Baron Rich

Rich was a prominent lawyer and politician, who served as Solicitor General and Speaker of the House of Commons and was Lord Chancellor of England from 1547 to 1551.

The Rich family descended from Richard Rich, a wealthy mercer who served as Sheriff of London in 1441, and Sir Richard was his great-grandson.

His other son, Richard, was the first husband of Catherine Knyvet and supported the Reformation.

Key Boxes with heavy borders follow the progress of Rich titles.

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