About Richard Rogers
Lived 1532 – 1597 (aged 64–65). Richard Rogers was a presbyter, theologian, suffragan bishop, dean and archdeacon.
Richard Rogers (1532/33 – 1597) was an eminent 16th-century priest who became Suffragan Bishop of Dover.
Richard Rogers was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge. In 1559, Rogers was made archdeacon of St Asaph, and on 15 May 1569 he was consecrated Suffragan Bishop of Dover. After his death no more Suffragan Bishops were appointed until 1870. He was the Dean of Canterbury from 1584 till his death.
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Who was Richard Rogers?
Dean of Canterbury
When was Richard Rogers born?
Richard Rogers was born in 1532.
When did Richard Rogers die?
Richard Rogers died in 1597 in Canterbury.
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Richard Rogers was a presbyter, theologian, suffragan bishop, dean and archdeacon.
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