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Newcourt: '''Newcourt'''
Fkan Newbery: '''Fkan Newbery''' 01S ([[1743]]-[[1818]]), publisher : sou of John Newbery; sin-re.-,!..1 to ins futhrr's hu-inest, 1767; wrote a voluminous account of Coi-l-uiitli deatb; scholar, poet, and lover of music: his classical translations published;i- Dunum Amicis 115.
Newbery: '''Newbery''' .lollX ([[1713]]-17r,7 ), puhllu-r mid oriirinutor of children's books; assistant-editor of the 'Keu'liiikMercury 1730; cotnbine.1 p:t-nt medicine selling and publihiiii in London, 1744; identified him- j self with newspaper enterprise; first to imue boolu upecnilly for children: planned, if he did not Mliles Gingerbread Mn. Margery Two Shoes and Tommy Trip nnd his IX* Jowler: Dr. Johnson, Oliver CoMsuuth.:hntoph-r Smart, and Lr. Dodd auiong hi* literary clients.
Hal Newbeey: '''Hal Newbeey''' l'H or KAPE (A. [[1590]]), publisher: made free of the StationersCompany, 1567; published Hakluyt's VoyagesHolinshed's Chronicles 1574, Barnabe Googe'sEcloges 1563, and Stow's 4 Am 1580, 1599, and 1600.
Thomas Newbery: '''Thomas Newbery''' (fl. [[1563]]), author of 'Dives Pragmaticus 1563, a work to teach children to read and write.
Thomas Newbery: '''Thomas Newbery''' ( A. [[1666]]), printer : published 4 Rules for the Government of the Tongue 1656.
Thomas John Newbold: '''Thomas John Newbold''' ([[1807]]-[[1850]]), traveller ; obtained commission under the East India Company, 1828; lieutenant, 1834; aide-de-camp to brigadier-general Wilson, 1885-40; collected in hi* constant intercourse with Malayan chiefs materials for his book on the Strait* of Malacca, 1839; studied the geology of Southern India; R.A.S., 1841; captain, 1842: assistant at Kumool, 18431848, at Hyderabad, 1848; dial at Mahabuleshwar.
William Williamson Newbould: '''William Williamson Newbould''' ([[1819]]-[[1886]]), botanist; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1845; was ordained, 1844, but did not officiate regularly; fellow of, the Botanical Society of Kdinburgh, 1841; an original member of the Ray Society, 1844; F.IS., 1863: devoted himself to helping scientific workers; XeicbouWia (Bignoniacea)) named after him.
Newbubgh: '''Newbubgh''' first EARL OK (d. [[1670]]). See LIVING-
Sir Stone: '''Sir Stone''' J AMKS.
Countess of Newburgh: '''Countess of Newburgh''' (rf. [[1765]]). See RAD-
Oharlottk Maria Cliffe: '''Oharlottk Maria Cliffe''' .
Neubourg Newburgh: '''Neubourg Newburgh''' . or BEAUMONT,
Pe Henry: '''Pe Henry''' , first EARL OP WARWICK (d. [[1123]]), lord of Neubourg in Normandy; keeper of Warwick Castle, 1068; created Earl of Warwick by William II; friend of Henry I: benefactor of Preaux abbey and the monks of Warwick..
William of Newburgh: '''William of Newburgh''' ([[1136]]-[[1198]]?). See
William: '''William'''
Lord Newbyth: '''Lord Newbyth''' ([[1620]]-[[1698]]). See BAIRD, 8m
John: '''John'''
Hugh of Newcastle: '''Hugh of Newcastle''' (. [[1322]]), Franciscan: pupil of Duns Scotus; attended the chapter of Perugia, 1322; wrote on Antichrist; buried at Paris.
Newcastle: '''Newcastle''' -ON TYNE, DUKES OF. See CAVEN-
William Dish: '''William Dish''' , first DUKE, [[1592]]-[[1676]] : HOLLES, JOHN, first duke of the second creation, 1662-1711.
Newcastle: '''Newcastle''' -ON-TYNE, DUCHESS OF ([[1624]]?1674).
Newcastle: '''Newcastle''' -UNDER-LYME, DUKES OF. See
Pelham: '''Pelham''' -HOLLES, THOMAS, first DUKK, [[1693]]-[[1768]];
Henry Fiknnes Clinton: '''Henry Fiknnes Clinton''' , second DUKE, [[1720]]-[[1794]];

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Henry Pelham Fiknnes Pelham Clinton: '''Henry Pelham Fiknnes Pelham Clinton''' , fourtli DUKE, 1785-1851; CLINTON, HBNRY PELHAM FIENNES PELHAM, fifth DUKE, 1811-1864.
Thomas Newcomb: '''Thomas Newcomb''' ([[1682]]7-[[1762]]), poet; B.A. Corpus Christi College, Oxford, 1704; dm plain to the Duke of Richmond and rector of Stopham, 1705: published Bibliotheca (satire), 1712, and, by subscription, 4 The Last Judgment of Men and Angels 1723: suffered in old age from poverty, gout, and rheumatism: wrote much, chiefly odes.
Thomas Newcombe: '''Thomas Newcombe''' , the elder ([[1627]]-[[1681]] ), king's printer to Charles II; was proprietor and printer of I'uMi.-u- and other newspaper*; granted the pau-nt of kind's prinu-r f.r thirty yean, 1676.
Thomas Newcombe: '''Thomas Newcombe''' , the younger (d. [[1691]]). MO of Thomas Newoombe the elder; king printer to ( -harks II, James II, and William II I.
Henry Newcome: '''Henry Newcome''' ([[1627]]-16M). nonoonformUt mii.i~t.-r: M.A. St..M.u's College, Cambridge, 16*1; schoolmaster at Congleton, 1647; received preibyterian ordination: curate of Goostrey. 1648; rector of Oawsworth. 1650; elected preacher at the collegiate church, Manchester, 1666, but not retained on ita reconstitotion, lfio: continued to preach till IMS: took out a licence, 1672, and performed -.id. inini-trattonii an be could In and near Manchester; moilerator of a meeting of th* United Brethren. 1693: kept adiary (part published) and wrote devotional wwta. xl. 319J
Henry Newcome: '''Henry Newcome''' ([[1660]]-[[171]]SX divine; of t. Edmund Hall, Oxford: son of Henry Newcome (16271696); rector of Tattenhall, 1676, of Middleton, 1701.
Peter Newcome: '''Peter Newcome''' ([[1666]]-[[1738]]), divine; of Magdalene College, Cambridge. St. Kdmiind Hall, Oxford, and Brasenose College, Oxford; sou of Henry Newcome ( 16271695); vicar of Aldenbam, 1688, of Hackney, 1708.
Peter Newcome: '''Peter Newcome''' ([[1727]]-[[1797]]), antiquary ; grandson of Peter Newcome (1666-1738); prebendary of Llandaff, 1757; wrote a history of St. Albans Abbey, 1793-5.
William Newcome: '''William Newcome''' ([[1729]]-[[1800]]), archbishop of Armagh; grand-nephew of Henry Newcome (1627-1696) ; scholar of Pembroke College, Oxford, 1746; removed to Hertford College and became fellow ( 176X tutor, and vice-principal; M.I., 1753; D.D., 1765; bishop of Dromore, 1766; translated to Ossory, 1775, to Waterford and Lismore, 1779; finally became archbishop of Armagh, 1795; worked at the revision of the whole bible; his workchiefly exegetical.
Eli As Newcomen: '''Eli As Newcomen''' ([[1560]]7-[[1614]]), schoolmaster; second cousin of Matthew Newoomen; M.A. Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1572; fellow; set up a school near London; incumbent of Stoke- Fleming, luoo; translated from the Dutch an account of the event* in the Netherlands,,-. 1576.
Matthew Newcomen: '''Matthew Newcomen''' ([[1610]] ?-[[1669]]), ejected minister, and one of the authors of 4 Smectymnuns; M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1633; lecturer at Dedham, 1636; headed the church reform party in Essex; assisted Edmund Calamy the elder, whose sisterin-law he had married, to writeSmectymuuns(published 1641); preached before parliament, 1643; protested against theagreement 1649; became pastor of the English church at Leydeu, 1662; died of the plague at Lcydeu.
Thomas Newcomeh: '''Thomas Newcomeh''' ([[1603]] ?-[[1666]]), royalist dirine; brother of Matthew Newcomea: M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1629: incumbent of Holy Trinity, Colchester, 1628; a strong royalist: rector of Clothall, 1653; D.D. by mandamus; prebendary of Lincoln, 1660.
Thomas Newcomen: '''Thomas Newcomen''' ([[1663]]-[[1729]]), inventor of the atmospheric steam-engine; great-grandson of Klias Newoomen; an ironmonger or blacksmith of Dartmouth; corresponded with Dr. Hooke on Papiu's proposals to obtain motive power by exhausting the air from a cylinder furnished with a piston (John Calley or Cawley, a glazier, was associate! with him in this invention): entered into partnership with Thomas Savery , who had taken out a patent for raising water from mines, 1698; so greatly improved Savery patent, which had been up to that time rather unsuccessful, that it furnished the model for pumpiiitf-i-utrines for threequarters of a ivutury: there are two prints extant of Newcomen's engine, which was a beam engine of familiar type, of five and a-half horse-power, raising fifty gallons of water per minute from a depth of a hundred and fifty-six feet.
Richard Newcourt: '''Richard Newcourt''' , the elder (d, [[1679]]), topographical draughtsman; executed a map of London and the suburbs (published by William Faithorne, 1658), only two copies of which are extant.
Newcourt: '''Newcourt''' MO
Newman: '''Newman'''
Richard Kewcourt: '''Richard Kewcourt''' , the younger (. [[1716]]), author of Repe-torium eoMMtiOOa MHI of Richard Newoourt the elder; principal regfefcraroi London, ieO-96; published tbe Hepertoriuni Bcokt**tloum 1708-10. *! 329 1
Charles Nkwdigate Newdeoate: '''Charles Nkwdigate Newdeoate''' ([[1816]] 1887), politician: of Kton ami Christ Ohnrrh, niord: . Hi!: con-ralie M.I lor North Warwick-hire, 1843-86: privy councillor, 1886; -i 1,-tt.T- mi trade, 1349-51.
Newdeoate: '''Newdeoate''' or NEWDIOATE, JnHX ([[1641]]IftMk scholar and country gentleman; of Eton and Kin* College, Cambridge; B.A., 1&63: M.A. Prague: wrote verses in the University Collection on Bucer: M I 1 for Middlesex in Queen Elizabeth's second and third ;,r.,,..,.:-.
Newdioate: '''Newdioate''' Sin RICHARD, first baronet ([[1602]] 1678). grandson of John Newdegnte; barrister, I riennt, 1654; justice of tin- king's bench. 1664: returned to the bar, 1G65; chief- justice, 1660: received a baronetcy, 1677.
Sir Roger Newdigate: '''Sir Roger Newdigate''' , fifth Itaronet ([[1719]]1806), antiquary; great-grandson of Sir Richard Newdiittte; succeeded his brother as baronet, 1734: educated at Westminster School and University College, oxftml; created M.A., 17.18: D.C.L., 1749: M.P., Middlesex. 1741-7, for Oxford University, 1760-80: travelled and collected ancient marbles: a benefactor of University College and the Radcliffe Library, Oxford; founded the NVwdigate prize for English verse, 1806. 1TEWBLL, EDWARD JOHN (1771-1798), Irish informer: practised miniature-painting at Belfast, 1796; joined United Irishmen and betrayed them, 1797, in revenge for their distrust of him; published some confessions and was assassinated.
