Legislation1533
Serves under Thomas Cromwell as a "lesser hammer" for the demolition of the monasteries, and to secure the operation of Henry VIIIs Act of Supremacy
Historical person
Richard Rich Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Richard Rich, based on 11 World History Database records associated with England.
11 records1533–15539 events1 places
Chronological biography
1533
Solicitor General1533
Appointed Solicitor General
1535
Trial1535
Perjures himself during the trial of Thomas More
1536
Speaker of House of Commons1536
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons
Dissolution19 April 1536
Richs own share of the spoil, acquired either by grant or purchase, included Leez (Leighs) Priory and about a hundred manors in Essex. Rich became the Chancellor of the Court of Augmentations established for the disposal of the monastic revenues
1547
Lord Chancellor1547
Appointed Lord Chancellor
Peerage1547
Created Baron Rich, 1st
1548
Peerage28 February 1548
Created Baron Rich of Leez
1553
Proclamation of Mary1553
Signs a proclamation in favour of Mary
Succession1553
Signs a proclamation in favour of Lady Jane Grey
Succession21 June 1553
One of the subscribers of the device settling the crown on Lady Jane Grey, but he swiftly abandoned his support
Titles and roles
Baron · Baron · Lord Chancellor · Baron · Solicitor General · Earl · Speaker of House of Commons
Record provenance
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