Biography of Richard Terrick Bishop 1710-1777

In 1710 Richard Terrick Bishop was born in York [Map].

In 1729 Richard Terrick Bishop (age 19) graduated from Clare College, Cambridge University with a Master of Arts: Cambridge University.

In 1739 Richard Terrick Bishop (age 29) was appointed Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons which position he held until 1742.

In 1747 Richard Terrick Bishop (age 37) was elected Bishop of Peterborough through the influence of William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire (age 26) the Prime Minister.

In 1747 Richard Terrick Bishop (age 37) was awarded Doctor of Divinity.

In 1764 Richard Terrick Bishop (age 54) was elected Bishop of London.

In 1776 Richard Terrick Bishop (age 66) refused the Archbishop of York on the grounds of ill health.

Before 1777 [his son-in-law] Archdeacon Anthony Hamilton (age 38) and [his daughter] Anne Terrick were married. She the daughter of Bishop Richard Terrick (age 66).

On 31 Mar 1777 (Easter Monday) Richard Terrick Bishop (age 67) died.

[his daughter] Anne Terrick was born to Richard Terrick Bishop.

Elizabeth Terrick Baroness Harrowby born to Richard Terrick Bishop.