John Ross (bishop of Carlisle) explained

John Ross
Bishop of Carlisle
Religion:Catholic
Appointed:13 February 1325
Term End:1332
Predecessor:William Ayremyn
Successor:John Kirkby
Consecration:24 February 1325
Death Date:May 1332

John Ross (or John de Rosse) was a Bishop of Carlisle. He was selected on 13 February 1325, and consecrated 24 February 1325.[1]

Ross, along with Archbishop Melton, and the bishops of London and Rochester alone spoke up in Edward II's defence during the Parliamentary session that deposed Edward.[2]

He died in May 1332.[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 235
  2. Weir Queen Isabella p. 257