Ascelin (bishop)

Ascelin
Bishop of Rochester
Appointed1142
Term ended24 January 1148
PredecessorJohn II
SuccessorWalter
Other post(s)Prior of Dover Priory
Orders
Consecration1142
Personal details
Died24 January 1148
DenominationCatholic

Ascelin (or Anselm) was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.

Ascelin was prior of Dover Priory in Kent before being selected as bishop.[1] He was consecrated in 1142. He died on 24 January 1148.[2]

Citations

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  1. ^ British History Online Bishops of Rochester Archived 14 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine accessed on 30 October 2007
  2. ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 267

References

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  • British History Online Bishops of Rochester accessed on 30 October 2007
  • Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of Rochester
1142–1148
Succeeded by