Ascelin (bishop)
Ascelin († January 24, 1148 ) was Bishop of Rochester.
There is no record of his election, so it is believed that he was appointed by Theobald , Archbishop of Canterbury , in 1142. With his appointment he also gave up the office of Prior of Dover, which he held since 1137.
Individual evidence
- ^ Powicke & Fryde: Handbook of British Chronology. Second Edition, London, 1961, p. 248
Web links
- See also: www.british-history.ac.uk (English)
- MN Blount, Ascelin (d. 1148) , Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, Oxford University Press, Oct 2007 viewed October 13, 2011 License required
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| John |
Bishop of Rochester 1142–1148 |
Walter |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Ascelin |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Bishop of Rochester |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 11th century or 12th century |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 24, 1148 |