Richard Chenevix | |
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Bishop of Waterford and Lismore | |
Installed | 15 January 1746 |
Term ended | 11 September 1779 |
Predecessor | Charles Este |
Successor | William Newcome |
Other post(s) | Bishop of Killaloe |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Chenevix |
Died | 11 September 1779 Waterford |
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.