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Richard Edes
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Early 19th century engraving of an earlier portrait
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| Born | 1555 |
| Died | 1604 (aged 48–49) Worcester
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| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
| Occupation | Clergyman |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Westphalian |
Richard Edes (born 1555, died 1604) was an important English church leader. He became the Dean of Worcester Cathedral. He was also chosen to help translate the famous King James Version of the Bible, but he passed away early in the project.
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The Early Life of Richard Edes
Richard Edes was likely born in Bedfordshire, England. He went to Westminster School for his education. In 1571, he became a student at Christ Church, Oxford, which is a famous university.
Becoming a Preacher
At Oxford, Richard Edes studied hard. He earned his first degree in 1574 and a master's degree in 1578. He decided to become a clergyman, which is a leader in the church. He quickly became known as a very good preacher.
Rising in the Church
Richard Edes was well-liked by the royal court. This helped him get important jobs in the church quickly.
- In 1584, he became a Prebendary at Salisbury Cathedral.
- In 1586, he got a similar role at Christ Church.
- In 1590, he became a prebendary at Hereford Cathedral.
By 1596, he was made the treasurer of Hereford Cathedral. He also became a chaplain to Elizabeth I, who was the Queen of England at the time.
Dean of Worcester Cathedral
On June 19, 1597, Richard Edes was given a very important job. He became the Dean of Worcester. This meant he was in charge of Worcester Cathedral. He also became the rector (head priest) of a church in Upton-upon-Severn in 1598.
Working on the King James Bible
When King James I became king, Richard Edes also became his chaplain. King James I decided to create a new English translation of the Bible. This translation would become known as the King James Version.
Richard Edes was one of 54 scholars chosen for this huge project. He joined the group of translators who met in Oxford. Sadly, he passed away on November 19, 1604, in Worcester. This was very early in the Bible translation project. He was buried in a special chapel at Worcester Cathedral. His wife, Margaret, put up a monument to remember him.
Richard Edes's Writings
Richard Edes was also a writer. He was thought to have written a Latin play called Julius Caesar (also known as Caesar Interfectus). This play was performed in 1582, but it has mostly been lost.
He also wrote Latin poems about a trip he took with his friend Toby Mathew. These poems were called Iter Boreale. Richard Edes wrote other poems in both Latin and English too. Some of his sermons were published after he died. These included 'Six Learned and Godly Sermons' in 1604 and 'Three Sermons' in 1627.
