Richard Vaughan

Welsh bishop of the Church of England
Person human Q7329644
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Richard Vaughan

Summary

Richard Vaughan is a human[1]. Born in Llŷn Peninsula[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1550[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 30, 1607[5]. He worked as an Anglican priest[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Llŷn Peninsula[2], Richard Vaughan…
  • Richard Vaughan passed away in London[4].
  • Richard Vaughan was born on January 1, 1550[3].
  • Richard Vaughan died on March 30, 1607[5].
  • Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[8].
  • Richard Vaughan's father was Thomas ap Robert Vaughan[9].
  • Richard Vaughan's mother was Catrin ferch Gruffudd John Gruffudd[10].
  • A child of Richard Vaughan was Dorothy Vaughan[11].
  • A child of Richard Vaughan was Elizabeth Vaughan[12].
  • A child of Richard Vaughan was Joanna Vaughan[13].
  • Richard Vaughan held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Richard Vaughan is identified as part of the Welsh people ethnic group[15].
  • Richard Vaughan worked as an Anglican priest[6].
  • Richard Vaughan held the position of Bishop of London[16].
  • Richard Vaughan held the position of Bishop of Chester[17].
  • Richard Vaughan held the position of Archdeacon of Middlesex[18].
  • Richard Vaughan held the position of Bishop of Bangor[19].
  • Richard Vaughan was educated at St John's College[20].
  • Richard Vaughan's religion is recorded as Church of England[21].
  • Richard Vaughan is recorded as male[22].
  • Richard Vaughan's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Richard Vaughan's diocese is recorded as Diocese of London[24].
  • Richard Vaughan's family name is recorded as Vaughan[25].
  • Richard Vaughan's given name is recorded as Richard[26].
  • Richard Vaughan's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Richard Vaughan's place of birth was Llŷn Peninsula[2]. He was born on January 1, 1550[3]. His father was Thomas ap Robert Vaughan[9]. His mother was Catrin ferch Gruffudd John Gruffudd[10]. He is identified as part of the Welsh people ethnic group[15].

Education

Richard Vaughan's education included a stint at St John's College[20].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Vaughan worked as an Anglican priest[6]. Positions held include Bishop of London[16], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1559[30]; Bishop of Chester[17], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1541[33]; Archdeacon of Middlesex[18], a position[34]; and Bishop of Bangor[19], a position[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1558[37].

Personal Life

Children include Dorothy Vaughan[11], of Kingdom of England[38]; Elizabeth Vaughan[12], b. 1570[39]; and Joanna Vaughan[13]. Richard Vaughan's religion is recorded as Church of England[21].

Death and Burial

Richard Vaughan died on March 30, 1607[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at St Paul's Cathedral[8].

Why It Matters

Richard Vaughan ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Richard Vaughan born?

Born in Llŷn Peninsula[2], Richard Vaughan…

Where did Richard Vaughan die?

Richard Vaughan passed away in London[4].

Who were Richard Vaughan's parents?

Richard Vaughan's father was Thomas ap Robert Vaughan[9]. Richard Vaughan's mother was Catrin ferch Gruffudd John Gruffudd[10].

What did Richard Vaughan do for work?

Richard Vaughan worked as Anglican priest[6].

Where did Richard Vaughan go to school?

Richard Vaughan was educated at St John's College[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Dictionary of Welsh Biography. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Dictionary of welsh biography id s-VAUG-RIC-1550
    Educated at St John's College
    Mother Catrin ferch Gruffudd John Gruffudd
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