William Bottlesham Explained

Type:Bishop
William Bottlesham
Bishop of Rochester
Religion:Catholic
Appointed:27 August 1389
Term End:February 1400
Successor:John Bottlesham
Death Date:February 1400
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William Bottlesham was a medieval Bishop of Llandaff and Bishop of Rochester.

Bottlesham was made first titular Bishop of Bethlehem in 1385[1] and was translated from Bethlehem to Llandaff in 1386.[2] He was then translated from Llandaff to Rochester on 27 August 1389.[3]

Bottlesham died about 26 February 1400.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Cox, Thomas. The introduction; being the ancient state of Britain. Bedfordshire - Essex. sold. 1738. 241 . The introduction; being the ancient state of Britain. Bedfordshire - Essex.. 2012-04-15. Google Books
  2. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 293
  3. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 267