Robert Hasell Newell: '''Robert Hasell Newell''' ([[1778]] - [[1852]]), amateur artist and author: fourth wrangler, St. John's College, Cambridge, 1799: M.A., 1802: B.D., 1810; rector of Little Hormend, 1813: illustrated an edition of Goldsmith, 1811-20, and wrote and illustrated letters on North Wales, 182L
Newenhax: '''Newenhax''' Sin EDWARD ([[1732]]-[[1814]]), Irish politician; collector of the excise of Dublin, 1764-72; M.P. Enniscorthy, 1769-76, co. Dublin, 1776-97; anxious to reform parliamentary abuses on a strictly protestant basis; advocated protective duties.
Frederick Newenham: '''Frederick Newenham''' ([[1807]]-[[1859]]), a fashionable painter of ladiesportraits; exhibited at the Royal Academy and British Institution. . JOHN DK (d. 1382 ?), chamberlain of the exchequer; received much ecclesiastical preferment; prebendary of Lichfield, 1359, of Lincoln, 1360; chamberlain of the exchequer, 1364.
Thomas De Newenhak: '''Thomas De Newenhak''' (fl. [[1393]]), clerk in chancery: receiver of parliamentary petitions, 1371-91 had custody of the great seal, 1377 and 1386.

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Thomas Newenham: '''Thomas Newenham''' ([[1762]]-[[1831]]), writer on Ireland: nephew of Sir Edward Newenham M.P., Clorimel, 1798; opposed the union; wrote on the resources and capabilities of Ireland. Loun (1664?-1736). See PRINGLE,
Newhaven: '''Newhaven''' first VISCOUNT ([[1624]] ?-[[1698]]). fSee niKYNK or CHIRKR, CHARLES.
Abraham Newland: '''Abraham Newland''' ([[1780]]-[[1807]]), chief cashier of tbe Bank of England; entered the bank, 1748: became chief cashier, 1782; bank-notes being long known as i Abraham Newlandx from bearing his signature; i resigned his pwition, 1807; amassed a fortune by economy: and speculation in Pitt's loans.
Hknry Garrett Newland: '''Hknry Garrett Newland''' ([[1804]]-[[1860]]),; dirine: M.A. Corpus Christ! College, Cambridge, 1830 rector of Wwtlwurne, 1829; vicar of St. Mary-Church, 1885; xiipported the tractarian movement, and published Pnphleu on it. . M1WLAJID, JOHN (. 1515), abbot of St. Angust'W'X Bristol, 1481: superseded, 1483; reinstated, 1485.
Thomas Newlin: '''Thomas Newlin''' ([[1688]]-[[1743]]), divine; M.A. Ma-.rd;tleii Cnllege, Oxford, 1713: fellow, 1717-21; 15.1)., 17i'7: incumbent of Upper Heeding, 1720: translated Parker's History 1727, and published sermons.
Arthur Newman: '''Arthur Newman''' (A [[1619]]), poet and essayist : of Trinity College. Oxford: student of the Middle Temple, i16; publishedThe Bible-bearer(satire), Ito7, and I'leasvres Vision Mill,
Arthur Sheax Newman: '''Arthur Sheax Newman''' ([[1828]]-1x73), architect: son of John Newman ( 17HO -IH.V.i); built chiefly churches.
Edward Newman: '''Edward Newman''' ([[1801]]-[[1876]]), naturalist : one of the founders of the Entomological Club, 1826: an allround naturalist; M.L.S.. 1833; wrote on British Ferns 1840, Birds-nesting 1861, Moths 18C9, andButterflies 1871.
Fraxcfs Newman: '''Fraxcfs Newman''' (. I[[860]]), New England statesman: emigrated to America, 1638; held many i public offices in Connecticut; became governor of New1 haven, 1658.
Francis William Newman: '''Francis William Newman''' ([[1806]] - [[1897]]), scholar and man of letters: brother of John Henry Newman; B.A. Worcester College, Oxford, 1826; fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, 1826-30; classical tutor at Bristol College (unsectarian), 1834; professor of classical literature, Manchester New College, 1840, and of Latin, University College, London, 1846-69; principal ot University Hall, London, 1848; acquired repute by his writings on religion, among the most important of which were History of Hebrew Monarchy 1847, The Soul 1849, and Phases of Faith (an autobiographical account of his religious changes, which excited much controversy), 1850; joined British and Foreign Unitarian Association, 1876, and was vice-president, 1879; took keen interest in political questions bearing on social problems; published numerous educational, political, social, and religious works and pamphlets.
Jeremiah Whitaker Newman: '''Jeremiah Whitaker Newman''' ([[1759]]-[[1839]]), medicaland miscellaneous writer; practised at Ringwood and Dover; published The Lounger's Common place Book 1805, and medical essays.
John Newman: '''John Newman''' ([[1677]] ?- [[1741]]), presbyterian minister: became assistant to Taylor at SaltersHall, 1696, and co-pastor, 1716; trustee of Daniel Williams's, foundations, 1728.
John Newman: '''John Newman''' ([[1786]]-[[1859]]), architect and antiquary; pupil of Sir Robert Smirke; commissioner of sewers, 1815; clerk of the Bridge House estates; his collection of antiquities exhibited before the Archaeological Association, 1847; F.S.A., 1830; F.R.I.B.A.; died at Passy..
John Henry Newman: '''John Henry Newman''' ([[1801]]-[[1890]]), cardinal : educated at Dr. Nicholas's school at Ealing; matriculated from Trinity College, Oxford, 1816, where he gained a scholarship, 1818: B.A.,1820; fellow of Oriel, 1822; curate of St. Clement's, Oxford, 1824; vice-principal of Alban Hall, Oxford, 1825; assisted the principal, Dr. Whately, in his Logic; tutor of Oriel College, Oxford, 1826, Richard Hurrell Froude being elected in the same year; Whitehall preacher, 1827; examiner in literae i jmawioTY*, 1827-8; influential in Hawkins's election to the provostship of Oriel College, Oxford, and was himself presented to the vicarage of St. Mary's, Oxford, vacated by Hawkins, 1828; resigned his fellowship, 1832, and went to the south of Europe with Hurrell Froude: wrote most of the Lyra Apostolica in Rome (1834); published Lead kindly light composed during his passage in an orange boat from Palermo to Marseilles, 1833; on his return, 1833, met William Palmer, Hurrell Froude, and Arthur Philip Perceval at Hugh James Rose's rectory at Hadleigh, and with them resolved to fight for tbe doctrine of apostolical succession and the integrity of the prayer-book; preached four o'clock sermons at St. Mary's, Oxfonl; commenced Tracts for the Times and published his book on Arians of the fourth Century 1833: found an ally in Dr. Pusey, who joined theOxford movement 1835; published in defence of Anglo-catholicisuiRomanism and Popular Protestantism 1837, and JustificationDisquisition on the Canon of Scripture andTractate on Antichrist 1838, and became editor of the British Critic; began to doubt the
Newman: '''Newman''' HI
Newton: '''Newton''' Anglican view, 1839; maintained inTra.-t XC. 1841, that the articles were opposed to Roman dogma ami errors, hut not to catholic teaching, a view which raiswi a storm of indignation, and brought the tractarians under the official ban: retired to Littlernore, 184*, and passed the next three yearn in prayer, fasting, and seclusion; formally retracted all he had said against the Romish church and resigned the living of St. Mary's, nxfnnl, 1843; received into tin- Roman church, 1846; wait to Rome, 1846, and was ordained priest and created D.D.; returned to Englajid to establish the oratory at Rirniini;liani, 1847, and London, I860; publishedTwelve Lectures 1860, and in his Lectures on the present Position of Catholics 1861, exposed the moral turpitude of Achilli, an apostate monk, which led to a libel action, Ui which Newman was fined 100., although he established bis facto, 1853: rector of the Dublin Catholic University, 1864-8; laid down the aims and principles of education in Idea of* a University; published Apologia pro Vita sua 1864, in answer to "baric- Kingslf.v, who in Macmillau's Magazine had remarked that Newman did not consider truth a necessary virtue; asserted that papal prerogatives cannot touch the civil allegiance of catholics in his 4 Letter to the Duke of Norfolk; honorary fellow of Trinity College, Oxford, 1877; formally created cardinal of St. George in Velabro, 1879. His guiding motive was the conception of an infallible church.
Samuel Newman: '''Samuel Newman''' ([[1600]] 7-[[1663]]), concordance maker; B.A. St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, 1680; being prosecuted for nonconformity, went to Massachusetts, 1636; published a concordance, 1643; died in Massachusetts.
Thomas Newman: '''Thomas Newman''' (ft. [[1578]]-[[1693]]), stationer; freeman of the StationersCompany, 1686; printed a faulty issue of Sidney's Astrophel and Stella 1691. ting mini
Thomas Newman: '''Thomas Newman''' ([[1692]]-[[1768]]), dissenting minister; matriculated at Glasgow University, 1710; ordained, 1721; assisted Dr. Wright at Blackfriars, London, and succeeded him as pastor, 1746; published theological works.
Newmarch: '''Newmarch''' or NETTFMARCHE BERNARD OP (ft. 1093).
William Newmarch: '''William Newmarch''' ([[1820]]-[[1882]]), economist and statistician; clerk in a banking house in Wakefleld, 1843-6; appointed to the London branch of the Agra bank, 1846; appointed manager of Glyn. Mills &.. 1862; president of the Statistical Society, 1869; gave evidence in committee on the Bank Acts, 1857: F.R.S. The Newmarch professorship of economic science at University College, Ixmdon, and the Newmarch memorial essay were founded in his memory. His chief works arcThe New Supplies of Gold 1853. a work on Pitt's financial operations, 1855, and (with Thomas TookeA History of Prices and of the State of the Circulation during the Nine Years, 1848-5G 1857.
Adam Dk Newmarket: '''Adam Dk Newmarket''' (ft. [[1220]]), justiciar ; an adherent of the baronial party; justiciar in Yorkshire, 1215; justice itinerant, 1219-20.
Adam Uk Newmarket: '''Adam Uk Newmarket''' (ft. [[1265]]), baronial loader; grandson of Adam do Newmarket (ji. 1220) : taken prisoner at Northampton, 1264, and again at Kenilworth, 1265.
Thomas of Newmarket: '''Thomas of Newmarket''' (ft. [[1410]]?). See
Thomas: '''Thomas'''

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William Newnham: '''William Newnham''' ([[1790]]-[[1866]]), medical and religious writer; studied at Guy's Hospital, London, and in Paris; practised at Farnham; an active member of the British Medical Association; published works on medical subjects and on mental and spiritual phenomena.
Newport: '''Newport''' first EARI- OK ([[1597]]?-! [[666]]). Sec
Bur: '''Bur''' -XT, MOUXTJOY, BAHON MOUNTJOY.
Andrew Newport: '''Andrew Newport''' ([[1623]]-[[1699]]), royalist: son of Richard Newport, first baron Newport; of Christ Church, Oxford; actively engaged in the rising of 1659; commissioner of customs, 1662; M.P., Montgomeryshire, 1661-78, Preston, 1685, and Shrewsbury, 1689-98; wrongly identified with the hero of Defoe's Memoirs of a Cavalier
Christopher Newport: '''Christopher Newport''' ([[1565]] ?-l[[617]]). sea captain; sailed as captain, 1592; made five voyages to Virginia, and was wrecked on the Bermuda*, 1609; made two successful voyage* for the East India Company, 1613 and 1615; died at Bantam on his third voyage.
Kkanc Newport: '''Kkanc Newport''' !.-. ftntt EARI. ... itui*uRi (1619-1 708), KOH of Richard Newport, flna bnrou Newport : of Gray V Inn. 1C33, th. Inn. r Teniul,, 1;34. and of Christ Church, oxford. H;35; M.P. for Bjirev the Short and Long parliament*; engaged in royalUt plot*, 1666 and 1657; created Vbooant Newport, 1676, and Karl of Bradford. 1694.
Gkorgk Newport: '''Gkorgk Newport''' ([[1808]]-[[1864]]). naturalUt; H:V: houw inrgeon to the Chicbester Infirmary, 1886-7; made anatomical reiemrcbw on insect structure and the generative system, on which he wrote; president of the Entomological Society, 1844-6; I 1843: F.R.S., 1846; F.L.S., 1847.
