John Sheppey

Bishop of Rochester; Lord High Treasurer of England
Person human Q6257609
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John Sheppey

Summary

John Sheppey is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1300[2]. He died on October 19, 1360[3]. He worked as a Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • John Sheppey was born on January 1, 1300[2].
  • John Sheppey died on October 19, 1360[3].
  • John Sheppey held citizenship in Kingdom of England[7].
  • John Sheppey worked as a Catholic priest[4].
  • John Sheppey's professions included Catholic bishop[5].
  • John Sheppey held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Rochester (England)[8].
  • John Sheppey held the position of diocesan bishop[9].
  • John Sheppey's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10].
  • John Sheppey is recorded as male[11].
  • John Sheppey's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • John Sheppey's Commons category is recorded as John Sheppey[13].
  • John Sheppey's religious order is recorded as Benedictines[14].
  • John Sheppey's given name is recorded as John[15].
  • John Sheppey's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[16].
  • John Sheppey's described by source is recorded as Men of Kent and Kentishmen[17].
  • John Sheppey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Middle English[18].
  • John Sheppey's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as medieval Latin[19].
  • John Sheppey's consecrator is recorded as William Edington[20].
  • John Sheppey's consecrator is recorded as John Trevor[21].
  • John Sheppey's consecrator is recorded as Cesaire de Rosis[22].

Body

Origins and Family

John Sheppey was born on January 1, 1300[2].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Rochester (England)[8], a historical episcopal title[23] and diocesan bishop[9], an ecclesiastical occupation[24].

Personal Life

John Sheppey's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[10].

Death and Burial

John Sheppey died on October 19, 1360[3].

Why It Matters

John Sheppey is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

FAQs

What did John Sheppey do for work?

John Sheppey worked as Catholic priest[4] and Catholic bishop[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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