Because Richard is given the title of magister or master, it is assumed that he attended a university, but which one is unknown.

[2] Blund was elected about 30 January 1245 and consecrated on 22 October 1245 at Reading by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Boniface of Savoy.

[2][3] Little is known of his activities as bishop, although the medieval chronicler Matthew Paris considered him a good choice for bishop.

[3] After his death, a number of his clerks used his seal to forge letters giving away the bishop's property and awarding benefices.

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