Richard Rogers (bishop)

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.

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