Robert de Stratford was an English bishop, and was one of Edward III of England

Edward III of England

Edward III was King of England from 1327 until his death and is noted for his military success. Restoring royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father, Edward II, Edward III went on to transform the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe...

's principal ministers.

Stratford served for a time as deputy to his brother, John de Stratford

John de Stratford

John de Stratford was Archbishop of Canterbury and Treasurer and Chancellor of England.-Life:John was born at Stratford-on-Avon and educated at Merton College, Oxford, afterwards entering the service of Edward II....

, and in 1337 became chancellor and bishop of Chichester

Bishop of Chichester

The Bishop of Chichester is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Chichester in the Province of Canterbury. The diocese covers the Counties of East and West Sussex. The see is in the City of Chichester where the seat is located at the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity...

. He was elected bishop about 24 August 1337, and was consecrated about 18 August 1337. He was dismissed as chancellor in 1338, but regained the office for six months in 1340.

Stratford died on 9 April 1362.