Richard Courtenay

Bishop and university chancellor
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Richard Courtenay

Summary

Richard Courtenay is a human[1]. He was born on +1350-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He died in Harfleur[3]. He died on +1415-09-15T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], diplomat[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Key Facts

  • Richard Courtenay passed away in Harfleur[3].
  • Richard Courtenay was born on +1350-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Richard Courtenay died on +1415-09-15T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Richard Courtenay is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].
  • Richard Courtenay's father was Philip Courtenay[9].
  • Richard Courtenay's mother was Anne Wake[10].
  • Richard Courtenay worked as a Catholic priest[5].
  • Richard Courtenay's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Richard Courtenay's professions included Catholic bishop[7].
  • Richard Courtenay held the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Norwich (England)[11].
  • Richard Courtenay held the position of Dean of St Asaph[12].
  • Richard Courtenay held the position of Dean of Wells[13].
  • Richard Courtenay held the position of Master of the Jewel Office[14].
  • Richard Courtenay was educated at Exeter College[15].
  • Richard Courtenay's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].
  • Richard Courtenay is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Courtenay's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Courtenay's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08kpzf[19].
  • Richard Courtenay's family name is recorded as Courtenay[20].
  • Richard Courtenay's given name is recorded as Richard[21].
  • Richard Courtenay's Catholic Hierarchy person ID is recorded as courtr[22].
  • Richard Courtenay's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[23].
  • Richard Courtenay's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Richard Courtenay's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 6455[25].
  • Richard Courtenay's consecrator is recorded as Thomas Arundel[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Courtenay was born on +1350-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Philip Courtenay[9]. His mother was Anne Wake[10].

Education

Richard Courtenay was educated at Exeter College[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5], diplomat[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Norwich (England)[11]; Dean of St Asaph[12]; Dean of Wells[13], a position[27], in United Kingdom[28], founded in 1140[29]; and Master of the Jewel Office[14], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Richard Courtenay's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[16].

Death and Burial

Richard Courtenay died on +1415-09-15T00:00:00Z[4]. He passed away in Harfleur[3]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[8].

FAQs

Where did Richard Courtenay die?

Richard Courtenay passed away in Harfleur[3].

Who were Richard Courtenay's parents?

Richard Courtenay's father was Philip Courtenay[9]. Richard Courtenay's mother was Anne Wake[10].

What did Richard Courtenay do for work?

Richard Courtenay worked as Catholic priest[5], diplomat[6], and Catholic bishop[7].

Where did Richard Courtenay go to school?

Richard Courtenay was educated at Exeter College[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Catholic-Hierarchy.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [2] . wikidata.org.
  17. [4] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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