John Chadworth
15th-century Bishop of Lincoln
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John Chadworth (or Chedworth; died 1471) was Provost of King's College, Cambridge from 1447 until his election as Bishop of Lincoln. He was elected bishop about 11 February 1451 and consecrated on 18 June 1452. He died on 23 November 1471.[2]
Electedc. 11 February 1451
Term ended23 November 1471
PredecessorMarmaduke Lumley
SuccessorThomas Rotherham
John Chadworth | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Lincoln | |
Arms of Chedworth: Azure, a chevron between three wolf's heads erased or[1] | |
| Elected | c. 11 February 1451 |
| Term ended | 23 November 1471 |
| Predecessor | Marmaduke Lumley |
| Successor | Thomas Rotherham |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 18 June 1452 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 23 November 1471 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
