Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, was an English lawyer, statesman, and nobleman who served as Lord Chancellor of England during the reign of King Edward VI from 1547 to 1551. He amassed considerable wealth and influence through his involvement in the Dissolution of the Monasteries, acquiring extensive lands and properties formerly owned by the Roman Catholic Church in England. He also played a prominent role in the prosecution of individuals perceived as threats to the crown’s authority, including the Catholic figures Thomas More and John Fisher, as well as the Protestant martyr Anne Askew. In 1564, he founded Felsted School in Essex along with its associated almshouses, leaving a lasting legacy in education and charitable institutions.
Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, English politician, Lord Chancellor of England (born 1490)
On June 12, in the year 1567, Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, English politician, Lord Chancellor of England (born 1490). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of June 12, one of 403 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on June 12, 1567 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 24 March 2026.
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