Peter Heylin

Peter Heylin (1600–1662) was an English ecclesiastical writer.

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1600 - 1662 - English

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He was born in Burford, Oxfordshire, and was one of the clerical followers of King Charles I of England. He suffered for his loyalty to the king, when he was deprived under the Commonwealth of his living of Alresford and other preferments. After the Restoration he was made sub-Dean of Westminster, but poor health prevented further advancement. He was a prolific writer, and a keen and acrimonious controversialist against the Puritans. Among his works are a History of the Reformation, and a Life of Archbishop William Laud (Cyprianus Anglicanus) (1668).

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Burford - Oxfordshire - Charles I of England - Commonwealth - Alresford - Restoration - Westminster - Puritans - History of the Reformation - William Laud - Cyprianus Anglicanus - 1668

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