Brownist

The Brownists were followers of Robert Browne who was born at Tolethorpe Hall in Rutland, England in about 1550.

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There had been early advocates of a congregational form of organization for the Church of England, in the time of Henry VIII. When, on the re-establishment of the Anglican Church, after Mary's reign, it became clear that the English government had other plans, they looked towards setting up a separate church.

Tolethorpe Hall: Tolethope Hall, Rutland, England is at , near Stamford, Lincolnshire and is the former home of the Browne family, of whom Robert (c. 1550-c. 1633), a notable member, was born there. He was the leader of the Brownists, early advocates of a congregational form of organization for the Church of England...

Rutland: :This article is about the county in England. For other articles on subjects named Rutland, see Rutland (disambiguation)....

England: :For an explanation of often confusing terms like England, (Great) Britain and United Kingdom see British Isles (terminology)....