Newport: '''Newport''' 8m JOHN, first baronet ([[1756]]-[[1843]]), politician: banker; created baronet, 17m; M.P., Waterford, 1803-32; appointed chancellor of the Iri-ti exchequer and English privy councillor, 1806; coniptrollergeueral of the exchequer, 1834-9.
Newport: '''Newport''' verb EWKXS, MAURICE ([[1611]]-[[1687]]), Jesuit; assumed the name Newport, 163ft; professed of the four vows, 1643; missioncr in England, 1644; raided in Belgium for some years; published 4 Votam Candidum (panegyric in Latin verse on Charles II X 1666.
Richard Newport: '''Richard Newport''' m: (rf. [[1318]]), bishop* of London: was archdeacon of Middlesex in 1303: dean of St. Paul's, London, 1314: bishop of London, 1317.
Richard Newport: '''Richard Newport''' , first BABOX NEWPORT (1587-1651), B.A. Brasenose College, Oxford, 1607; knighted, 1616; M.P., Shropshire, 1614-29; created Baron Newport, 1642; escaped to France before 1646; died at Moulins.
Sir Thomas Newport: '''Sir Thomas Newport''' (. [[1522]]), knight of St John of Jerusalem; became receiver-general of the order in England: went to Rhodes, 1513; drowned off the coast of Spain.
Bartholomew Newsam: '''Bartholomew Newsam''' (d. [[1593]]), clockmakcr to Queen Elizabeth before 1582: received numerous grants of laud. A striking clock by Newsam is in the British i Museum. I NEWSHAM, R1CHARD(. 1743), fire-engine maker: patented improvements, 1721 and 1725: supplied engines to the chief provincial towns; one of his fire-engines preserved in.South Kensington Museum.
Christopher Newstead: '''Christopher Newstead''' ([[1697]]-[[1662]]), divine; of St. Alban Hall, Oxford; chaplain to Sir Thomas Roc at Constantinople, 1621-8; rector of Stisted, 1643: sequestered, 1645; appointed to Maidenhead, 1660; prebendary of St. Paul's, London, 1660; published Apology for Women 1620.
John Newte: '''John Newte''' ([[1655]] V-[[1716]]), divine : gonof Riclianl Newte, educated at Bliindcll's school and Balliol College, Oxford; M.A., 1679 (incorporated at Cambridge, 1681); rector of Tidconibe Portion, 1679, and Pitt's Portion, Tiverton, 1680: made numerous gifts to Tivcrton, and defended the lawfulness of church music,
Richard Newte: '''Richard Newte''' ([[1613]]-[[1678]]), divine; of Blundell's school and Exeter College, Oxford; fellow, 16861642; M. A., 1686: rector of Tidcombe and Clare portion.*, Tiverton, 1641; dispossessed of his benefices, 1664; reinstated, 1660.
Samuel Newth: '''Samuel Newth''' ([[1831]]-[[1898]]), principal of New College, London: B.A. and M.A. London; minister of congregational chapel at Broseley, 1842-6: profos..r of classics and mathematics at Western College, Plymouth, 1845; professor of mathematics and ecclesiastical history at New College, St. John's Wood, 1865-89, and of classics from 1867; principal of the college, 187J-W member of company of New Testament revisers, 1870-80: D D Glasgow, 1875: chairman of congregational union of England and Wales, 1880; published religious and educational scientific works. Snppl. ill. 3J
Lohii Newton: '''Lohii Newton''' . See HAY, ALEXANDER (d. [[1616]]) :
Olii: '''Olii''' -HAXT, SIK WILLIAM ([[1537]]-[[1688]]); FAI.CONKR, Su;
David: '''David''' (.[[1640]]-[[1686]]).
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Newton: '''Newton'''
Sir Adam Newton: '''Sir Adam Newton''' , tint baronet (.. [[1630]]), dean of Durham: tutor to Prince Henry (ft-r wards prince vs 5 111600: dean of Durham, 1W5; tutor to 1'riiuv Chute, 1611: created baronet, 1620: translated into w IV Dbcoane against Vontios
Alfred Pizzi Newton: '''Alfred Pizzi Newton''' ([[1830]]-[[1883]]X water-colour nainter: attracted Queen Victoria's notice; exhibited {andMftpei at the Royal Acad. -mj.
Ann Mary Ntwton: '''Ann Mary Ntwton''' ([[1832]]-[[1866]]), portraitpainter: daughter of Joseph Severn; born at Rome: studied under Richmond and Schcffer; married Sir Charles Thomas Newton, 1861.

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Benjamin Newton: '''Benjamin Newton''' ([[1677]]-[[1735]]), divine; M.A. Glare Hall, Cambridge, 1702; held numerous preferments; j.;.i-i -iTini:i-.
Benjamin Newton: '''Benjamin Newton''' (rf. [[1787]]% divine; son of Benjamin Newton (1677-1735); M.A. Jesus College. Cambridge, 1747, and dean of his college: wrote 011 civil liberty and morals.
Newton: '''Newton''' Sill CHARLKS THOMAS ([[1816]]-[[1894]]), rcluBOlogist: educated at Shrewsbury School and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1840; assistant in department of antiquities at British Museum, 1840; vice-consul at MytUeoe, 1862; consul at Rhodes, 1853-4; superintended excavations in Calymuos, 1854-6, and identified site and recovered chief remains of mausoleum at Halicarnassus; consul at Rome, I860; keeper of Greek and Roman antiquities at British Museum, 1861-85; Yates professor of archeology at University College, London, 1880-8; D.C.L. Oxford, 1875; LL.D. Cambridge, 1879; O.B., 1876; K.O.B., 1877: published archieological writings.
Francis Newton: '''Francis Newton''' (rf. [[1672]]), dean of Winchester ; fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, 1556: M.A.,. 1553; DD M 1668; prebendary of North Newbold, 1560; vicechancellor of Cambridge University, 1563; dean of Winchester, 1666.
Francis Milner Newton: '''Francis Milner Newton''' ([[1720]]-[[1794]]), portraitpainter and royal academician, whose efforts to establish a national academy of art resulted in the Royal Academy, 1768 (secretary, 1768-88); exhibited portraits.
George Newton: '''George Newton''' ([[1602]]-[[1681]]), nonconformist divine; M.A. Exeter College, Oxford, 1624; vicar of Taunton, 1631; deprived, 1662; imprisoned for unlawful preaching; published sermons.
Gilbert Stuart Nxwton: '''Gilbert Stuart Nxwton''' ([[1794]]-[[1835]]), painter ; born in Nova Scotia; studied at Florence, Paris, and the Royal Academy; exhibited humorous subject-pictures and some portrait*; BJL 1832; became insane, c. 1832.
Harry Robert Newton: '''Harry Robert Newton''' (rf. [[1889]]), collector of lots; -on of Sir William John Newton; drawings and manuscripts, now in the posses oollerted lon of the Institute of British Architect?.
Newton: '''Newton''' afterwards PUCKERING, SIR HENRY, third baronet (1618-1701), royalist; son of Sir Adam Newton; raised a troop of horse; fought at Edgehill, 1642; compounded, 1646; assumed the name Flickering on inheriting his uncle's estates, 1664; paymaster1 of the forces, 1660; M.P., Warwick, 1661-79. ), British envoy it
Sir Henry Niwton: '''Sir Henry Niwton''' ([[1661]]-[[1715]]), Tnaeany; M.A. St. Mary Hall, Oxford, 1671; D.O.L. Mertoo College, Oxford, 1678; advocate, 1678; judge-advocate to the admiralty, 1894; envoy extraordinary to Florence, 1704-9; judge of the high court of admiralty, 1714; knighted, 1716; published some Latin letters, verses, and speeches, 1710.
Sir Isaac Nxwton: '''Sir Isaac Nxwton''' ([[1642]]-[[1727]]), natural philosopher; born at Wookthorpe; attended Gran tham grammar cbooU 16*4-6; matriculated a* a sub-sizar at Trinity College, Cambridge, 1661; scholar, 1664; B.A., 1665; while absent from Cambridge during the plague (1665-6) discovered the binomial theorem, differential calculus, integral calculus, computed the area of the hyperbola, and conceived the idea of universal gravitation; returned to Cambridge, 1667, a* fellow of Trinity College, and turned hfe attention to opttc*; made a reflecting tetescope, 1668; in protewor. 1669; htal wcondVeflecting to the Royal Society, 1671; F.RJ3., 1672; his first communication, which contained his New Theory about Light and Colour? read 6 Feb. 1672, and handed over for report to Robert Hooke, who did not accept Newton's reasoning; founder of the emission theory of light, but did not accept it as entirely satisfactory; his researches summed up in Optics 1704. In 1679 Hooke's letter to Newton on the laws of motion started the train of thought which resulted in the first book of Newton's " Principia The idea of universal gravitation had presented itself to Newton in 1665, and early in 1680 he discovered how to calculate the orbit of a body moving under a central force, but published no account of his discoveries, possibly in consequence of his inability to solve the question of the mutual attraction of two spheres; first book of his Principia exhibited at the Royal Society, 1686, and the whole published about midsummer, 1687, the completion and publication of the work being entirely due to Halley, who smoothed over difficulties between Hooke and the author, paid all expenses of publication, and corrected the proofs; M.P., Cambridge University, 1689 and 1701-2; appointed warden of the mint, 1696, and master, 1699; elected president 1 of the Royal Society, 1703, and annually re-elected for ; twenty- five years; as president was involved in the difficulties relating to the publication of Flamsteed's observations, which lasted from 1705 to 1712; his method of fluxions, which he brought out as an appendix to the Optics 1704, the cause of a bitter controversy between himself and Leibnitz as to priority of discovery, which lasted from 1705 until 1724; knighted by Queen Anne on occasion of her visit to Cambridge, 1705; one of Bishop Moore's assessors at the trial of Richard Bentley , 1714; presented reports on the coinage, 1717 and 1718. Died at Kensington. There are portraits of him by Kueller and Vanderbank. He attempted to amend ancient chronology by astronomy, corresponded with Locke, and wrote on theological subjects, objecting to the manner in which certain texts were treated with the view of supporting Trinitarian doctrine. Many anecdotes are told of his absence of mind and his modesty. His body lay in state in the Jerusalem Chamber and was buried in Westminster Abbey, 28 March 1727. The only collected edition of his works is an incomplete one by Samuel Horsley in five volumes, 1779-85.
James Newton: '''James Newton''' ([[1670]]7-[[1760]]), botanist; M.D.; kept a private lunatic asylum and studied botany to divert his attention; his Compleat Herbal published, 1752.
John Newton: '''John Newton''' ([[1622]]-[[1678]]), mathematician and astronomer; M.A. St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, 1642; D.D., 1660; a loyalist; became king's chaplain and rector of Ross, 1661; canon of Hereford, 1673; wrote on arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, logic, and rhetoric.
John Newton: '''John Newton''' ([[1725]]-[[1807]]), divine and friend of Cowper; led a wandering life at sea, 1736-55; began to have strong religious experiences, 1748, which were in* creased under the influence of Whitefield and Wesley; ordained deacon in the church of England, 1764, with the curacy of Oluey, where Cowper and Mrs. Unwin settled in 1767; with Cowper published the Oluey Hymns 1779; became incumbent of St. Mary Woolnoth, London, 1780, where be soon collected a very large congregation and proved a strong evangelical influence; D.D. New Jersey, 1732; published Review of Ecclesiastical History 1770, and Oardiphonia 1781, and aided Wilberforce with a ghastly recital of facts from his own experience of the slave trade.
Sir Richard Newton: '''Sir Richard Newton''' ([[1370]]?-[[1448]]?), judge' serjcant-at-law, 1424; justice itinerant, 1427; king's serjeaut, 1429; recorder of Bristol, 1430; justice of the common bench, 1438; knighted, 1439.
