John Alcock

English bishop and statesman
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Born:
c. 1430, Beverley, Yorkshire, Eng.
Died:
Oct. 1, 1500, Wisbech Castle, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire

John Alcock (born c. 1430, Beverley, Yorkshire, Eng.—died Oct. 1, 1500, Wisbech Castle, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire) was an architect, bishop, and statesman who founded Jesus College, Cambridge, and who was regarded as one of the most eminent pre-Reformation English divines. Educated at Cambridge, Alcock was made dean of Westminster (1461), and thereafter his promotion was rapid in religious and secular posts. In 1470 he was sent as ambassador to the court of Castile. He became successively bishop of Rochester (1472), Worcester (1476), and Ely (1486). He also held the office of chancellor and conducted negotiations with King James III ...(100 of 198 words)