Richard Chartres

Bishop of London (1995–2017)
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Richard Chartres

Summary

Richard Chartres is a human[1]. He was born in Ware[2]. He was born on July 11, 1947[3]. He worked as a politician[4], historian[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ware[2], Richard Chartres…
  • Richard Chartres was born on July 11, 1947[3].
  • Richard Chartres's father was Richard Arthur Carew Chartres[10].
  • Richard Chartres's mother was Charlotte Day[11].
  • Richard Chartres was married to Caroline McLintock[12].
  • A child of Richard Chartres was Richard Alexander S. Chartres[13].
  • A child of Richard Chartres was Sophie Anastasia Chartres[14].
  • A child of Richard Chartres was Louis Constantine Chartres[15].
  • A child of Richard Chartres was Clio Catherine Victoria Chartres[16].
  • Richard Chartres held citizenship in United Kingdom[17].
  • Richard Chartres worked as a politician[4].
  • Richard Chartres's professions included historian[5].
  • Richard Chartres's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Richard Chartres's professions included writer[7].
  • Richard Chartres's professions included theologian[8].
  • Richard Chartres's professions included Anglican priest[18].
  • Richard Chartres held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Richard Chartres held the position of member of the House of Lords[20].
  • Richard Chartres was employed by Gresham College[21].
  • Richard Chartres's education included a stint at Trinity College[22].
  • Richard Chartres's education included a stint at Ripon College Cuddesdon[23].
  • Richard Chartres's education included a stint at Lincoln Theological College[24].
  • Richard Chartres received the Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[25].
  • Richard Chartres received the Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26].
  • Richard Chartres received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ware[2], Richard Chartres… he was born on July 11, 1947[3]. His father was Richard Arthur Carew Chartres[10]. His mother was Charlotte Day[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Ripon College Cuddesdon[23], a seminary[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1854[34]; and Lincoln Theological College[24], a seminary[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1874[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], historian[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], theologian[8], and Anglican priest[18]. Richard Chartres was employed by Gresham College[21]. Positions held include Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[38], in United Kingdom[39] and member of the House of Lords[20], a position[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1801[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[25], a knighthood[43], in United Kingdom[44]; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27], a grade of an order[45], in United Kingdom[46].

Personal Life

Richard Chartres was married to Caroline McLintock[12]. Children include Richard Alexander S. Chartres[13], Sophie Anastasia Chartres[14], Louis Constantine Chartres[15], and Clio Catherine Victoria Chartres[16]. His religion is recorded as Anglicanism[47].

Why It Matters

Richard Chartres ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (281 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Richard Chartres born?

Born in Ware[2], Richard Chartres…

Who were Richard Chartres's parents?

Richard Chartres's father was Richard Arthur Carew Chartres[10]. Richard Chartres's mother was Charlotte Day[11].

Who was Richard Chartres married to?

Richard Chartres's spouses include Caroline McLintock[12].

What did Richard Chartres do for work?

Richard Chartres worked as politician[4], historian[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and theologian[8].

Where did Richard Chartres go to school?

Richard Chartres was educated at Trinity College[22], Ripon College Cuddesdon[23], and Lincoln Theological College[24].

What awards did Richard Chartres receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[25], Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries[26], and Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[27].

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  2. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  6. [19] . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Retrieved . privycouncil.independent.gov.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . The London Gazette 62106. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
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  15. [4] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, historian, university teacher +3
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  2. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Richard
    Spouse Caroline McLintock
    Employer
    Country of citizenship United Kingdom
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