Richard Sydnor Explained

Richard Sydnor was the Receiver and Steward of Bishop Oldham of Exeter Cathedral from 10 Henry VII (1505) to 5 Henry VIII (1514) - see Exeter Cathedral MS. 3690.[1]

He was Archdeacon of Cornwall in 1515 and then Archdeacon of Totnes from 1515 to 1534.[2]

In 1519 he was appointed Canon of the tenth stall at St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, a position he held until 1534.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Mumford M.D., Alfred A.. Hugh Oldham 1452(?)-1519. Faber & Faber. 1936. London. 30, 139.
  2. Web site: Archdeacons: Totnes | British History Online . british-history.ac.uk. 2015-10-05.
  3. Fasti Wyndesorienses, May 1950. S.L. Ollard. Published by the Dean and Canons of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.