Richard Edes

Richard Edes (or Eedes) 1554–1604) was an Anglican English churchman and writer. He was educated at Westminster School, and was elected student of Christ Church, Oxford in 1571. There he proceeded B.A. 17 December 1574, and M.A. 2 May 1578. Taking orders he was a noted preacher. He was elected university proctor 10 April 1583, proceeded B.D. 6 July 1584, and D.D. 6 July 1590.

In favour at court, he had rapid preferment, with prebends at Salisbury (1584), Christ Church (1586), and Hereford (1590). He was made treasurer of Hereford Cathedral in 1596. In the same year he was appointed as chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I.

He also wrote poetry. A journey north with his friend Toby Mathew prompted Latin verse. He published Iter Boreale in 1584.

Anthony Wood called him "a most noted and celebrated preacher" and his work was noted in Francis Meres’ 1598 book, The Wits Commonwealth. and 'Three Sermons,' London, 1627.