Archibald Bower

Archibald Bower (January 17, 1686 - September 3, 1766), was a Scottish historian.

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January 17 - 1686 - September 3 - 1766 - Scottish - Historian

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He was born at Dundee, and educated at the Scots College, Douai, became a Jesuit, but afterwards joined the Church of England, and again became a Jesuit. He wrote a History of Rome (1735-44), a History of the Popes (1748-66). These works cannot be regarded as accurate.

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Dundee - Scots College, Douai - Jesuit - Church of England - History of Rome - History of the Popes

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