Richard Newton: '''Richard Newton''' ([[1676]]-[[1763]]), educational reformer: of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1701: D.D. Hart Hall, Oxford, 1710; tutor at Christ Church; rector of Sudborough, 1704; appointed principal of Hart Hall, Oxford, 1710; endeavoured to I establish it as a college for poor students; built part of a I quadrangle for Hart Hall, and obtaining a charter, 1740, I became the first principal of Hertford College (dissolved through insufficiency of endowments, 1805, reconstituted, I 1874); canon of Christ Church, 1753: wrote on university education and in explanation and defence of his schemes I for Hertford College.
Newton: '''Newton'''
Nicholas: '''Nicholas'''
Kiohaiid Newton: '''Kiohaiid Newton''' ([[1777]]-[[1798]]), caricaturist and miniature-painter,
Newton: '''Newton''' If 'ItKTlT ([[1780]]-[[1864]]), W,.-i.-yan minister; great famine, 1047, in hi* rHjrn followed by a deep snow, frequently mentioned by Irish chroniclers. NIALL,. 1139), anti-primate of Armagh; unsue entered tin- Vsleyan ministry,,: IKOO; prmobad at Lon- j cessfully seized the staff aud book of Armagh, 1181; redon, Liverpool, Manchester, !.!-..m.l sux-kport: presi- asserted his claim, 1137. dent of the We-leyan conference, 1824, 1832, 1840 and
Lxu: '''Lxu''' w
Nias: '''Nias''' 8m JOSEPH ([[1798]]-[[1879]]), admiral: entered the iiiiv, 1)7; appointed to the Arctic expedition, IhlM.
Samukl Newton: '''Samukl Newton''' [[162]]K-[[1718]]), notary public; lieutenant, [[1820]]; commander, 18*7 ; advanced to post ury public and burgess of Cambridge, 1661; alderman, i rank, 1836; employed in the capture of Canton: CB, 1841; rear-u.lmirai, 1*67; vice-admiral, 1861: K 1867; admiral, 1867.
Richard Niccols: '''Richard Niccols''' ([[1684]]-[[1616]]), poet; accompanied Charles Howard, earl of Nottingham, on his voyage to Cadiz, 1696; H.A. Magdalen Hull, xlord, 1606: bis chief patrons the Karl of Nottingham, James Hay, earl of Carlisle, and Sir Thomas Wroth; wrote, besides several funeral orations,The Cuckoo 1607, a narrative poem: revise.! the Mirror for Magistrates 1610, in which be omitted some poems and added A Winter Night's Vision andEngland's Eliza published a poetical account of Overbury's murder, 1616, and (1627) "The Beggar's Ape His play,The Twynnes Tragedie entered on the 'StationersRegisters 1612, is not otherwise known.
John Nichol: '''John Nichol''' ([[1833]]-[[1894]]), man of letters; son of John Pringle Nicbol; educated at Glasgow University and Balliol College, Oxford; M.A., 1874; entered , Gray's Inn, 1859; appointed by the crown professor of English language and literature at Glasgow, 1862; resigned, 1889; founded, with Professor Knight, the New Speculative Society, 1867. His publications include Fragments of Criticism 1860, Hannibal (historical drama), 1873,Death of Tbemistocles and other Poems 1881, .Byron 1880, andCarlylc 1892 English Men of I Letters series), Robert Burns 1882, and Francis Bacon 1888-9.

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John Pringle Nichol: '''John Pringle Nichol''' ([[1804]]-[[1869]]), astronomer : educated at King's College, Aberdeen; rector of Montrose ; Academy, 1827; regius professor of astronomy at GlasI gow University, 1836; instrumental in transferring the observatory to Dowanhill, 1840: lectured in the United
William Newton: '''William Newton''' ([[1750]]-[[1830]]), the Peak Mln- i States, [[1848]]-9 ; wrote on astronomy and contributed to current literature,
Nicholas: '''Nicholas'''
Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' (.. [[1124]]), prior of Worcester; educated by Bishop Wnlfstan II of Worcester and by Lan franc: prior of Worcester, 1113; corresponded with Eadmcr
Ap Gwrgant Nicholas: '''Ap Gwrgant Nicholas''' (rf. [[1183]]), bishop of Llandaff; elected to the see, 1148; supported Henry II and was twice suspended.
Dk Walking Nicholas: '''Dk Walking Nicholas''' -TON (. [[1193]]?X mediaeval writer: wrote a short account of the battle between Henry 1 aud Louis the Great of France.
Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' op MKAUX (rf. [[1227]]V), called KOLUS, 1 KOLIUS, or KOLAS, bishop of the Isles: an Augiutinian I canon of Wartre: entered the Cistercian order and beI came ultimately At facto abbot of Furness; nominated I bishop of Man and the Sudreys r. 1207) by Olaf, king of the Isles., although the monks of Furness claimed the right ! of election to the see; consecrated by the archbishop of ! Trondjem, 1210; driven into exile, e. 1217; became attached notur.. 166s; registrar of Pembroke Hall and (1673) Trinity.! lege, Cambridge; mayor of Cambridge, 1671 ami If,*;, his diary (1662-1717) printed, 1890.
Theodore Newton: '''Theodore Newton''' (rf. [[1569]]), brother of Francis Newton; M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1562; prebendary of Canterbury, 1559; rector of Rlnirwould, 1565; rector of St. Dionis Hackchurch, London, 1567.
Thomas Newton: '''Thomas Newton''' ([[1842]]?-[[1607]]), poet, physician, and divine; of Trinity College, Oxford, and QueensCollege, Cambridge; probably practised as a physician at Butley; rector of Little II ford, c. 1583; published works on historical, medical, and theological subjects; translated from Latin; a skilled writer of Latin aud English verse.
Thomas Newton: '''Thomas Newton''' ([[1704]]-[[1782]]), bishop of Bristol : educated at Westminster School and Trinity College, Oambridge; M.A., 1730; fellow of Trinity College, Oambridge; rector of St. Mary-le-Bow, 1744: D.D., 1745; Boyle lecturer, 1754; chaplain to George II, 1756; prebendary of Westminster, 1757; precentor of York, 1759; bishop of Bristol, 1761-82: became dean of St. Paul's, London, 1768; wrote an autobiography, a work on the prophecies, and sermons (collected edition, 1782); edited Milton's Paradise Lost 1749..
William Newton: '''William Newton''' ([[1735]]-[[1790]]), architect; travelled in Italy, 1766; designed residences in London aud the vicinity; became assistant to James Stuart, The Athenian and clerk of the works to Greenwich Hospital, 1782; completed Stuart's Antiquities of Athens (published, 1787); translated Vitruvius (published, 1791). strel; a machinery carpenter whose verses and sonnet? attracted the notice of Peter Cunningham (rf. 1805) and Anna Seward, who procured him a mill-partnership.
Sir William John Newton: '''Sir William John Newton''' ([[1785]]-[[1869]]), miniature-painter; nephew of William Newton (1735-1790) ; became one of the most fashionable miniaturists of his day; appointed miniature-painter to William IV and Queen Victoria; exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1808-63; knighted, 1837.
Aod Nial: '''Aod Nial''' or HUGH ([[1610]] ?-[[1616]]). See O'NEILL,
Hugh: '''Hugh'''
Niall: '''Niall''' (rf. [[405]]), king of Ireland ; known in Irish as Naishiallach; made war on the Leinstermen and Munstermen, aud fought in Britain and Gaul; bis importance due to the fame of bis descendants.
Niall: '''Niall''' ([[715]]-[[778]]), king of Ireland ; surnanied Fras?ach; descended from Niall (rf. 405); became king, 763: exacted tribute from Conuaupht, Munster, and Leinster; resigned, 770, and became a monk.
Niall: '''Niall''' ([[791]]-[[845]]), king of Ireland : surnamed Oaille ; grandson of Niall (715778); raised the clans of Tyrone and Tyrconnell to avenge the primate of Armagh, 826; became king, 833; fought successfully in Leinster, Meath, and Munster, and defeated the Danes, 843; drowned near Armagh.
Niall: '''Niall''' ([[8707]]-[[919]]), king of Ireland: surnamed Glundubh; grandson of Niall (791-848): made forays into Connaught, 905 and 909: lecame king of Ailech, 911; king of Ireland, 915; marched against the Danes and was defeated and mortally wounded at Kilmashojre.
Niall: '''Niall''' (rf. [[1061]]), king of Ailech: succeeded his brother, whom he killed in battle; made forays into Louth (1044) and Monaghan, in revenge for the violation of an oath sworn upon St. Patrick's bell.
Niall: '''Niall''' (d. [[1062]]), king of Ulidia or Lesser Ulster ; defeated, deposed, and succeeded his nephew, 101 1; defeated a Danish fleet, 1022; was himself defeated, 1027; a to the church of Kclloc. e. 1226.
De Guildkord Nicholas: '''De Guildkord Nicholas''' (f. [[1280]]). Sec GUILD
Ford: '''Ford'''
De Faknham Nicholas: '''De Faknham Nicholas''' (rf. [[1287]]), bishop of Durham; professor of medicine in the universities of Parta and Bologna; began his studies at Oxford and proceeded to Paris, where, in addition to medical studies, be directed courses of dialectics, physics, and theology: went for a short time to Bologna as professor of medicine; returned to England, 1229; taught logic and natural philosophy at Oxford and became physician to Henry III: received much ecclesiastical preferment: elected bishop of Durham, 1241; had cathedral rebuilt; resigned, 1248. Two treatises,Practica Mediciiurand De Viribus Herbarum mentioned as his by Pits, have not been traced. There are three medical treatises extant in manuscript in the Bibliotheque Nationale in Pari? written by Nicholas de Anglin, who is probably identical with Nicholas de Faruham.
Nicholas: '''Nicholas'''
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Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' Ki.y.J
Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' ox ' VM (.". [[1280]]).
Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' I.K HI.I.M. (. i:it4X bishop of Down; trva-nn-r of Ulster and prior of St. Patrick's, Down; uhullil bishop, 1 J77; administered his diocese iu accordance with Irish cn-toms uhich led to litigation.
Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' ([[1316]]?- [[1386]]). Sw LnuMniix or LlTTI.IV.
Ok Lyxnk Nicholas: '''Ok Lyxnk Nicholas''' (.f. [[1386]]), Carmelite: lecturer in theology at Oxford; iu 1386 composed a calendar for the period from 1387 to 1462; conjectured to have made an arctic voyage.
Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' "H HKKKKOIUI or NICHOLAS HKHKOKD (fl. ISmiollard: student and fellow of Queen's College, oxford: D.D. oxford, 1382; preached constantly in support of Wycliffe, 1382, and was suspended and excommunicated; at once set out for Rome, but was ordered by the pope to be imprisoned for life; escaped to England, ISM, and was imprisoned for a time; was chief leader of the lollard* after V,-litVs death, but in 1391 recanted, appointed chancellor of Hereford Cathedral; of Hereford, 1397-1417: became a Carthusian monk at St. Anne, Coventry. Very little of Hereford's work has survived except his translation of the Old Testament, which stops short in the book of Baruch, chap. iii.
Ok Fakknham Nicholas: '''Ok Fakknham Nicholas''' (fl. [[1402]]), Franciscan ; D.D. Oxford, 1395: provincial minister of his order, 1391-1402: examined into the charges against his sucoeuor, and reappointed him. His Deteruiiuatio ( 1395) is extant.
Dk Nicholas: '''Dk Nicholas''' Btmoo (fl. [[1517]]-[[1537]]), divinity lecturer at Oxford; was a Florentine Franciscan friar who at Paris and began to lecture at Oxford, 1517; joint-author of a book advocating Henry VIII's difrom Catherine of Aragon, and was appointed public reader in divinity at Cardinal College (afterwards Christ Church, Oxford), and at Magdalen College, Oxford; acted as vice-chancellor, 1534; returned to Italy, 1535.
