Richard of Chichester (also known as Richard de Wych or variations thereof) (Droitwich, 1197 – 3 April 1253 in Dover) is a saint (canonized 1262) who was Bishop of Chichester. His original shrine in Chichester Cathedral was a richly-decorated centre of pilgrimage which was destroyed in 1538.
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