Richard de Wentworth
Bishop of London; Lord Chancellor of England; Lord Privy Seal of England
About Richard de Wentworth
Richard de Wentworth was a judge and catholic bishop.
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.
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Who was Richard de Wentworth?
Bishop of London; Lord Chancellor of England; Lord Privy Seal of England
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Richard de Wentworth died on 8 December 1339.
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Richard de Wentworth was a judge and catholic bishop.
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