William de Raley

William de Raley
Bishop of Winchester
Appointed1 September 1242
Term ended1250
PredecessorPeter des Roches
SuccessorAymer de Valence
Other post(s)Bishop-elect of Coventry and Lichfield
Bishop of Norwich
Personal details
Diedbefore 1 September 1250
Buried1 September 1250
DenominationRoman Catholic

William de Raley[a] (died 1250) was a medieval judge, administrator and bishop. Most historians now believe that he was the author of the great law book Bracton.[2]

  1. ^ Fryde et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 261
  2. ^ "Speak to Henry de Bracton". The National Archives.


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