Richard Poore | |
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Bishop of Durham | |
![]() Sculpture on the west front of Salisbury Cathedral of Richard Poore, holding a model of the cathedral in his hand | |
Appointed | 14 May 1228 |
Term ended | 15 April 1237 |
Predecessor | William Scot |
Successor | Thomas de Melsonby |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Chichester Bishop of Salisbury Dean of Salisbury |
Orders | |
Consecration | 25 January 1215 |
Personal details | |
Died | 15 April 1237 Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset |
Buried | probably church at Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset |
Denomination | Catholic |
Richard Poore or Poor (died 15 April 1237) was a medieval English bishop best known for his role in the establishment of Salisbury Cathedral and the City of Salisbury, moved from the nearby fortress of Old Sarum. He served as Bishop of Chichester, Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham.