John Bradfield (bishop)
13th-century Bishop of Rochester
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John Bradfield (or John de Bradfield) was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.
John Bradfield | |
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| Bishop of Rochester | |
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| Elected | 1278 |
| Term ended | 23 April 1283 |
| Predecessor | Walter de Merton |
| Successor | John Kirkby |
| Other post | Precentor of Rochester |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 29 May 1278 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 23 April 1283 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Bradfield is believed to have come from Bradfield in Berkshire. He was a monk of Rochester Cathedral and precentor of Rochester before he was elected to the see of Rochester in 1278.[1] He was consecrated on 29 May 1278. He died on 23 April 1283.[2]
