Richard de Morcester

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Richard de Morcester was an Archdeacon in the Diocese of Exeter from 1315 [1] to 1318.

He was Archdeacon of Barnstaple from 1315 to 1318 and Archdeacon of Exeter in 1318.

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Church of England titles
Preceded by
William Fitsrogo
Archdeacon of Barnstaple
13151318
Succeeded by
Walter Giffard
Preceded by
Richard de Coleton
Archdeacon of Exeter
2 February 1318
11 June 1318
Succeeded by
Thomas de Hereward