Richard Swinefield
13th and 14th-century English Bishop of Hereford / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard Swinefield (or Richard de Swinfield; died 15 March 1317) was a medieval Bishop of Hereford, England. He graduated as a doctor of divinity before holding several ecclesiastical offices, including that of Archdeacon of London. As a bishop, he dedicated considerable efforts to securing the canonisation of Thomas de Cantilupe, his predecessor, for whom he had worked during his lifetime. Active in his diocese, he devoted little time to national political life. He was noted for his hostility to Jews and demanded their removal from Christian society, and ultimately, from England. He was buried in Hereford Cathedral where his memorial still stands.
Richard Swinefield | |
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Bishop of Hereford | |
Elected | 1 October 1282 |
Term ended | 15 March 1317 |
Predecessor | Thomas de Cantilupe |
Successor | Adam Orleton |
Other post(s) | Archdeacon of London |
Orders | |
Consecration | 7 March 1283 |
Personal details | |
Died | 15 March 1317 |
Buried | Hereford Cathedral |