William Wells (bishop)
15th-century Bishop of Rochester
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William Wells was a medieval abbot of St. Mary's Abbey, York and Bishop of Rochester.
William Wells | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rochester | |
| Appointed | 19 September 1436 |
| Term ended | February 1444 |
| Predecessor | Thomas Brunce |
| Successor | John Low |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 24 March 1437 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | February 1444 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Wells was elected to the abbacy of St. Mary's in 1423, succeeding Thomas Spofford. He resigned in 1436.[1] Wells was nominated as Bishop of Rochester on 19 September 1436 and consecrated on 24 March 1437. He died between 8 February and 25 February 1444.[2]
