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61Taylor [2] — Taylor (spr. Tehl r), 1) Thomas, geb. zu Cambridge; war erst Prediger zu Reading u. dann in London u. starb 1632; er schr.: Commentary of the epistle of Paul to Titus and to Philemon; Exposition of the 12 chapter of Johns Relevation; The parable… …
62Covenanters — • The name given to the subscribers (practically the whole Scottish nation) of the two Covenants, the National Covenant of 1638 and the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Covenanters Covena …
63Gordon Riots — • This agitation, so called from the head and spirit of the movement, Lord George Gordon, convulsed the metropolis of England from 2 June till 9 June, 1780 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Gordon Riots Gordon Riots …
64Ireland — • Ireland lies in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain . . . Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Ireland Ireland † …
65Knox, John — • Scotch Protestant leader, b. at Haddington, Scotland, between 1505 and 1515; d. at Edinburgh, 24 November, 1572 Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Knox, John John Kno …
66John Knox — John Knox † Catholic Encyclopedia ► John Knox Scotch Protestant (Protestantism) leader, b. at Haddington, Scotland, between 1505 and 1515; d. at Edinburgh, 24 November, 1572. All the older biographies assign his birth to 1505, but… …
67Nicholas Cardinal Wiseman — Nicholas Patrick Wiseman † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Nicholas Patrick Wiseman Cardinal, first Archbishop of Westminster; b. at Seville, 2 Aug., 1802; d. in London, 15 Feb., 1865, younger son of James Wiseman, a merchant of Irish family… …
68Orange Order — Orange Institution The Orange Order flag, also known as the Boyne Standard, consisting of an orange background with a St George s Cross and a purple star which was the symbol of Williamite forces. Formation 1796 in …
69HARRISON, William — (1534 1593) William Harrison was a historian and topographer known for his Description of Britaine in Raphael Holinshed s* Chronicles (1577, 1587), but he is also important for his recently rediscovered manuscript, Great English Chronology. Born… …
Renaissance and Reformation 1500-1620: A Biographical Dictionary
70BALE, JOHN — bishop of Ossory, in Ireland; born in Suffolk; a convert from Popery, and supported by Cromwell; was made bishop by Edward VI.; persecuted out of the country as an apostate from Popery; author of a valuable account of early British writers… …
