Richard Poore

Richard Poore
Bishop of Durham
Sculpture on the west front of Salisbury Cathedral of Richard Poore, holding a model of the cathedral in his hand
Appointed	14 May 1228
Term ended	15 April 1237
Predecessor	William Scot
Successor	Thomas de Melsonby
Other post(s)	Bishop of Chichester Bishop of Salisbury Dean of Salisbury
Orders
Consecration	25 January 1215
Personal details
Died	15 April 1237 Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset
Buried	probably church at Tarrant Keyneston, Dorset
Denomination	Catholic

Richard Poore or Poor (died 15 April 1237) was a medieval English bishop best known for his role in the establishment of Salisbury Cathedral and the City of Salisbury, moved from the nearby fortress of Old Sarum. He served as Bishop of Chichester, Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Durham.