John I (bishop of Rochester) explained

John
Religion:Catholic
Bishop of Rochester
Elected:before 12 April 1125
Ended:20 June 1137
Predecessor:Ernulf
Successor:John II
Consecration:24 May 1125
Other Post:Archdeacon of Canterbury
Death Date:20 June 1137

John was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.

Life

John was a nephew of Ralph d'Escures Archbishop of Canterbury, who he served as a clerk. He was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury between 27 June 1115 and 16 September 1115.[1]

John was elected to the See of Rochester before 12 April 1125[2] and consecrated on 24 May 1125. He died on 20 June 1137.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=33855 British History Online Archdeacons of Canterbury
  2. http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=33873 British History Online Bishops of Rochester
  3. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 267