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Adm. sizar (age 18) at CAIUS, Jan. 15, 1765. S. of Richard, surgeon, of Long Stratton, Norfolk. B. there Sept. 5, 1746. Schools, Botesdale (Mr Galloway) and Thetford (Mr Galloway). Scholar, 1765-9; matric. Michs. 1766; B.A. (9th Wrangler) 1769; M.A. 1772; D.D. 1796. Fellow, 1769. President, 1790-5. Master, 1795-1803. Vice-Chancellor, 1796. Ord. deacon (Norwich) Dec. 26, 1769; priest (Peterb.) June (Trinity Sunday) 1772. Held many College offices. Took the surname of Belward, 1791. V. of Long Stratton, Norfolk, 1794-5. Died May 16, 1803. Buried at Diss. 'Monumental inscription.'M.I. Benefactor to the College. (Venn, II. 82; III. 132-3; Northants. Clergy.)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1769 | Ordi(ordination) | Fisher, Richard | / | deacon | View |
| 1794 | Appt(Institution) | Belward, Richard Fisher | Long Stratton alias Stratton St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1794 | Appt(Institution) | Belward, Richard Fisher | Norwich, St Clement at the Bridge / | Rector | View |
| 1795 | Vac(resignation) | Belward, Richard Fisher | Long Stratton alias Stratton St Mary / | Rector | View |
| 1795 | Vac(resignation) | Belward, Richard Fisher | Norwich, St Clement at the Bridge / | Rector | View |