Richard Trevor

(b. Sept. 30, 1707, Peckham, Southwark, London – d. June 9, 1771, London, England )

Gender: M

Richard Trevor (1707-1771) was Bishop of Durham from 1752 until his death. In 1756 he purchased thirteen paintings by Francisco de Zurbarán depicting the Biblical patriarch Jacob and twelve of his sons, and displayed them in Auckland Castle, where they can be seen today.

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Richard Trevor

Mentioned in 4 letters

Title	EMCO ID
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to James Beattie	2160
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Morris Robinson	2625
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Morris Robinson	3126
Letter from Elizabeth Montagu to Elizabeth Carter	3573

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