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Jocelin of Wells also known as Jocelinus Thoteman or Jocelin Troteman (died 19 November 1242) was a medieval Bishop of Bath (and Glastonbury). He was the brother of Hugh de Wells who became Bishop of Lincoln. Jocelin became a canon of Wells Cathedral before 1200 and was elected bishop in 1206. During King John of England’s dispute with Pope Innocent III Jocelin at first remained with the king but after the excommunication of John in late 1209 Jocelin went into exile.
