Ascelin (bishop) explained

Ascelin
Religion:Catholic
Bishop of Rochester
Appointed:1142
Ended:24 January 1148
Predecessor:John II
Successor:Walter
Consecration:1142
Other Post:Prior of Dover Priory
Death Date:24 January 1148

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]

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Notes and References

  1. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=33873 British History Online Bishops of Rochester
  2. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 267