Bury, Richard de, 1287-1345
English priest, bishop, scholar, government official, and bibliophile. He was tutor to the future King Edward III (1312-1377), who upon accession rewarded de Bury with royal household and government offices. The patronage of the king and Pope John XXII, to which de Bury served briefly as chaplain, resulted in his elevation in the Church, including to the see of Durham. He was also sent on several diplomatic missions on the Continent. He is perhaps best known for his patronage of learning and book collection, for which he wrote Philobiblon.
- HMML ID
- 716016487996
- PURL
- LC name
- Bury, Richard de, 1287-1345
- HMML name
- Bury, Richard de, 1287-1345
- Library of Congress
- VIAF
Variants
- Aungerville, Richard
- Beri, Richard de
- Bury, Ricardus de
Name elements
- Given names
- Richard
- Family names
- Bury
Personal information
- Birth date
- 1287
- Death date
- 1345
- Centuries
- 13th century CE ● 14th century CE
- Gender
- Males
- Associated countries
- Associated places
- Occupations
- Fields of activity
- Honorary titles
- Bishop of Durham ● Dean of Wells
- Languages
Affiliations
- Affiliation
Preferred citation
"Bury, Richard de, 1287-1345." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified July 21, 2022. https://w3id.org/haf/person/716016487996
Change notes
- Date added
- 2022-07-21
- Last edited
- 2022-07-21