Richard Davies

Welsh bishop and scholar

Richard Davies - Welsh bishop and scholar
Born

1505
520 years ago

Died

November 7th, 1581
443 years ago — 76 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Wales

Links & References

Served as the Bishop of St Asaph and contributed significantly to the Protestant Reformation in Wales. Engaged in scholarship, providing insights into biblical texts and church doctrine. Influenced the establishment of the Welsh Bible translation efforts and supported the education of clergy. Played a key role in promoting Protestant ideologies during a transformative period in Welsh history.

Served as Bishop of St Asaph

Contributed to the Welsh Bible translation

Supported Protestant Reformation efforts

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