Claim: On January 7, 1510/1511 Thomas Brinknell was collated to a prebend in Lincoln Cathedral, and in 1521 he was nominated professor of divinity on Cardinal Wolsey's new foundation.
Evidence: On 7 January 1510/1511 he was collated to a prebend in Lincoln Cathedral, and on the same date was made master of the hospital of St. John at Banbury. In 1521 he was nominated professor of divinity on Cardinal Wolsey's new foundation.