About Richard Gravesend
Lived 1250 – 1303 (aged 52–53). Richard Gravesend was an English catholic priest and catholic bishop.
Richard Gravesend (died 1303) was a medieval Bishop of London.
Life
Gravesend held the prebend of Totenhall in the diocese of London. He may have been Archdeacon of Essex and possibly Archdeacon of Northampton, but the identifications are not secure.
Gravesend was elected about 7 May, confirmed 17 May and consecrated on 11 August 1280. He was enthroned in London on 1 October 1280.
Gravesend died on 9 December 1303.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Gravesend?
Bishop of London
When was Richard Gravesend born?
Richard Gravesend was born in 1250 in Gravesend.
When did Richard Gravesend die?
Richard Gravesend died on 9 December 1303 in Fulham Palace.
What was Richard Gravesend's occupation?
Richard Gravesend was a catholic priest and catholic bishop.
What nationality was Richard Gravesend?
Richard Gravesend was English.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Richard Gravesend
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