Robert de Stratford

Robert de Stratford (c. 1292 – 9 April 1362) was an English bishop and was one of Edward III's principal ministers.

[2] Robert senior has been identified as ‘Master’ Robert, co-founder and first master of the hospital of St Cross within the town, but in view of the title magister and the celibate status required, this appears unlikely.

[9] He was elected Bishop of Chichester between 23 July and 18 August 1337, and was consecrated 30 November 1337.

[10] Stratford made his will and died at his manor of Aldingbourne in Sussex on 9 April 1362.

His recumbent effigy lies in the south choir aisle of Chichester Cathedral.

Coats of arms attributed to Robert de Stratford :
  • a) a fess humette between three trestles, argent
  • b) a fess humette or, between three trestles, argent [ 1 ]