Thomas Byles
Catholic priest who remained on board the RMS Titanic as it was sinking (1870-1912) · Religious Figures · Died at 42
Thomas Roussel Davids Byles was an English Catholic priest who was a passenger aboard the RMS Titanic on its maiden voyage when it sank after striking an iceberg during the night of 14-15 April 1912.
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About this person
He was reported as being amidst the throng of trapped passengers on the ship's rear deck in its final moments of descent, audibly praying.
Category
Religious Figures
Type
Religious Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1870 to 1912 · aged 42
