About Richard Blund
Lived 1200 – 1257. Richard Blund was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Richard Blund (or Richard Blundy; died 1257) was a medieval Bishop of Exeter.
Life
Blund's family was an important one in the city of Exeter, as his brother Hilary was mayor of Exeter twice, from 1224 to 1230 and from about 1234 to 1235. Because Richard is given the title of magister or master, it is assumed that he attended a university, but which one is unknown. He was a canon of Exeter Cathedral.
Blund was elected about 30 January 1245 and consecrated on 22 October 1245 at Reading by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Boniface of Savoy. After his death, a number of his clerks used his seal to forge letters giving away the bishop's property and awarding benefices.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Blund?
Bishop of Exeter
When was Richard Blund born?
Richard Blund was born in 1200.
When did Richard Blund die?
Richard Blund died on 26 December 1257.
What was Richard Blund's occupation?
Richard Blund was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Blund. https://biography.guide/richard-blund/
MLA: "Richard Blund." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-blund/.
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