Richard de Wentworth

Richard de Wentworth 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.

Wentworth was elected bishop on 4 May 1338 and consecrated on 12 July 1338.

Wentworth was named Lord Chancellor of England on 6 July 1338 and held that office until his death.

Wentworth died on 8 December 1339.

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References

• Fryde, E. B.; Greenway, D. E.; Porter, S.; Roy, I. (1996). Handbook of British Chronology (Third revised ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 0-521-56350-X.

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