Richard Newport (bishop)
14th-century Bishop of London
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Richard Newport was a medieval Bishop of London.
Richard Newport | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of London | |
| Elected | 27 January 1317 |
| Term ended | 24 August 1318 |
| Predecessor | Gilbert Segrave |
| Successor | Stephen Gravesend |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 15 May 1317 |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 24 August 1318 |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Newport was elected 27 January 1317 and consecrated on 15 May 1317. He died on 24 August 1318.[1]
