Richard Challoner (29 September 1691 – 12 January 1781) was an English Roman Catholic bishop, a leading figure of English Catholicism during the greater part of the 18th century. He is perhaps most famous for his revision of the Douay Rheims translation of the Bible.
Read more about Richard Challoner: Early Life, Education and Academic Career in France, Return To England, Revision of English Bible, Other Works, Later Career, Final Years, Legacy
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