John Hilsey
John Hilsey (a.k.a. Hildesley or Hildesleigh; died 4 August 1539) was an English Dominican, prior provincial of his order, then an agent of Henry VIII and the English Reformation, and Bishop of Rochester.
The Right Reverend John Hilsey | |
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| Bishop of Rochester | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Rochester |
| Predecessor | John Fisher |
| Successor | Nicholas Heath |
| Other post(s) | Dominican prior |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 18 September 1535 by Thomas Cranmer |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 4 August 1539 |
| Buried | Rochester Cathedral |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic, later Anglican |
| Alma mater | Oxford University |
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