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Baxter, Richard

(Encyclopedia) Baxter, Richard, 1615–91, English nonconformist clergyman. Ordained in 1638, he began his ministry at Kidderminster in 1641. He sided with Parliament when the civil war broke out and…

D'Avenant, Sir William

(Encyclopedia) D'Avenant or Davenant, Sir WilliamD'Avenant or Davenant, Sir Williamdăvˈənənt [key], 1606–68, English poet, playwright, and theatrical producer. His life and work bridge the gap…

Hampton, part of Greater London, England

(Encyclopedia) Hampton, since 1965 part of the Greater London outer borough of Richmond upon Thames, SE England, on the Thames River. It is the site of Hampton Court Palace, which occupies about…

Cowley, Abraham

(Encyclopedia) Cowley, AbrahamCowley, Abrahamk&oomacr;ˈlē, kouˈ– [key], 1618–67, one of the English metaphysical poets. He published his first volume of verse, Poetical Blossoms (1633), when he…

Vane, Sir Henry, 1589–1655, English courtier

(Encyclopedia) Vane, Sir Henry, 1589–1655, English courtier; father of the Puritan leader Sir Henry Vane, the younger. He gained the favor of James I, was knighted in 1611, and acquired wealth by the…

Brewer's: Puritani

(I). The Paritans. Elvira, daughter of Lord Walton, a Puritan, is affianced to Lord Arthur Talbot, a Cavalier. On the day of espousals, Lord Arthur aids Henrietta, the widow of Charles I…

The Full Story of the First Thanksgiving

The origins of Thanksgiving trace far back in American history. Its roots are deeply embedded into the country's culture and traditions, celebrated annually by families and friends gathering around…

Coddington, William

(Encyclopedia) Coddington, William, 1601–78, one of the founders of Rhode Island, probably b. Boston, England. He came to America in 1630 as an officer of the Massachusetts Bay Company and was its…

Cameron of Lochiel, Sir Ewen

(Encyclopedia) Cameron of Lochiel, Sir Ewen or EvanCameron of Lochiel, Sir Ewen or Evankămˈərən, lŏkh-ēlˈ [key], 1629–1719, chief of the Scottish highland clan of Cameron after 1647. On behalf of…