Men of Kent and Kentishmen/Richard of Gravesend
Richard of Gravesend,
BISHOP OF LONDON, 1280,
Was probably so called from his birthplace. He succeeded Fulke Lovell, who resigned. He was much employed in public affairs, and acted as Ambassador in France. He was a great benefactor of his church where he founded a Chantry. He also founded a Convent for Carmelites at Maldon in Essex. He died at his Palace at Fulham, 9th Dec, 1303, and was buried in his own Cathedral.
[See "Fuller's Worthies."]