Richard Wendene
| Richard Wendene | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Rochester | |
| Elected | 26 March 1235 |
| Term ended | 12 October 1250 |
| Predecessor | Henry Sandford |
| Successor | Lawrence of St Martin |
| Other posts | Rector of Bromley |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 21 November 1238 |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
circa 1219 Wendover |
| Died | 12 October 1250 Essex |
| Denomination | Catholic |
Richard Wendene (c. 1219-1250) was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.
Wendene's family held lands between Wendover near Buckingham and Wenden in Essex, and he was appointed as Rector of Bromley in Kent.
Wendene was advanced as bishop, being elected on 26 March 1235, and consecrated on 21 November 1238 in Rochester Cathedral.
Wendene died on 12 October 1250, at Danbury Palace in the diocesan manor of Freckenham, Suffolk.
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