| Richard de Wentworth | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of London | |
| Elected | 4 May 1338 |
| Term ended | 8 December 1339 |
| Predecessor | Stephen Gravesend |
| Successor | Ralph Stratford |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 12 July 1338 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 8 December 1339 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Richard de Wentworth was a medieval Bishop of London.
Wentworth was a canon of St. Paul's when he was named Lord Privy Seal on 25 March 1337, holding that office until early July 1338.
Wentworth was elected bishop on 4 May 1338 and consecrated on 12 July 1338.
Wentworth was named Lord Chancellor of England on 6 July 1338 and held that office until his death.
Wentworth died on 8 December 1339.
Citations
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 94
- ^ Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 258
- Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 86
References
- Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byWilliam de la Zouche | Lord Privy Seal 1337–1338 |
Succeeded byWilliam Kilsby |
| Preceded byRobert Stratford | Lord Chancellor 1338–1339 |
Succeeded byJohn de Stratford |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded byStephen Gravesend | Bishop of London 1338–1339 |
Succeeded byRalph Stratford |
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