Lawrence of St Martin
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Lawrence of St Martin | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rochester | |
| Elected | 19 October 1250 |
| Installed | after 24 October 1251 |
| Term ended | 3 June 1274 |
| Predecessor | Richard Wendene |
| Successor | Walter de Merton |
| Other post(s) | Archdeacon of Coventry |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 9 April 1251 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 3 June 1274 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Lawrence of St Martin (or Laurence de Sancto Martino) was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.
Lawrence was a royal clerk and held prebends in the dioceses of Chichester and Salisbury. He was also archdeacon of the diocese of Coventry.[1]
Lawrence was elected on 19 October 1250 and consecrated on 9 April 1251.[2] He was enthroned at Rochester Cathedral after 24 October 1251.[1]
Lawrence died on 3 June 1274.[2]
