John Ross (bishop of Carlisle)

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John Ross
Bishop of Carlisle
Appointed13 February 1325
Term ended1332
Predecessor William Ayremyn
Successor John Kirkby
Orders
Consecration24 February 1325
Personal details
DiedMay 1332
DenominationCatholic

John Ross (or John de Rosse) was a Bishop of Carlisle. He was selected on 13 February 1325, and consecrated 24 February 1325. [1]

Ross, along with Archbishop Melton, and the bishops of London and Rochester alone spoke up in Edward II's defence during the Parliamentary session that deposed Edward. [2]

He died in May 1332. [1]

Citations

  1. 1 2 Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 235
  2. Weir Queen Isabella p. 257

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References

Catholic Church titles
Preceded by
William Ayremyn
Bishop of Carlisle
1325–1332
Succeeded by
John Kirkby