Richard Chenevix (bishop)
Richard Chenevix | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of Waterford and Lismore | |
Richard Chenevix | |
| Installed | 15 January 1746 |
| Term ended | 11 September 1779 |
| Predecessor | Charles Este |
| Successor | William Newcome |
| Other post | Bishop of Killaloe |
| Orders | |
| Consecration | 28 July 1745 by Charles Cobbe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Chenevix |
| Died | 11 September 1779 |
| Denomination | Church of Ireland |
| Children | Philipa Melosina, Philip Chenevix |
| Alma mater | Peterhouse, Cambridge |
Richard Chenevix (1698 – 11 September 1779) was Bishop of Waterford and Lismore. He was the grandfather of Melesina Trench and was responsible for her upbringing after she was orphaned, until his death.