Richard Bell (bishop) explained

Richard Bell
Bishop of Carlisle
Religion:Catholic
Appointed:11 February 1478
Term End:4 September 1495
Predecessor:Edward Story
Successor:William Senhouse
Consecration:26 April 1478
Death Date:1496

Richard Bell (died 1496) was a Bishop of Carlisle. He was selected 11 February 1478, and consecrated 26 April 1478. He resigned the see on 4 September 1495, and died in 1496.[1] He served as Prior of Finchale from 1457 to 1464.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Fryde, et al. Handbook of British Chronology p. 236
  2. Raines Charters of Endowment