Richard Courtenay

Bishop and university chancellor
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Richard Courtenay

Summary

Richard Courtenay is a human[1]. He was born on 1350[2]. He died in Harfleur[3]. He died on September 15, 1415[4]. He worked as a Catholic priest[5], diplomat[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Richard Courtenay passed away in Harfleur[3].
  • Richard Courtenay was born on 1350[2].
  • Richard Courtenay died on September 15, 1415[4].
  • Richard Courtenay is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].
  • Richard Courtenay's father was Philip Courtenay[10].
  • Richard Courtenay's mother was Anne Wake[11].
  • 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)[12].
  • Richard Courtenay held the position of Dean of St Asaph[13].
  • Richard Courtenay held the position of Dean of Wells[14].
  • Richard Courtenay held the position of Master of the Jewel Office[15].
  • Richard Courtenay was educated at Exeter College[16].
  • Richard Courtenay's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].
  • Richard Courtenay is recorded as male[18].
  • Richard Courtenay's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Richard Courtenay's family name is recorded as Courtenay[20].
  • Richard Courtenay's given name is recorded as Richard[21].
  • Richard Courtenay's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[22].
  • Richard Courtenay's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[23].
  • Richard Courtenay's consecrator is recorded as Thomas Arundel[24].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Courtenay was born on 1350[2]. His father was Philip Courtenay[10]. His mother was Anne Wake[11].

Education

Richard Courtenay was educated at Exeter College[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Catholic priest[5], diplomat[6], and Catholic bishop[7]. Positions held include Roman Catholic Bishop of Norwich (England)[12]; Dean of St Asaph[13]; Dean of Wells[14], a position[25], in United Kingdom[26], founded in 1140[27]; and Master of the Jewel Office[15], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29].

Personal Life

Richard Courtenay's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[17].

Death and Burial

Richard Courtenay died on September 15, 1415[4]. He passed away in Harfleur[3]. He is buried at Westminster Abbey[9].

Why It Matters

Richard Courtenay is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[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[10]. Richard Courtenay's mother was Anne Wake[11].

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[16].

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  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Harfleur
    Wikidata description Bishop and university chancellor
    Position held Roman Catholic Bishop of Norwich (England), Dean of St Asaph, Dean of Wells +1
    Geni.com profile id 6000000006906884717
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