then Droitwich - Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley (1703–1766)Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley (1703–1766)Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley was the eldest son of Thomas Foley, 1st Baron Foley and inherited the vast Great Witley estate on his father's death in 1733, including ironworks at Wilden and Shelsley Walsh....
, son of previous, never married, rebuilt parish church of Great Witley - Thomas Foley (auditor of the imprests)Thomas Foley (auditor of the imprests)Thomas Foley held the sinecure office of auditor of the imprests. He was the eldest son of Paul Foley, Speaker of the House of Commons and ironmaster, and succeeded to his estates around Stoke Edith, Herefordshire on his father's death in 1699.Thomas Foley was Member of Parliament for Hereford...
(c. 1670–1737), of Stoke Edith, member of Parliament for Weobly, then Hereford, then Stafford - Thomas Foley (c. 1695–1749), son of previous, member of Parliament for Hereford, then Herefordshire
- Thomas Foley, 1st Baron Foley (1716–1777)Thomas Foley, 1st Baron Foley (1716–1777)Thomas Foley, 1st Baron Foley was a British politician.Foley was the son of Thomas Foley and his wife Hester , and the cousin, namesake and heir of Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley , thus acquiring Witley Court and the extensive Great Witley estate...
, son of previous, member of Parliament for Droitwich, then Herefordshire, inherited the Witley Court estate from his cousin, the 2nd baron - Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley (1742–1793)Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley (1742–1793)Thomas Foley, 2nd Baron Foley was a British peer and politician. He was the eldest son of the first baron, another Thomas Foley...
, son of previous, member of Parliament for Herefordshire, then Droitwich - Thomas Foley, 3rd Baron FoleyThomas Foley, 3rd Baron FoleyThomas Foley, 3rd Baron Foley PC , was a British peer and Whig politician. He served as Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen Pensioners under Lord Grey between 1830 and 1833.-Background:...
(1780–1833), son of previous, member of Parliament and Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms - Thomas Foley, 4th Baron FoleyThomas Foley, 4th Baron FoleyThomas Henry Foley, 4th Baron Foley was a British peer and Liberal politician. He held office in every Whig/Liberal government between 1833 and 1869.- Family and estate :...
(1808–1869), son of previous, member of Parliament for Worcestershire and Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms - Thomas Foley (1778–1822), grandson of the first baron, member of Parliament for Herefordshire and Droitwich