He was the last abbot of Glanstonbury. He refused to swear to Henry's act of supremacy in 1539 . During trial he was accused of theft from his church - few details are known.
Richard was publicly murdered near the abbey with two fellow monks probably as a deterrent to others. The monks were dispersed and the property given to local gentry friendly to the Government
Richard Whiting - abbot - died in 1539.
Richard A. Whiting died in 1938.
Richard H. Whiting died in 1888.
Richard Whiting died in 1539.
Richard Atkinson Abbot died in 1954.
Richard - first abbot of Fountains - died in 1139.
Because he wanted to break away from the Catholic Church, and Richard Whiting stood in his way.
Richard A. Whiting, the American composer, passed away from a heart attack in 1938. He has since been inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Richard A. Whiting was born in 1891.
Richard H. Whiting was born in 1826.
Richard Atkinson Abbot was born in 1883.
Richard Whiting - rugby league - was born on 1984-12-20.