Ascelin (bishop)

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Ascelin
Bishop of Rochester
Appointed1142
Term ended24 January 1148
PredecessorJohn II
SuccessorWalter
Other postPrior of Dover Priory
Orders
Consecration1142
Personal details
Died(1148-01-24)24 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

  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

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