Richard De Bury - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family

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Jan 24, 1287 Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom Died on 14 Apr 1345 (aged 58)

Bishop of Durham; Lord Privy Seal; Lord Chancellor of England; Lord High Treasurer of England

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About Richard De Bury

  • Richard de Bury (24 January 1287 – 14 April 1345), also known as Richard Aungerville or Aungervyle, 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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