John Bradfield (bishop) explained

John Bradfield
Religion:Catholic
Bishop of Rochester
Elected:1278
Ended:23 April 1283
Predecessor:Walter de Merton
Successor:John Kirkby
Consecration:29 May 1278
Other Post:Precentor of Rochester
Death Date:23 April 1283

John Bradfield (or John de Bradfield) was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.

Bradfield is believed to have come from Bradfield in Berkshire. He was a monk of Rochester Cathedral and precentor of Rochester before he was elected to the see of Rochester in 1278.[1] He was consecrated on 29 May 1278. He died on 23 April 1283.[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