About Richard Langley
Lived 1563 – 1615 (aged 51–52). Richard Langley was a priest.
Richard Langley D.D. (1563 – May 1615) was Head Master of Eton College from 1591 - 1611 and a Canon of Windsor for a few days in 1615.
Career
He was King’s Scholar at Eton College and educated at King's College, Cambridge, where he graduated with BA in 1585, MA in 1588, B.D. in 1595 and D.D. in 1607.
He was appointed: Head Master of Eton College 1594 - 1611 Rector of Horton, Buckinghamshire Rector of Paglesham and Latchingdon, Essex 1608 - 1615
He was appointed to the third stall in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in 1615 but died a few days after his appointment.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Richard Langley?
English priest
When was Richard Langley born?
Richard Langley was born in 1563.
When did Richard Langley die?
Richard Langley died on 1 May 1615.
What was Richard Langley's occupation?
Richard Langley was a priest.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Richard Langley (priest)
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