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31John Preston (clergyman) — John Preston D.D. (1587 1628) was an English puritan minister of the church, and master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge.UpbringingJohn Preston was the son of Thomas Preston, a farmer, was born at Upper Heyford in the parish of Bugbrook,… …
32pre|fer|ment — «prih FUR muhnt», noun. 1. advancement; promotion: »to seek preferment in one s job. That captain hopes for preferment in the army. 2. a position or office giving social or financial advancement, especially one in the church: »their hunger for… …
33Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford — The Earl of Oxford Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, unknown artist after lost orig …
34Jakob Abbadie — (1654? September 25, 1727 [http://www.evene.fr/tout/jacques abbadie] ), also known as Jacques or James Abbadie, Swiss Protestant divine and writer, was born at Nay in Béarn, France. He studied at Sedan, Saumur and Puylaurens, with such success… …
35Henry Phillpotts — (1778 ndash;1869), Bishop of Exeter or Henry of Exeter, as he was often called, was England s longest serving bishop since the 12th century, (1830 ndash;1869), one of the most striking figures in the English Church of the 19th century and one of… …
36Richard Bentley — (January 27, 1662 ndash; July 14, 1742) was an English theologian, classical scholar and critic. Early life Bentley was born at Oulton near Leeds, West Yorkshire. His grandfather had suffered for the Royalist cause following the English Civil War …
37Edward Young — (June, 1681(As stated in Rev. J. Mitford s Biography of Young) April 5, 1765) was an English poet, best remembered for Night Thoughts .Early lifeHe was the son of Edward Young, later Dean of Salisbury, and was born at his father s rectory at… …
38Gavin Douglas — infobox bishopbiog name = Gavin Douglas See = Diocese of Dunkeld Title = Bishop of Dunkeld Period = 1515/6 ndash; 1522 consecration = 1516 Predecessor = Andrew Stewart Successor = Robert Cockburn post = Provost of St. Giles | bishops = None date… …
39Benefice — A benefice is a reward received in exchange for services rendered and as a retainer for future services. The term is now almost obsolete. Girolamo and cardinal Marco Corner investing Marco, abbot of Carrara, with his benefice, Titian, ca 1520… …
40Biga (bread baking) — Biga is a type of pre ferment used in Italian baking. Many popular Italian breads, including ciabatta, are made using a biga . Using a biga adds complexity to the bread s flavor and is often used in breads which need a light, open texture with… …
