William Wells (bishop)

William Wells (bishop)

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name =William Wells


religion =Catholic
See =Diocese of Rochester
Title = Bishop of Rochester
Period = 1436–1444
Predecessor = Thomas Brunce
Successor =John Low
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date of birth =
place of birth =
date of death =February 1444
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William Wells was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.

He was nominated on September 19 1436 and consecrated on March 24 1437. He died between February 7 and February 26 1444.Powicke "Handbook of British Chronology" p. 249]

ee also

* List of bishops of Rochester

Notes

References

* Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde "Handbook of British Chronology" 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961

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NAME=Wells, William
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SHORT DESCRIPTION=Bishop of Rochester
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DATE OF DEATH=February 1444
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