GOLDWELL, THOMAS (d. 1585), English ecclesiastic, began his career as vicar of Cheriton in 1531. As chaplain to Cardinal Pole he lived at Rome, was attainted in 1539, but re turned to England on Mary's accession, and in 1555 became bishop of St. Asaph. On the death of Mary, Goldwell escaped from England and in 1561 became superior of the Theatines at Naples. In 1563 he was appointed vicar-general to Carlo Borromeo, arch bishop of Milan. He died in Rome in 1585.