Richard Rogers (bishop)

Richard Rogers (1532/3 – 1597) was an eminent 16th Century Priest.

Richard Rogers was educated at Christ's College, Cambridge. In 1559, Rogers was made archdeacon of St Asaph, and on 15 May 1569 he was consecrated Suffragan Bishop of Dover. After his death no more Suffragan Bishops were appointed until 1870. He was Dean of Canterbury from 1584 to his death.