William Wells was a medieval abbot of St. Mary's Abbey, York and Bishop of Rochester.
William Wells | |
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Bishop of Rochester | |
Appointed | 19 September 1436 |
Term ended | February 1444 |
Predecessor | Thomas Brunce |
Successor | John Low |
Orders | |
Consecration | 24 March 1437 |
Personal details | |
Died | February 1444 |
Denomination | Catholic |
Wells was elected to the abbacy of St. Mary's in 1423, succeeding Thomas Spofford. He resigned in 1436.[1] Wells was nominated as Bishop of Rochester on 19 September 1436 and consecrated on 24 March 1437. He died between 8 February and 25 February 1444.[2]