Thomas Seele

Thomas Seele (c. 1611-1675) was an Irish Anglican, dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, and Provost of Trinity College Dublin from 1661 to 1675.[1] Educated at Trinity College Dublin, B.A.(1629), M.A.(1633), Fellow(1634), restored to Fellowship in 1637, Senior Fellow(1638) and later a B.D. Served as Rector of Coolock and Raheny, in North Dublin. He served as Vice-Provost of Trinity College from 1641-1644.[2]

A painting thought to be of Thomas Seele. Unknown artist. Oil on canvas.

He was banned from preaching by Henry Cromwell in 1658. Made provost of Trinity by Charles II, despite being married, which was previously a barrier to holding the position, the same year he was made Dean of St. Patrick's. He died in 1675.

References
  1. Thomas Seele. Trinity College Dublin. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  2. Former Vice Provosts, Trinity College Dublin.


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