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 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."]

JOHN RIVERS,

LORD MAYOR OF LONDON, 1573,

Was a native of Penshurst. He was a member of the Grocers' Company, and served the office of Sheriff in 1565.

[See "Fuller's Worthies."]

ROBERT OF SWINFIELD,

BISHOP OF HEREFORD, 1283,

Was so called from Swinfield, near Dover, his native place. He was much famed for his pulpit eloquence and other accomplishments. After presiding over the diocese for thirty-four years, he died 15th March, 1316.

[See "Duncumb's Herefordshire."]

LAWRENCE ROOKE,

MATHEMATICIAN AND ASTRONOMER,

Was born at Deptford in 1623, and educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge, whence, after taking his