Biography of Bishop Richard Cheyney 1513-1579

In 1513 Bishop Richard Cheyney was born.

In 1530 Bishop Richard Cheyney (age 17) was elected Fellow of Pembroke Hall [Map].

On 24th February 1532 Bishop Richard Cheyney (age 19) was ordained sub-deacon.

On 21st September 1534 Bishop Richard Cheyney (age 21) was ordained priest.

On 3rd February 1552 Bishop Richard Cheyney (age 39) was appointed Archdeacon of Hereford.

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On 29th April 1579 Bishop Richard Cheyney (age 66) died.