Biography of Bishop Richard de Bury 1287-1345
On 24 Jan 1287 Bishop Richard de Bury was born.
Around 1322 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 34) was appointed tutor to the future King Edward III of England (age 9).
In 1327 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 39) was appointed Treasurer of the Wardrobe.
In 1327 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 39) was appointed Lord Privy Seal.
In 1327 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 39) was appointed Cofferer of the Household.
In 1330 and 1333 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 45) was sent as ambassador to the papal court in exile at Avignon.
In Feb 1333 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 46) was appointed Dean of Wells.
In Sep 1333 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 46) was appointed Bishop of Durham.
In Feb 1334 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 47) was appointed Lord Treasurer.
After 1345. Chapel of the Nine Altars, Durham Cathedral [Map]. Memorial to Bishop Richard de Bury (age 57).
On 14 Apr 1345 Bishop Richard de Bury (age 58) died.