John Clerk (bishop)
John Clerk | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Bath and Wells | |
| Church | Roman Catholic Church |
| Province | Canterbury |
| Diocese | Bath and Wells |
| Predecessor | Thomas Wolsey |
| Successor | William Knight |
| Previous post(s) | Dean of Windsor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Died | 3 January 1541 |
| Buried | St Botolph's Church, Aldgate |
| Denomination | Catholic |
John Clerk (died 3 January 1541) was an English bishop. He was educated at Cambridge University, and went on to serve under Cardinal Wolsey in a variety of capacities. He was also useful in a diplomatic capacity to both Wolsey and Henry VIII of England.