Richard Cox

English bishop and scholar

Richard Cox - English bishop and scholar
Born

1500
525 years ago

Died

July 22nd, 1581
444 years ago — 81 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

England

Links & References

Served as the Bishop of Ely from 1559 to 1581. Played a role in the establishment of the Church of England after the English Reformation. Involved in the foundation of Trinity College, Cambridge, which strengthened educational structures within the Anglican church. Advocated for the reformed doctrines that shaped Anglican theology.

Bishop of Ely from 1559 to 1581

Involved in founding Trinity College, Cambridge

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