13 Facts About Richard Swinefield

Richard Swinefield was a medieval Bishop of Hereford, England.

Richard Swinefield graduated as a doctor of divinity before holding several ecclesiastical offices, including that of Archdeacon of London.

Richard Swinefield was noted for his hostility to Jews and demanded their removal from Christian society, and ultimately, from England.

Richard Swinefield was buried in Hereford Cathedral where his memorial still stands.

Richard Swinefield's father was Stephen of Swinfield, who died in 1282, and his brother Stephen remained a layman.

Richard Swinefield was a doctor of divinity degree, but where he graduated is not known.

Richard Swinefield rarely attended Parliament, usually excusing himself on the grounds of urgent diocesan business or his own bad health.

Richard Swinefield inherited several lawsuits from his predecessor, which he managed to settle.

Richard Swinefield resolved a dispute over the boundary between the diocese of Hereford and the Welsh diocese of St Asaph, to the advantage of Hereford.

Richard Swinefield was concerned to ensure that his clergy were well treated.

Richard Swinefield worked to ensure that churches within his diocese were not misappropriated through the granting of custody to unworthy candidates, and was vigilant over monastic houses.

Richard Swinefield's orders were disobeyed, and local dignitaries attended the event.

Richard Swinefield threatened them with excommunication if they did not repent of their actions.