Richard de Bury
14th-century Bishop of Durham, Chancellor of England, Treasurer of England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Richard de Bury (24 January 1287[lower-alpha 1] – 14 April 1345), also known as Richard Aungerville or Aungervyle,[3] was an English priest, teacher, bishop, writer, and bibliophile. He was a patron of learning and one of the first English collectors of books. He is chiefly remembered for his Philobiblon, written to inculcate in the clergy the pursuit of learning and the love of books. The Philobiblon is considered one of the earliest books to discuss librarianship in-depth.
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Richard de Bury | |
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Bishop of Durham | |
Appointed | February 1333 |
Term ended | 14 April 1345 |
Predecessor | Lewis de Beaumont |
Successor | Thomas Hatfield |
Personal details | |
Born | 24 January 1287 near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England |
Died | 14 April 1345 (aged 58) Bishop Auckland, Durham, England |
Denomination | Catholic |
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