Richard de Wentworth
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| Richard de Wentworth | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of London | |
| Church | Catholic |
| Elected | 4 May 1338 |
| Term ended | 8 December 13391339 |
| Predecessor | Stephen Gravesend |
| Successor | Ralph Stratford |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 12 July 1338 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 8 December 1339 |
Richard de Wentworth (or Richard Bintworth) 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.[1]
Wentworth was elected bishop on 4 May 1338 and consecrated on 12 July 1338.[2]
Wentworth was named Lord Chancellor of England on 6 July 1338 and held that office until his death.[3]
Wentworth died on 8 December 1339.[2]
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| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Lord Privy Seal 1337–1338 |
Succeeded by William Kilsby |
| Preceded by | Lord Chancellor 1338–1339 |
Succeeded by John de Stratford |
| Catholic Church titles | ||
| Preceded by | Bishop of London 1338–1339 |
Succeeded by Ralph Stratford |
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