Richard Rogers (1532/33 – 1597) was an eminent 16th-century priest who became Suffragan Bishop of Dover.[1]
Richard Rogers was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge.[2] In 1559, Rogers was made archdeacon of St Asaph, and on 15 May 1569 he was consecrated Suffragan Bishop of Dover.[3] After his death no more Suffragan Bishops were appointed until 1870.[4] He was the Dean of Canterbury from 1584 till his death.
Notes
edit- ^ Visits St James’, Dover
- ^ "Rogers, Richard (RGRS562R)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ^ DNB details
- ^ "Faith, History and Practice of the Church of England": Eaton, W. E: London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1957
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