Abraham Nicholas: '''Abraham Nicholas''' ([[1692]]-[[1744]] ?), schoolmaster ; published three copybooks; emigrated to Virginia, c. 1722.
David Nicholas: '''David Nicholas''' ([[1705]]?-[[1769]]), Welsh Ixflladwriter; a day schoolmaster iu Glamorgan; admitted to thecongress of bards 1730; wrote a letter containing the rules of Welsh prosody, 1754.
Nicholas: '''Nicholas''' Sm EDWARD ([[1693]]-[[1669]]), secretary of state to Charles I and Charles II; matriculated from Queen's College, Oxford, 1611; entered the Middle Temple, 1613; became secretary to Edward, baron ouch, warden of the Cinque ports, 1618, and to his successor, George, duke of Buckingham, 1624; M.P., Winchelsea, 1620-4, Dover, 1627-8: secretary to the admiralty, 1625, and to the admiralty commissioners after Buckingham's death: clerk of the council in ordinary, 1635: knighted and appointed secretary of state, 1641; conducted the treaty of Ux bridge and the surrender of Oxford, 1646; retired to Caen in Normandy; remained in name Charl-- r secretary of state till the king's execution, and subsequently made vigorous effort* to serve his sou iu a like capacity, but was disliked by Queen Henrietta Maria and practically excluded from Prince Charles's counsels directed to attend the Duke of York, 1650, and from 1650 to 1654 resided at the Hague: joined Charles at Aix-laChapelle, 1654, and was formally reappointed secretary of tote, but was net aside and pensioned with 10,000. on account of age and sickness, 1662.
Hknry Nicholas: '''Hknry Nicholas''' , or HICLABS, HENRIOK A. 150-J-15MO), founder of the religious sect known as theFamily of Love burn in Westphalia; imprisoned on a rapiciou of heresy, 1529; began to see visions, MO, and represented that he had recvivul a divine summon* to become a prophet and founder of a new sect, to bellied 1 PamUiaCaritatis with three elders to aid him; Uved at Bmbden(l*4MH)), writing the divine revelations !i a t!rl'2 i; m ? de """ nve rt I* Holland, BraEJ S: bb book " Pwuibited, 1*70. 1&2, and JMO:TliiUd England, c. 1552 or 1553; probably died at Wogne. He taught an anabaptist mysticism, and retpirOrtl lore of humanity a* the weeutial rule of life. The constitution of the sect consisted of the highest bishop, twenty-four elders, seraphim or archbishops, and three OP K-rs of priests The sect did not attract much attention in England until 1574, when its numbers had grown large, chiefly in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, and Essex. It endured some persecution between 1574 and 1604, but before 1700 familists had become extremely rare. Nearly all of his books were translated into English,
Matthew Nicholas: '''Matthew Nicholas''' ([[1594]]-[[1661]]), dean of St. Paul's; brother of Sir Kdward Nicholas; scholar of Winchester College and New College, Oxford: D.C.L., 1627; canon of Salisbury and dean of Bristol, 1639; canon of Westminster, 1642; deprived at the rebellion; canon auddeuu of St. Paul's, London, 1660.
Robert Nicholas: '''Robert Nicholas''' ([[1595]]-[[1667]]), judge; M.P., Devizes, 1640; assisted in prosecuting Laud, 1643; serjeaut-at law, 1648; judge of the upper bench, 1649; baron of the exchequer, 1655; pardoned, 1660; commissioner for raising money in Wiltshire, 1660.
Thomas Nicholas: '''Thomas Nicholas''' (fl. [[1560]]-[[1596]]), translator; employed by the Levant Company in the Canary isles; imprisoned for heresy, 1560-2 and 1562-1; brought to Spain and finally released, 1565; translated Spanish histories of the conquest of Mexico and Peru.
Thomas Nicholas: '''Thomas Nicholas''' ([[1820]]-[[1879]]), Welsh antiqaary : educated at Manchester and in Germany; professor of biblical literature at the Presbyterian College, Carmarthen, ; 1856; settled in London, 1863; promoted the University I College of Wales at Aberystwith, and became a governor 1 of it; wrote on education and Welsh antiquities.
William Nicholas: '''William Nicholas''' ([[1785]]-[[1812]]), major in the royal engineers; entered the army, 1801; promoted second captain, 1806; distinguished himself at Hosetta, 1807; succeeded to the command of the engineers at Cadiz, 1810; signally distinguished himself at Barossa, 1811, and at Badajos, 1812, where he was mortally wounded.
Nicholl: '''Nicholl'''
John Nicholl: '''John Nicholl''' (fl. [[1607]]), traveller and author: started with a band of Englishmen to Guiana, 1605; wrecked, rescued by Spaniards, and imprisoned as a spy; finally reached England, 1607, and published an account of his adventures, 1607.
Nicholl: '''Nicholl''' Sm JOHN ([[1759]]-[[1838]]), judge ; fellow of St. John's College, Oxford; D.C.L., 1785; admitted an advocate at DoctorsCommons, 1785; knighted, 1798; king's advocate, 1798; M.P., Penryn, 1802, Hastings, 1806, and Great Bedwin, 1807-32; strongly opposed to parliamentary reform and catholic emancipation; dean of arches and judge of the prerogative court of Canterbury, 1809-34; judge of the high court of admiralty, 1833; vicar-general to the archbishop of Canterbury, 1834; F.S.A. and F.R.S.
John Nicholl: '''John Nicholl''' ([[1790]]-[[1871]]), antiquary; F.S.A., I 1843; served as master of the IronmongersCompany, 1859; made extensive researches in heraldry and the genealogy of Essex families and that of the various I families of Nicholl, Nicholls, or Nichol; compiled a history of the IronmongersCompany.
Nicholls: '''Nicholls''' See also NICCOLS, NICHOLS, NICKOLLS, and NICOLLS.
Degory Nicholls: '''Degory Nicholls''' (d. [[1591]]), divine ; fellow of Petarhouse, Cambridge, 1566; M.A., 1567; incorporated at Oxford, 1567; was contentious and * verye disorderlie B.D. university preacher, 1574; master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1577-82; canon of Exeter, 1579; D.D., 1581.
Edward Nicholls: '''Edward Nicholls''' (fl. [[1617]]), sea-captain of the Dolphin, 1617; was attacked by five Turkish men-of-war when returning from the Levant, and forced the Turks to retire.
Frank Nicholls: '''Frank Nicholls''' ([[1699]]-[[1778]]), physician; of Westminster School and Exeter College, Oxfoni; MA., 1721; M.D., 1729; lectured at Oxford on anatomy; demonstrated the minute structure of blood-vessels, and was the first to uae corroded preparations; F.R.S., 1728; F.R.O.P., 1732; Gulstonian lecturer, 1734 and 1736; Harveian orator, 1739, and Lumleiau lecturer, 1748-9; published u compendium of his lectured, 1732.

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Nicholson: '''Nicholson'''
Nicholls: '''Nicholls''' Sm GEORGK (17*1 IHC5), poor-law reformer uinl administrator; IM-CMUH- miNhiMiii:n on hoard no Bast India Company's ship, 1797; oktain-l OMMMM of a ship, 1K09; left the service in consequence il tin- -hip under his command being burnt inharbour, l81i,aHtMOn the company attached no blame to him; startoi tin- tir-t savings bank nt Farndon, and at Southwell l*-came 1 IH-.M ) o( r- r of the jxx)r; iu three yean reduce* I tin- umount of relief to almost u quarter without injury to the poor, his leading iilcii being to abolish outdoor relief; became practically tin- controller of tin- Moure-t.-r ami Iterkeley Ship Canal, 1H23: appointil superintendent of the branch of tin- Hank of England at Hirminlmm. 1KW. became a director of the Hirminirham Canal Navigations; consulted by the poor-law commissioners, and on the patting of the act (1834) mode one of three commissioners; visited Ireland to observe poor-law legislation there, 1836 and 1837, and visited Holland and Belgium (1X38) to examine their methods of administering relief: resided in Ireland to direct the working of the Irish Poor-law Act, 1838-42; appointed permanent secretary of the poor-law board, 1847; K.C.B., 1861; wrote on the poor and the poor-laws.
James Fawckner Nicholls: '''James Fawckner Nicholls''' ([[1818]]-[[1883]]), antiquary und librarian: tried various occupations, and finally wa appointed city librarian of Bristol, 1868; brought the libraries into a high state of efficiency; P.S.A., 187K; publishedThe Life and Discoveries of Sebastian Cabot 1869. and a number of antiquarian books, the chief of which was Bristol Past and Pre-ent. 1 1881-8.
John Nicholls: '''John Nicholls''' ([[1555]]-[[1584]]?) controversialist; left Oxford without a degree; became a curate in Somerset; in 1577 went to Rome by way of Antwerp, Douay. Grenoble, and Milan; voluntarily gave himself up to the inquisition and publicly abjured protestantism, 1678; left Rome, on the plea of ill-health, 158(1, and proceeded to England, where he was committed to the Tower of London; he wrote during his imprisonment an account of the English seminaries and the popes, and a recantation ot Romanism, 1581; employed to preach to the Roman catholics in the Tower of London; went to the Low Countries and Germany and again turned Roman catholic, 1582, expressed penitence, and withdrew all his accusations against Rome and Roman institutions, a report of it being published, 1583.
John Ashton Nicholls: '''John Ashton Nicholls''' ([[1823]]-[[1859]]), philanthropist; interested in physical science; life member of the British Association, 1842: F.U.A.S., 1849: entered his father's cotton manufactory, and gave much time to improving the education and condition of the working classes; organised classes and delivered lectures in Manchester and the neighbourhood. L*l- **
Norton Nicholls: '''Norton Nicholls''' ([[1742]]?-[[1809]]), friend of the poet Gray; was educated at Eton and Trinity Hall, Cambridge; LL.B., 1766: met Gray about 1761; visited the continent by Gray's advice; became rector of Lound and Brad well, 1767; travelled with Gray through the midland counties, 1770; his full correspondence with Gray and his 4 Reminiscences of Graywere published in the fifth volume of Mitford's edition of Gray.
Richard Nicholls: '''Richard Nicholls''' ([[1584]]-[[1616]]).
Sutton Nicholls: '''Sutton Nicholls''' (I. [[1700]]-[[1740]]), draughtsman and engraver; drew and engraved views of London, 1725.
William Nicholls: '''William Nicholls''' ([[1664]]-[[1712]]), author and divine; educated at St. Paul's School, London; B.A. Watlham College, Oxford, 1683: probationary fellow of Merton College, Oxford, 1684; M.A., 1688; D.D., 1695; rector of Selsey,1691; said to have been rector of Bushy, 1691-3, and canon of Chichester, 1707; published theological works, his Defensio Ecclesiae Anglicanae 1707 and 1708, resulting in an interesting foreign correspondence; chief work,Comment on the Book of Common Prayer 1710.
Nichols: '''Nichols'''
James Nichols: '''James Nichols''' ([[1786]]-[[1861]]), printer and theological writer; became a printer and bookseller: edited theLeeds Literary Observer(1819, 1 vol.); removing to London publishedCalvinism and Arminianism compared 1824: translated two volumes of Arminins's 1 Works 1825; printed and edited Thomson's Works 1849, and Young's Complete Works 1856.
Nichols: '''Nichols''' or NICHOLSON. JOHN (d. [[1538]]).
