John Ross (or John de Rosse) was a

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. He was selected on 13 February 1325, and consecrated 24 February 1325.Fryde, et al. ''Handbook of British Chronology'' p. 235 Ross, along with Archbishop Melton, and the bishops of

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alone spoke up in Edward II's defence during the Parliamentary session that deposed Edward.Weir ''Queen Isabella'' p. 257 He died in May 1332.

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* * Weir, Alison ''Queen Isabella: Treachery, Adultery and Murder in Medieval England'' New York: Ballantine 2005 Bishops of Carlisle 14th-century English Roman Catholic bishops 1332 deaths Year of birth unknown {{England-bishop-stub