Anglorum speculum, or The worthies of England, in church and state Alphabetically digested into the several shires and counties therein contained; wherein are illustrated the lives and characters of the most eminent persons since the conquest to this present age. Also an account of the commodities and trade of each respective county, and the most flourishing cities and towns therein.

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Anglorum speculum, or The worthies of England, in church and state Alphabetically digested into the several shires and counties therein contained; wherein are illustrated the lives and characters of the most eminent persons since the conquest to this present age. Also an account of the commodities and trade of each respective county, and the most flourishing cities and towns therein.
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G. S.
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London :: printed for Thomas Passinger at the three Bibles on London-Bridge, William Thackary at the Angel in Duck-lane, and John Wright at the Crown on Ludgate-Hill,
1684.
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Since the Reformation.

Rob. Horn, bred in St. Johns-〈…〉〈…〉 E. 6. made Dean of Durham. 〈…〉〈…〉 he became head of the Episcopal 〈…〉〈…〉 in Germ. Returning into England 〈…〉〈…〉 of Winch. 1560. A worthy Man, 〈…〉〈…〉 Papists and Sectaries, who sported 〈…〉〈…〉 and twitted his Person as Dwarf••••, 〈…〉〈…〉 Case, when they were not able to find 〈…〉〈…〉 Jewel. Whatever his Mould might 〈…〉〈…〉 of good Metal, as being of a Sprightu 〈…〉〈…〉 Wit. He dyed 1589.

Jo. Cosen, was born in Norwich, one 〈…〉〈…〉 are sufficiently made known in his 〈…〉〈…〉 Great his Constancy in Religion, th he was ••••••••∣der'd by some silly people as declining 〈…〉〈…〉 Religion. As for his urging of some 〈…〉〈…〉

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made his Purgation effectually, clearing himself from the least Imputation of any Fault; yea whilst in France, he was the Atlas of the Prot. Religion, supporting the same with his Piety and Learning, and daily add∣ing Proselytes (not of the meanest Rank) thereunto. Since the Kings Restauration he was preferred Bishop of Durham. When some Propositions of the Pope in favour of Protestants were made mention of, by one in his presence; he said, We thank him not at all for which God hath always allowed us in his Word; for he would grant it so long as it stood with his Policy, and take it away so soon as it stood with his Power.

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