Richard de Wentworth
Bishop of London and Chancellor of England (died 1339)
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Richard de Wentworth was a medieval Bishop of London.
Richard de Wentworth | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of London | |
| Elected | 4 May 1338 |
| Term ended | 8 December 1339 |
| Predecessor | Stephen Gravesend |
| Successor | Ralph Stratford |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 12 July 1338 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 8 December 1339 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
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]