Uambmbt: '''Uambmbt'''
Nichols: '''Nichols''' .It -US ([[1745]]-[[1826]]), printer awl author : lu.-:iti lit Islin*tou and apprenticed to Will.. the younger, whoM partner be became, 17W; edited Mire,- additional volume* of Swift'sWorks 1776, 177* ami 177-*, mid William King's Work* 1776; joined David Henry in the management of the Gentleman's Magazine,* 177*. for which be wa* solely responsible f rom 179* to 1826. published his lioyal Wills 178u, aCollection of Miscellaneous Poems 17HU- a: mi.! etween 178U and 18JU bin Jnbhothffa Topographica ii vol-.i; pulillcbedBiographical Anecdote* of Higarth i 78 i, and between 180H and 1817 edited, with Steeven*, Hogarth's Genuine Work*: edited Bowyer'n Anecdote* and Miscellaneous Tract* 1786, AtU-rbury's Correspondence 1783-99, theBio graphical Dictionary 1784,. theTatler 17M, KteeJe's r,,m-ioiiden.-,- 1788-91,The Progresses of Kliabeth; 1788-18J1, and Shakespeare Play* 1790; published between 1796 and 1816 The History and Antiquities of Leicester* (8 vols.), his moot important work, and, in 1801, his alitiou of Swift's work* (19 vols.)
John Bowyer Nichols: '''John Bowyer Nichols''' ([[1779]]-[[1863]]), printer and antiquary: ?on of John NichoN; educated at St. Paul's School. London; entered his father priatI lug office, 1796; became part editor of the Gentleman Magazine and subsequently, in 18:::*, ole proprietor: printer of parliamentary proceeding" and published important county histories: wrote anl edited antiquarian and topographical works.
John Oough Nichols: '''John Oough Nichols''' ([[1806]]-[[1873]]), printer and antiquary: son of John Bowyer Nichols; educated at Merchant TaylorsSchool, London; entered the print ! ing offices of his father and grandfather, 1824; joint I editor of the Gentleman's Magazine 1828-61; oole editor, 1861-6; a founder of the Camdeti Society, whose volume* he printed, and many of which he edited; edited Literary Remains of Edward VI and Sir Nicholas Throckmor tonfor the Roxburgbe Club; edited the periodicals Collectanea Topographica et Genealogica 1834-43, The Topographer and Genealogist 1846-58, and The Herald and Genealogist 1863-73; published heraldic and genea logical works.
Josias Nichols: '''Josias Nichols''' ([[1555]]7-[[1639]]), puritan divine: ! B.A. Oxford, 1574: rector of Eastwell, 15811; described ax a ringleader of puritan ministers and suspended, 1684, but 1 hoon restored; deprived in consequence of his puritan I writings, 1603.
Philip Nichols: '''Philip Nichols''' ( fl. [[1647]]-[[1559]] ),protestant writer : published a very protestant and outspokenLetterto Canon Orispyn, 1547, and other works in the same spirit.
Thomas Nichols: '''Thomas Nichols''' (fl. [[1560]]), translator of Thncydides: a goldsmith: translated Thucydides from Sey**eIV French version, 1560.
Thomas Nichols: '''Thomas Nichols''' (Jt. [[1554]]), merchant : lived in i the Canary islands, r. 1554-61; his description of the I Canary islands and Madeira included iu Hakluyt's Prin; cipall Navigations 1589.
William Nichols: '''William Nichols''' ([[1655]]-[[1716]]), Latin poet; 1LA. Christ Church, Oxford, 1677; rector of Stockport, 16941716; wrote elegant Latin elegiacs, 1711, and translated 1 portions of the prayer-book into Latin verse,
William Luke Nichols: '''William Luke Nichols''' ([[1802]]-[[1889]]X antiquary ; M.A. Queen's College, Oxford, 1829; heki various charges in the English church; published 4 Hone Roman* 1838.
Nicholson: '''Nicholson'''
Alfred Nicholson: '''Alfred Nicholson''' ([[1788]]-[[1833]] landscapepainter; son of Francis Nicholson (1763-1844)

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Brinsley Nicholson: '''Brinsley Nicholson''' ([[1824]]-[[1892]]X scholar: studied medicine at Edinburgh and Paris; M.D. Edinburgh: army surgeon; nerved in Africa, China, and New Zealand: wlited the tirstquarto of Henry the Fifth 1876, 'The Best Plays of Ben Jonson published, 189S, and Donne's poems, published, 1895.
Charles Nicholson: '''Charles Nicholson''' ([[1796]]-[[1837]]X flautist and composer: appointed professor of the flute at the Rpyal Academy of Music, 1822; improved the instrument and possessed some talent for composition.
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Nicholson: '''Nicholson'''
Sip Nicholson: '''Sip Nicholson''' . FRANTIC (IfifiO -[[172]]H). colonial vernor: entcrelthe army, 1678: lieutenant-governor of tbootaoies north of Chesapeake Bay, 1688: fled to BngbuMl when the colonist, row, Itt89; lieutenanHrovm.or of lWM: sooceerfnlly established schools ime condition of the clergy, and urged a vie.-,,,,, against Canada: governor of NUrl;md, 1694, of 1: tern-d against Canada, I7os; pov.Tn.ir -i South Carolina, 17l: knight-d. 1710: 1725: though in England, hrld nominal 5X
Francis Nicholson: '''Francis Nicholson''' ([[1650]]-1 [[731]]X theologian:
Mjl: '''Mjl''' University College, Oxford, [[1673]] : avowed himself a Roman catholic, 1686: joined the English Carthusians at Nleuport, 1688: subsequently lived at Lisbon and died at the ***" College; wrote on the eucharist, 1688.
Francis Nicholson: '''Francis Nicholson''' ([[1763]]-[[1844]]), water-colour painter; at first painted portraits, but finally devoted himself to landscape*: left Yorkshire for London. 1800: an original member of the Society of Painters in Watercolours, 1804: wrote on drawing and painting in watercolour*, 1880: changed the art from mere paper-staining with light tints to the production of depth of tone ami variety of shade and colour.
George Nicholson: '''George Nicholson''' ([[1760]]-[[1825]]), printer and author commenced publishing chap-books at Bradford, e. 1784; published hisLiterary Miscellanyat Manchester, r. 1797; possessed great taste and originality as a typographer: wrote on vegetarianism, education and
George Nicholson: '''George Nicholson''' ( [[1795]] ?-[[1839]] ?). artist; exhibited at Liverpool Academy exhibitions, chiefly watercolour landscapes, 1827-38.
George Nicholson: '''George Nicholson''' ([[1787]]-[[1878]]), painter : nephew of Francis Nicholson (1753-1844)
Henry Alleyne Nicholson: '''Henry Alleyne Nicholson''' ([[1844]]-[[1899]]X biologist; Ph.D. Gbttingen: BJ3c. Edinburgh, 1866: D.Sc., 187; MJX, 1869: professor of natural history, Toronto, 1871-4, of physical science in Durham College of Physical Science, 1874-5, and of natural history at St. Andrews, 1875-82; regius professor of natural history at Aberdeen, 1882-99; fellow of Geological Society, 1867; F.L.S.: F.R.S., 1897; published zoological and palaeontologlcal text-books and numerous scientific papers.
Isaac Nicholson: '''Isaac Nicholson''' ([[1789]]-[[1848]]), wood-engraver; apprenticed to John Bewick, whose style he successfully copied.
John Nicholson: '''John Nicholson''' (rf. [[1538]]).
John Nicholson: '''John Nicholson''' ([[1730]]-[[1796]]), Cambridge bookMOer: married Anne Watte, daughter of a Cambridge bookseller, to whose business he succeeded, 1752: nicknamed Maps; supplied undergraduates with their classbooks by subscription.
John Nicholson: '''John Nicholson''' ([[1781]]-[[1822]]), author: grandson of John Nicholson (1730-1796); published anonymooaly ( Fetus and Arria 1809, andRight and Wrong 181*.
John Nicholson: '''John Nicholson''' ([[1790]]-[[1843]]), the Airedale poet ' ; a wool-sorter, who published Airedale in Ancient Times 1825; his separate poems collected in a complete edition, with biography, 1844.
John Nicholson: '''John Nicholson''' ([[1821]]-[[1857]]), brigadier-general : born in Dublin: obtained cadetahip in Bengal infantry, 1839; served In Afghanistan and (1842) took a prominent part In the defence of Ghaznl; made prisoner, but ultimately rescued by Major-general (afterward Sir) George Pollock. 1842; promoted adjutant of his regiment, 1841; accompanied the Maharajah Gulub Singh to Kashmir, 184: captain, 1848; regarded as a demi-god by the native*, a brotherhood of fakirs in Hazara originating the worship of Nlkkul Seyn. 1848: when in charge of Sind Sagar Doab, secured Attek and scoured the country on the rebellion of Mulraj. performing almost incredible marches and prodigies of valour: distinguished himself daring the second Sikh war, especially at Gujrat. 1819, and was promoted brevet-major, 1849; administrative at Bannn. 1851-6; brevet lieutenant-general, 1864: was promoted brigadier-general on the outbreak of the j mutiny, and commander of the Punjab movable column: di-annul susixvted sepoy regiments: btfesjmpted tinnmtiiKvrs who vnv battening to Delhi, mid destroy.-.! I them at Trinunu (ihautand at the Rnvi river; he arrive I 1 at Delhi 14 Aug. 1857; captured thirteen guns and the camp equipment of the enemy. who were mano.uvrini: txi get at the British rear, 25 Aug. 1857: commanded tin main stormuiir party in the assault on Delhi, 14 Sept. IHS7- w;i- t-hot through the chest and died a few days : later.
John Nicholson: '''John Nicholson''' ([[1777]]-[[1866]]), publisher, of Kirkcudbright; brother of William Nicholson (17827-1849) :: antiquary and local historian.
Joshua Nicholson: '''Joshua Nicholson''' ([[1812]]-[[1885]]), silk manufacturer and philanthropist: partner in J. & J. Brough, Nicholson fc Co.; built the Nicholson Institute at Leek, 1884, and endowed it for ten. years.
Nicholson: '''Nicholson''' Sm LOTHIAN ([[1827]]-[[1893]]), general ; i entered Woolwich, 1844; first lieutenant, 1847; second captain, 1856: served in the-Crimea: brevet major, 1855: present at the final siege of Lucknow; promoted brevet lieutenant-colonel, 1858: C.B., 1859; brevet colonel, 1866: major-general, 1877: lieutenant-governor of Jersey, 18781883: lieutenant-general, 1881; K.C.B., 1887: appointed governor of Gibraltar, 1891: died at Gibraltar,
Margaret Nicholson: '''Margaret Nicholson''' ([[1750]]?-[[1828]]), assailant 1 of George III: a housemaid who (1786) attempted to stab l George III with a dessert-knife: certified insane and sent i to Bedlam: burlesque verses written on her by Percy 1 Bysshe Shelley and Thomas Jefferson Hogg, 1810.
Michael Angelo Nicholson: '''Michael Angelo Nicholson''' (rf. [[1842]]), architectural draughtsman; son of Peter Nicholson: invented the inverted trammel for drawing ellipses; pub1 lished professional works and exhibited at the Royal j Academy.
Peter Nicholson: '''Peter Nicholson''' ([[1765]]-[[1844]]), mathematician I and architect: opened an evening school for mechanics in i Soho set up as an architect at Glasgow, 1800; removed 1 to Carlisle, 1806, and to Newcastle, 1829; devoted his life : to improving the mechanical processes of building: formulated rules for finding sections of prisms, cylinders, 1 or cylindroids, invented the centrolinead, and claimed to i have invented a method for obtaining rational roots and 1 approximating to the irrational roots of an equation of any order; published many useful works on architecture I and mathematics.
Renton Nicholson: '''Renton Nicholson''' ([[1809]]-[[1861]]), known as the Lord Chief Baron; finally became editor of a society journal and a sporting paper; opened the Garrick's Head, London, 1841, and there established the Judge and Jury Society, where he presided as lord chief baron over humorous trials; subsequently removed hiscourtto 103 Strand: wrote on boxing, and was proprietor and editor of Illustrated London Life 1843.

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Richard Nicholson: '''Richard Nicholson''' (d. [[1639]]). musician : Mus. Bac. Oxford, 1596; organist, Magdalen College, Oxford, c. 1596; first professor of music at Oxford, 1626; composed madrigals.
