John Hales (bishop of Exeter)

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John Hales
Bishop of Exeter-elect
Appointed 20 October 1455
Term ended about 4 February 1456
Predecessor Edmund Lacey
Successor George Neville
Personal details
Denomination Catholic

John Hales was a medieval Bishop of Exeter.

Hales was provided on 20 October 1455 but was never consecrated as he resigned about 4 February 1456. [1]

Citations

  1. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 247

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Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
Edmund Lacey
Bishop of Exeter
1455–1456
resigned see
Succeeded by
George Neville