Bishop Richard Terrick 1710-1777

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

In 1729 Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 19] graduated from Clare College, Cambridge University with a Master of Arts: Cambridge University.

In 1739 Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 29] was appointed Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons which position he held until 1742.

In 1747 Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 37] was elected Bishop of Peterborough through the influence of William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire [aged 26] the Prime Minister.

In 1747 Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 37] was awarded Doctor of Divinity.

In 1764 Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 54] was elected Bishop of London.

In 1776 Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 66] refused the Archbishop of York on the grounds of ill health.

Before 1777 [his son-in-law] Archdeacon Anthony Hamilton [aged 37] and Anne Terrick were married. She the daughter of Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 66].

On 31st March 1777 (Easter Monday) Bishop Richard Terrick [aged 67] died.

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[his daughter] Anne Terrick was born to Bishop Richard Terrick. She married before 1777 Archdeacon Anthony Hamilton and had issue.

Elizabeth Terrick Baroness Harrowby born to Bishop Richard Terrick.