Samuel Nicholson: '''Samuel Nicholson''' (. [[1600]]-[[1602]]), poet and divine; M.A. Catharine Hall, Cambridge, 1602; his 'Acolastus his After- Witte 1600, interesting from its plagiarisms from Shakespeare's and other works; published a devotional treatise, 1602.
Thomas Joseph Nicholson: '''Thomas Joseph Nicholson''' ([[1645]]-[[1718]]), fir*t vicar-apostolic of Scotland: regent, Glasgow University; became a Roman catholic, 1682: missionary to Scotland. 1687; imprisoned for a short time, 1688 and 1697; consecrated bishop of Peristachium and first vicar-general of Scotland, 1695.
William Nicholson: '''William Nicholson''' ([[1691]]-[[1672]]), bishop of Gloucester; M.A. Magdalen College, Oxford, 1615; master ! of Oroydon free school, 1616-29; rector of Llandilo-Vawr, 1626; archdeacon of Brecon, 1644; kept a school in Car ! marthenshire in partnership with Jeremy Taylor j and William Wyatt; bishop of Gloucester, 1661-72; published expositions of the catechism and apostlescreed, I and an analysis of the Psalms; published Apology for the Discipline of the Ancient Church 1669.
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Nicolls: '''Nicolls'''
William Nicholson: '''William Nicholson''' ([[1753]]-1H15), man of Mfenoe and inventor:.-ailed under tin- Ka-t India Company, 17tJ'J-7G; settled in London and engaged in MkoUflo studies; invented (c. 1789) an ingenious aerometer, which bore his mum-, and was long usnl in lalH.ratoriea; acted as a patent agent, and himself patented a cylindrical machine for printing ou linen and other articles, 1790, which was never u-.-d: -ketch.-d arrangements for the water supply of Portsmouth and i-;rt. and became engineer to the company; brought out a Dictionary of Practical and Theoretical Chemistry 1808: edited Nicholson'sJournal ol Natural I'hilosophy 1797-1816, and wrote and translated many books on chemi-try and natural philosophy.
William Nicholson: '''William Nicholson''' ([[1781]]-[[1844]]), portrait- , painter and etcher: exhibited portraits at the Royal ! Academy, 1808-22; removed to Edinburgh, 1814; miula- j turist and painter in oils, but chiefly successful with ! water-colour portraits: etched a few of his own and other paintersportraits, and exhibited at Scottish exhibitions: instrumental in the formation of the Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture, 1826.
William Nicholson: '''William Nicholson''' ([[1782]] 7-[[1849]]), the Galloway poet; a pedlar who was encouraged by Hogg and Dr. Alexander Murray (1775-1813); publishedTales in Verse and Miscellaneous Poems 1814; visited London to preach universal redemption, 1826.
William Nicholson: '''William Nicholson''' ([[1816]]-[[1866]]), Australian statesman audfather of the ballot went out from England to Melbourne, 1841; elected to the city council, 1848; alderman and mayor, 1860; elected to the mixed legislative council for North Bourke, 1862; moved a resolution in favour of the ballot, 1855; unsuccessful in constructing a cabinet, but his scheme, ultimately the Australian ballot accepted; visited England, 1856; premier of Victoria, 1869; endeavoured to settle the Victoria land question.
William Adams Nicholson: '''William Adams Nicholson''' ([[1803]]-[[1853]]), architect; articled to John Buonarotti Papworth; established himself at Lincoln, 1828, and acquired extensive practice; original F.R.I.B.A.
Sir Robert Nickxe: '''Sir Robert Nickxe''' ([[1786]]-[[1855]]), major-general ; entered the army, 1799; lieutenant, 1802; captain, 1809; served through the Peninsular war; in America, 1814; entered Paris, 1815; brevet major, 1819; lieutenantcolonel, 1825; served in Canada, 1838; K.H.; brevet colonel, 1848; major-general, 1851; appointed commander of the Australian forces, 1853; died at Melbourne.
John Nickolls: '''John Nickolls''' ([[1710]] ?-[[1745]]), antiquary; merchant; collected prints of heads: acquired original letters formerly possessed by Milton, which he published. 1743; F.S.A., 1740.
Nicol: '''Nicol'''
Mrs Nicol: '''Mrs Nicol''' . (d. [[1834]] ?), actress ; a housekeeper who became an actress; appeared first at Edinburgh, 1806; retired, 1834; excelled iu old-women roles.
Alexander Nicol: '''Alexander Nicol''' (fl. [[1739]]-[[1766]]), Scottish poet : teacher of English at Aberuyte; his poems collected, 1766.
Emma Nicol: '''Emma Nicol''' ([[1801]]-[[1877]]), actress; daughter of Mrs. Nicol; played at Edinburgh, 1808-24; appeared in London and the smaller Scottish towns after 1824; in Edinburgh, 1834-62, devoting herself to oldwomen roles.
James Nicol: '''James Nicol''' ([[1769]]-[[1819]]), poet ; was minister of Traquair, 1802; contributed to magazines; published two volumes of poems, 1805.
James Nicol: '''James Nicol''' ([[1810]]-[[1879]]), geologist; son of James Nicol (1769-1819); studied at Edinburgh, Bonn, and Berlin; professor of geology, Queen's College, Cork, 1849, and at Aberdeen, 1863-78; F.G.S. and F.RAE., 1847; published handbooks on mineralogy, 1849 and 1868, and wrote on the geology of Scotland, 1844 and 1866; discovered the true relations of the rock-masses in the complicated region of the highlands.
Nicol: '''Nicol''' or NICOLL, JOHN (ft. [[1590]]-[[1667]]), diarist; writer to the signet; compiled a diary iu two vols. from 1637 to 1649 and 1660 to 1657, prefixing an introduction on earlier Scottish history. Vol. i. has beeu lost, but vol. ii. (1660-7) wo* printed by the Banuntyne Club,
William Nicol: '''William Nicol''' ( [[171]] r [[1797]]1 friend of Burns: stndiM th.-ology and medicine at Edinburgh; classical nuwter at Edinburgh High School; Bunu WM his guest, 1787 and 1789, aud they vUitod the highland* together.
Nicolas: '''Nicolas'''
Breakspear Nicolas: '''Breakspear Nicolas''' , POPE ADRIAN IV (. 1169).
Nicolas: '''Nicolas''' (iUANVILLE TOUP (d. 18M), nvy captain: son of John Toup Nioobu; entered navy, 1848; engaged In suppression of Tae-plug insurrection; retired as captain, 1882.
John Toup Nicolas: '''John Toup Nicolas''' ([[1788]]-[[1861]]), rear-admiral : brother of Sir Nicholas Harris Nlcolac; entered navy, 1799; lieutenant, 1804; commander. 1809; served in the Mediterranean: C.B. aud post captain, 1816; K.H., 1834; rear-admiral, 18SU.

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Nicolas: '''Nicolas''' Sill NICHOLAS HARRIS ([[1799]]-[[1848]]), antiquary; entered navy, 1808; lieutenant, 1816; put ou half-pay, 1818; F.S.A., 1824-8; barrister, Inner Temple, 1825; many desirable reforms produced by bis attacks ou the record commission, the Society of Antiquaries, aud the British Museum; K.H., 1831; G.O.M.G., 1840; died at Boulogne. He compiled or edited many valuable works, amongst others,The Life of William Davieon 1823, Notitia Historica 1824 (Improved edition,Chronology of History 1833),Synopsis of the Peerage of England 1826,Testamenta Vetnsta 1826,Literary Remains of Lady Jane Grey 1826,The Battle of Agincourt 1827,The Scrope and Grosvenor Controversy 1832, Proceedings and Ordinances of the Privy Council, 1886-1642Despatches and Letters of Lord Nelson 1844-6,History of Royal Navy 1847, and Memoirs of Sir Christopher Hattou 1847.
Nicolay: '''Nicolay''' Sm WILLIAM ([[1771]]-[[184]]SX colonial administrator; second lieutenant, 1788; present at Seringapatam, 1792, and Pondicherry, 1793; captain, 1798; major, 1801; served at Waterloo: C.H., 1816: governor of Dominica, 1824-31, of Antigua, 1831-2, of Mauritius, 1832-40; lieutenant-general, 1837; K.O.U.
Nicoll: '''Nicoll'''
Alexander Nicoll: '''Alexander Nicoll''' ([[1793]]-[[1838]]), orientalist: M.A. Balliol College, Oxford, 1814; regius professor of Hebrew and canon of Christ Church, Oxford, 1822-8; D.C.L., 1822; made catalogues of the oriental manuscripts at the Bodleian Library, of which he was a sublibrarian,
Nicoll: '''Nicoll''' or NICOLLS, ANTHONY ([[1611]]-[[1669]]), parliamentarian; nephew of John Pym; M.P. for Bodmin in the Long parliament; joined the presbyterian members; several charges being preferred against him, was ordered into restraint, 1647; escaped; the orders against him revoked by the presbyterian*, 1647; master of the armouries, 1648; M.P., Cornwall, 1664-5, Bossiuey, 1669: sheriff of Cornwall, 1667.
Francis Nicoll: '''Francis Nicoll''' ([[1770]]-[[1835]]), Scottish divine: M.A. Aberdeen, 1789; minister of Mains, 1799-1819; D.D. St. Andrews, 1807; minister of St. Leonard's, Fife, 1819-24; principal of 8k Leonard's and St. Salvator's, St. Andrews, 1819, and rector of the university, 1822.
Robert Nicoll: '''Robert Nicoll''' ([[1814]]-[[1837]]), poet; wrote for Tait's Magazine; opened a circulating library at Dundee; became editor of the Leeds Times 1836: a strong radical; published poems, 1836, the best being his lyrics in the Scottish dialect.
Whitlook Nicoll: '''Whitlook Nicoll''' ([[1786]]-[[1838]]X physician: M.R.O.S., 1809; M.D. Aberdeen, 1816; chief work,Cerebral Structures in Infante 1821; wrote also on theology.
Nicolls: '''Nicolls''' or NICHOLL8, Sm AUGDSTINB ([[1569]]1616), judge; reader at the Middle Temple, 1608; serjeant-at-law, 1603; justice of common pleas, 161S; knighted, 1612; chancellor to Charles, prince of Wales, 1616.
Benedict Nicolls: '''Benedict Nicolls''' (J. [[1433]]), bishop of St. David's; bishop of Bangor, 1408-18; a trier of petitions, 1414 and 1429; bishop of St. David's, 1418-33; founded a chantry at St. David's. (.xli. 49 :J i- -2
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Nisbet: '''Nisbet'''
Perdinando Nicolls: '''Perdinando Nicolls''' ([[1598]]-[[1662]]), pr*wi.yt.-ri:m divine: 1LA. Magdalen College, Oxford, i.:vi: r-.-ior of I ,;.,-,, -:.-. v;.:..i: Dranahire commissioner for the ejection of scandalous ministers, 1664: ejected,, 1661; published Life of Ignatius Jourdain 1664.
Nicolls: '''Nicolls''' Sin FRANCIS, first baronet ([[1585]]-[[1642]]), nephew of Sir Augustine Nicolls; entered the Middle Temple, 1601; M.P., Northamptonshire, 1619; i sheriff of the county, 1631: secretary to the elector 1640; created baronet, 1641.
Sib Jasper Nicolls: '''Sib Jasper Nicolls''' ([[1778]]-[[1849]]), lieutenant-general: gasettoi 179J: lieutenant, 1794: captain, 1799:. went to India, 1801: major, 1804: distinguished himself at the assault of Buenos Ayres, 1807; lieutenant-colonel, 1807; present at Oorufta (medal): quartermaster-general. 1811; colonel, 1814: distinguished himself in the conquest of Oatnoan, 1814-16: major-general, 1821: created K.O.B. for his brilliant services at Bhurtpore, 1825; lieutenantgeneral, 1837: commauder-in-chiet in Madras, 1838; transferred to Bengal, 1889; resigned, 1843.
