John Wakering
John Wakering (or Wakeryng; died 9 April 1425) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.
John Wakering | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Norwich | |
| Elected | c. 24 November 1415 |
| Term ended | 9 April 1425 |
| Predecessor | Richard Courtenay |
| Successor | William Alnwick |
| Other posts | Lord Privy Seal (1415–1416) |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 31 May 1416 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 9 April 1425 |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Wakering was appointed Archdeacon of Canterbury from 1408, resigning in 1415.
Wakering was named Lord Privy Seal in June 1415 and dismissed from that office in July 1416.[1]
Wakering was elected Bishop of Norwich about 24 November 1415 and was consecrated on 31 May 1416. He died on 9 April 1425.[2]
Citations
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 95
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 262
References
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
External links
- . Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nicholas Bubwith |
Master of the Rolls 1405-1415 |
Succeeded by Simon Gauntsede |
| Preceded by John Prophet |
Lord Privy Seal 1415–1416 |
Succeeded by Henry Ware |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by Richard Courtenay |
Bishop of Norwich 1415–1425 |
Succeeded by William Alnwick |
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