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Richard Clifford

1301 – 1421

English bishop

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About Richard Clifford

Lived 1301 – 1421 (aged 119–120). Richard Clifford was an English catholic priest and catholic bishop.

Richard Clifford (died 1421) was a Bishop of London who had previously been Bishop of Worcester, Bishop-elect of Bath and Wells, and Lord Privy Seal.

Clifford's brother was the politician Robert Clifford, who was member of parliament (MP) first for Northumberland and later for Kent.

Clifford was appointed Lord Privy Seal on 14 November 1397 and resigned on 4 November 1401. He was Keeper of the Great Wardrobe from 1390 to 1398.

Clifford was elected to the see of Bath and Wells on 12 May 1400, but not consecrated, as he was instead translated to the see of Worcester. Clifford was elected to the see of Worcester on 19 August 1401 and consecrated on 9 October 1401.

Clifford was translated to the see of London on 22 June 1407. He planned to found a college of the University of Oxford which he intended to name London College. However, he died on 20 August 1421 and his plan did not survive him.

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Born
1301
Birth century
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Positions held
Roman Catholic Bishop of London, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bath and Wells, Roman Catholic bishop of Worcester (England)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Clifford?

English bishop

When was Richard Clifford born?

Richard Clifford was born in 1301.

When did Richard Clifford die?

Richard Clifford died on 20 August 1421.

What was Richard Clifford's occupation?

Richard Clifford was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.

What nationality was Richard Clifford?

Richard Clifford was English.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Clifford

· Wikidata: Q7324791

· DBpedia: Richard Clifford

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