William of Northall
12th-century Bishop of Worcester
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William of Northall (or William of Northolt) was a mediaeval Bishop of Worcester.
William of Northall | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Worcester | |
| Elected | c. 25 May 1186 |
| Term ended | 2 or 3 May 1190 |
| Predecessor | Baldwin |
| Successor | Robert FitzRalph |
| Previous post | Archdeacon of Gloucester |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 21 September 1186 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 2 or 3 May 1190 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
William was a clerk of Theobald of Bec, Archbishop of Canterbury[1] and of Richard of Dover, also Archbishop of Canterbury. He held a prebend in the diocese of London and was Archdeacon of Gloucester from 1177 or 1178.[2]
William was elected to the see of Worcester about 25 May 1186 and consecrated on 21 September 1186. He died on 2 or 3 May 1190.[3] His death was commemorated on 3 May.[4]
