Richard Talbot (died 1262) was a medieval Bishop of London-elect.

Life

Talbot was the nephew of Fulk Basset, Bishop of London.[1] He held the prebends of Mora and Finsbury in the diocese of London before being named treasurer of the diocese by 20 August 1257.[2] He was Dean of St Paul's in London by 26 January 1262.[3] He was elected bishop on 18 August 1262[1] and that election was confirmed by the archbishop;[citation needed] but Talbot died on either 28 September or 29 September 1262 before he could be consecrated.[1]

Citations

References

  • Greenway, Diana E. (1968). "Bishops". Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300. Vol. 1, St. Paul's, London. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  • Greenway, Diana E. (1968). "Deans". Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300. Vol. 1, St. Paul's, London. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
  • Greenway, Diana E. (1968). "Treasurers". Fasti Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1066-1300. Vol. 1, St. Paul's, London. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 29 October 2007.
Catholic Church titles
Preceded by Bishop of London
1262
Succeeded by