Richard Blund (Archdeacon of Barnstaple)

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Richard Blund was Archdeacon of Barnstaple from 1264 to 1265. [1]

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  1. 'The History of Exeter' Oliver,G: Exeter, R.Cullum, 1821 p27
Church of England titles
Preceded by
Henry de Bracton
Archdeacon of Barnstaple
12641265
Succeeded by
Godfrey Giffard


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