Ascelin (bishop)
Ascelin (or Anselm) was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.
Ascelin | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rochester | |
| Appointed | 1142 |
| Term ended | 24 January 1148 |
| Predecessor | John II |
| Successor | Walter |
| Other posts | Prior of Dover Priory |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 1142 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 24 January 1148 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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]
Citations
- British History Online Bishops of Rochester Archived 14 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine accessed on 30 October 2007
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 267
References
- British History Online Bishops of Rochester accessed on 30 October 2007
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
| Catholic Church titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John II |
Bishop of Rochester 1142–1148 |
Succeeded by Walter |
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