John Wakering

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John Wakering
Denomination Catholic
Senior posting
See Diocese of Norwich
Title Bishop of Norwich
Period in office 1415–1425
Predecessor Richard Courtenay
Successor William Alnwick
Personal
Date of death 9 April 1425

John Wakering (or John Wakeryng) was a medieval Bishop of Norwich.

He was named Lord Privy Seal in June of 1415 and dismissed from that office in July of 1416.[1]

He was elected about 24 November 1415 and was consecrated on 31 May 1416. He died on 9 April 1425.[2]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 92
  2. ^ Powicke Handbook of British Chronology p. 243

[edit] References

  • Powicke, F. Maurice and E. B. Fryde Handbook of British Chronology 2nd. ed. London:Royal Historical Society 1961
Political offices
Preceded by
John Prophet
Lord Privy Seal
1415–1416
Succeeded by
Henry Ware
Religious titles
Preceded by
Richard Courtenay
Bishop of Norwich
1415–1425
Succeeded by
William Alnwick