Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich
Former Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain
Richard Rich, 1st Baron Rich, was Lord Chancellor during King Edward VI of England's reign, from 1547 until January 1552. He was the founder of Felsted School with its associated almshouses in Essex in 1564. Wikipedia
Born: July 1496, City of London, United Kingdom
Died: June 12, 1567 (age 70 years), Rochford, United Kingdom
Spouse: Elizabeth Jenks
Children: Robert Rich, 2nd Baron Rich, Frances Rich, Elizabeth Rich, and more
Great grandchildren: Robert Rich, 2nd Earl of Warwick, Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, Elizabeth Drury, and more
Parents: Joan Dingley and Richard Rich
Organization founded: Felsted School
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