About Richard de Gloucester
Richard de Gloucester was a presbyter.
Richard of Gloucester or Richard FitzRobert was appointed bishop of Bayeux in France in 1138 and died in 1142. He was the eldest son of Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester, but he was illegitimate. His mother was Isabel of Dover, daughter of Samson of Worcester, Bishop of Worcester.
He was the nephew of Richard de Douvres, his predecessor in the see of Bayeux.
Biography His father obtained the see of Bayeux by the support he gave to King Henry I.
Richard donated the church and the dîme d'Isigny to the cathedral chapter in 1138. The same year, he consecrated the Abbey of Ardenne, dedicated in honour of the Blessed Virgin.
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Who was Richard de Gloucester?
bishop of Bayeux
When did Richard de Gloucester die?
Richard de Gloucester died in 1142.
What was Richard de Gloucester's occupation?
Richard de Gloucester was a presbyter.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Richard de Gloucester
· DBpedia: Richard of Gloucester (bishop of Bayeux)
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