Richard Richmond, LL.D | |
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Bishop of Sodor and Man | |
In office | 1773 to 1780 (death) |
Predecessor | Mark Hiddesley |
Successor | George Mason |
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Died | 1780 |
Denomination | Church of England |
Styles of Richard Richmond, LL.D. | |
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Reference style | The Right Reverend |
Spoken style | My Lord |
Religious style | Bishop |
Richard Richmond, LL.D. (died 1780) was an Anglican clergyman who served in the Church of England as the Bishop of Sodor and Man from 1773 to 1780. [1]
He was nominated Bishop of Sodor and Man by John Murray, 3rd Duke of Atholl and Charlotte Murray, Duchess of Atholl on 23 January 1773, and was consecrated on 14 February 1773. [1] [2]
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Preceded by Mark Hiddesley | Bishop of Sodor and Man 1773–1780 | Succeeded by George Mason |
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