Richard le Gras facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Richard le Gras |
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| Abbot of Evesham | |
| Elected | 25 September 1236 |
| Reign ended | 9 December 1242 |
| Predecessor | Randulf of Evesham |
| Successor | Thomas of Gloucester |
| Other posts | Prior of Hunley Priory |
| Personal details | |
| Died | 9 December 1242 Gascony |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Richard le Gras (Richard the Bold in French; died 9 December 1242) was Lord Keeper of England and Abbot of Evesham in the 13th century.
Richard was prior of Hurley Priory before his election as abbot on 25 September 1236. He was blessed by the Bishop of Coventry on 30 November 1236 and was installed in office on 6 December 1236.
Richard was Lord Keeper from 1240 to 1242.
Richard was elected Bishop of Coventry in 1241, but either did not accept the office or died before the disputed election was resolved. He died in Gascony on 9 December 1242.
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| Catholic Church titles | ||
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| Preceded by Randulf of Evesham |
Abbot of Evesham 1236–1242 |
Succeeded by Thomas of Gloucester |
| Preceded by Hugh de Pateshull |
Bishop of Coventry and Lichfield 1241–1242 never consecrated |
Succeeded by Robert de Monte Pessulano |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Ralph Neville |
Keeper of the Great Seal 1240–1242 |
Succeeded by Ralph Neville |
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