Ascelin (bishop)

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. He was consecrated in 1142. He died on 24 January 1148.

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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