Mathias Nicolls: '''Mathias Nicolls''' ([[1630]] ?-[[1687]]), jurist : barrister; secretary of the province of New Netherlands, 1664, compiling the Duke's Laws the first code of lawn in New York: mayor of New York, 1672; first judge of (be common pleas, New York; died in America.
Richard Nicolls: '''Richard Nicolls''' ([[1624]]-[[1672]]X first English the civil Northumbria and to have been slain by his brother Sitric; the Irish chroniclers do not mention him.
Nigel: '''Nigel''' (d. [[1169]]), bishop of Ely and statesman ; nephew of Roger, bishop of Salisbury; educated byAnselin at Loon; prebendary of St. Paul's, London: consecrated bishop of Ely, 1133, and was thenthe king's treasurer; restored several estates to the see; raised Stephen's suspicions and fortified Ely, which was taken (1139) by Stephen; fled to Matilda, but, realising the hopelessness of her cause, submitted, and was restored, 1142; accused of connivance in Geoffrey de Mandeville's revolt, and obliged to purchase his peace. On Henry H's accession Nigel was called upon to reinstate Henry I's official system, and was also presiding justiciar in the curia regis.
Nigel: '''Nigel''' called WIRKKKR (.?. [[1190]]), satirist ; monk of Christ Church, Canterbury; best-known work, Speculum Stultorum in which the vices and corruption of society and the religious orders are satirised; wrote also Contra Curiales et Officiates Olericos
Ralph Niger: '''Ralph Niger''' (. [[1170]]), historian and theologian : educated at Paris; supported Thomas a Becket; accused before Henry II and fled into exile; in addition to theological works wrote two chronicles, which contain only borrowed notices of English affairs.
William Nicolls: '''William Nicolls''' ([[1667]]-[[1723]]), jurist; son of Mathias Nicolls: went to America and became clerk of Queen's County, New York, 1683; imprisoned for opposing Jacob Leister's usurpation in New York; member for Suffolk County, New York, 1702, and speaker, 1701-18.
Nicol: '''Nicol''' 8. THOMAS (. [[1669]]), writer on gems; studied at Jesus College, Cambridge; wrote a curious work on precious stones, published thrice, each time with a different title.
Nicolson: '''Nicolson'''
Alexander Hicolson: '''Alexander Hicolson''' ([[1827]]-[[1893]]), Gaelic
Bjl: '''Bjl''' Edinburgh, [[1850]] ; hon. MJU [[1869]] : took to called to the Scottish bar, 1860; assistantof Scottish education, 1865; sheriff -substitute of Kirkcudbright, 1872, of Greenock, 1886; LL.D. Edinburgh, 1880; revised the Gaelic bible and collected Gaelic proverbs.

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William Hioolson: '''William Hioolson''' ([[1855]]-[[1727]]), divine and antiqoary: M.A. Queen's College. Oxford, 1679; fellow, 16791681; visited Leipzig to learn German and the northern languages of Europe; prebendary of Carlisle, 1681; archdeacon of Carlisle, 1682: bishop of Carlisle, 1702; Involved by his impetuosity as bishop in perpetual strife; formed a collection of manuscripts and contributed to antiquarian works: translated to the bishopric of Derry, 1718, to the archbishopric of Cashel and Emly, 1717; did not live to take charge of the archbishopric. m ptVH I.TI-:*!.iii lur HH j.n-s.TViitmii of nfli.-ial documenu, for which purpose he built special rooms at Deny. His chief work consbts of theHistorical part published, 1696, 1697, and 169, 1. 1714; entire work republished, 1732 y. In 1706 he brought outLeges Marchiarum, or Border Laws * (repnblished, 1747).
James: '''James''' ([[1744]]-[[1814]]).
Niger: '''Niger''' or LE NOIR, ROGER (d. [[1241]]), bishop of , London; prebendary of St. Paul's, London, 1192: arch, l " 2JL51IS deacon of Colchester, 1218; elected bishop of London, from the Kennebec to the Hudson, 1664; on the SSS I &*!$ toSfrSSLS rSSeTwS? *nds, 1664, retainal Dutch officials where SSlSJS oWoiS i of pillaging the Romans, 1232; dedicated the choir of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1240.
Joseph Nightingale: '''Joseph Nightingale''' ([[1775]]-[[1824]]), miscellaneous writer; became a Wesleyan methodist, 1796; was a schoolmaster and became a Unitarian, 1804; exposed to criticism by his Portraiture of Methodism 1807; returned to methodism, 1824; wrote on history, religion, stenography, and topography.
Sir Miles Nightingall: '''Sir Miles Nightingall''' ([[1768]]-[[1829]]), lieutenantgeneral; entered the army, 1787; present at Seringapatam, 1792, and Pondicherry, 1793; captain, 1794; major and lieutenant-colonel before 1797; quartermaster-general in Bengal, 1803; present (1808) at Roleia and Vimeiro, and (1811) at Fuentes d'Onoro (medals); major-general, 1810; commander-in-chief in Java, 1813-15; lieutenantgeneral, 1814; K.O.B., 1815.
Alexander Nimmo: '''Alexander Nimmo''' ([[1783]]-[[1832]]), civil engineer ; of St. Andrews and Edinburgh Universities; originally a schoolmaster; commissioner to fix the county boundaries of Scotland; engineer of the western district of Ireland, where he reclaimed waste land and built bridges and harbours; P.R.S.; member of the Institute of British Architects.
James Nimmo: '''James Nimmo''' (1 [[654]]-1 [[709]]X covenanter ; was among the defeated at Bothwell Bridge, 1679; ultimately fled to Holland, but (1688) returned to Scotland, and was appointed to the customs.
Nimrod: '''Nimrod''' (pseudonym). See APPERLKY, CHARLES
Jamks: '''Jamks''' [[1779]]-[[1843]].
John Edmund: '''John Edmund''' ([[1813]]-[[1876]]), landscape-painter; exhibited in London and the provinces. Venice: came to London, 1701, as rabbi to the and Portuguese Jews: published theoloirirail called the DAJTK (d. 911 ?), reputed king of : saw by the English chronicler* to have ruled
Ninian: '''Ninian''' or NINIAS, SAINT (d. [[432]] ?), apostle of Christianity in North Britain; a Briton who made a pilgrimage to Rome; trained at Rome; consecrated bishop, establishing his episcopal seat at Whithorn, where he built a stone church dedicated to St. Martin of Tours, and commonly called Candida Oasa: evangelised the southern Picte; Baeda and Ailred of Rievaulx give accounts of him.
Nisbet: '''Nisbet'''
Alexander Nisbet: '''Alexander Nisbet''' ([[1667]]-[[1725]]), heraldic writer: educated at Edinburgh for the law; devoted himself to heraldry and antiquities; chief work, System of Heraldry 1722.
Charles Nisbet: '''Charles Nisbet''' ([[1736]]-[[1804]]), Scottish divine; educated at Edinburgh University; called to the charge of Montrose, 1764; advocated the cause of the American colonies; appointed (1785) principal of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, where he died.
Nisbet: '''Nisbet''' 949
Noble: '''Noble'''
John Nisbet: '''John Nisbet''' ([[1627]] 9-[[1685]]), covenanter: took an active and prominent part iu the strugglci, of the covenantors for civil and religious liberty; wounded and left for dead at Pentland, 1666; fought a* captain at Both well Bridge, 1079; seized and executed as a rebeL
Sir John Nisbet: '''Sir John Nisbet''' ([[1609]] V-[[1687]]), lonl-advocate : admitted advocate, 1633; sheriff -depute of the county of Edinburgh, 1639; defended Moutrose, 1641; appointed lord-advocate and raised to the bench as Lord inrltii, 1664; severely persecuted the covenanters; commissioner for the union of the two kingdoms, 1670; forced to resign position of lord advocate, 1677.
William Nisbet: '''William Nisbet''' (Jl. [[1787]]-[[1805]]X medical writer : F.R.C.S. of Edinburgh; wrote on venereal disr on scrofula and cancer, 1796; published * The Clinical Guide 1793, and aGeneral Dictionary of Chemistry 1806.
Louisa Cranstoun Nisbett: '''Louisa Cranstoun Nisbett''' ([[1812]]7-[[1858]]), actress; the daughter of one Macnamara, who acted under the name Mordaunt; began to act as Miss Mordaunt at Greenwich, 1826; played in the provinces till i 1829; married John Alexander Nisbett, 1831, but re- i turned to the stage (1832) in consequence of her husband's sudden death and his affairs being put into chancery; acted in various London theatres; married Sir William I Boothby, 1844; again returned to the stage after liis death, 1846; retired, 1851; a charming actress in comedy.
Nithsdale: '''Nithsdale''' fifth EARL OF ([[1676]]-[[1744]]). See
William Maxwell: '''William Maxwell''' .
Countess of Nithsdale: '''Countess of Nithsdale''' (d. [[1749]]). See MAX-
Winifred Well: '''Winifred Well''' .
Nith: '''Nith''' 8DALE, LORD OP (d. [[1392]]?). See DOUGLAS,

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William Sir: '''William Sir''' .
Nix: '''Nix''' or NYKKE, RICHARD ([[1447]] 7-[[1535]]), bishop of Norwich: studied at Trinity Hall, Cambridge (LL.D.), Oxford, and Bologna; prebendary of Wells, 1489; archdeacon of Exeter, 1492; archdeacon of Well?, 1494; prebendary of York, 1494; canon of Windsor, 1497: dean of the Chapel Royal, London, 1497; bishop of Norwich, 1501-35: belonged to the old catholic party; opposed to Henry VIII's divorce, and to the reformers; fined for infringing the Act of Pnemunire, 1534; swore to recognise royal supremacy, 1534.
Anthony Nixon: '''Anthony Nixon''' (f. [[1602]]), pamphleteer and poet; was the author of miscellaneous prose pamphlets, vitlj scraps of original timl translated verse interspersed.
Francis Russell Nixon: '''Francis Russell Nixon''' ([[1803]]-[[1879]]), bishop of Tasmania; son of Robert Nixon (1759-1837): of Merchant TaylorsSchool, London: probationary fellow St. John's College, Oxford, 1827; M.A., 1841; D.D., 1842; held various preferments; consecrated first bishop of Tasmania, 1842; returned to England, 1863; rector of BoltonPercy, 1863-6: died at Lago Maggiore; published miscellaueous works.
James Nixon: '''James Nixon''' ([[1741]] 7-[[1812]]), miniature-painter ; limner to the Prince of Wales and miniature-painter to the Duchess of York; exhibited in London (1765-1805) portraits of theatrical and other celebrities; A.R.A., 1778.
John Nixon: '''John Nixon''' (d. [[118]]), amateur artist and merchant; exhibited landscapes and caricatures, 1784-1815.
John Nixon: '''John Nixon''' ([[1815]]-[[1899]]), pioneer of steam-coal trade in South Wales; apprenticed as mining engineer at Garesfield; employed on coal and iron field at Languin, near Nantes; perceived advantages of Welsh coal for furnaces, and induced French government to make trial of it; sank mine at Werfa, and gradually, in association with others, acquired and made many collieries in South Wales; introduced important improvements in mining methods.
Robert Nixon: '''Robert Nixon''' (. [[1620]] ?), the 'Cheshire prophet'; an idiot inspired at intervals to deliver oracular prophecies (first published by John Oldmixon, 1714).
Robert Nixon: '''Robert Nixon''' ([[1759]]-[[1837]]), painter, brother of John Nixon (rf. 1818); graduated at Christ Church, Oxford. 1 780: B.D., 1780: curate of Foot Oray, 1784-1804: exhibited painting* at the Royal Academy, 1790-1818.
Samuel Nixon: '''Samuel Nixon''' ([[1803]]-[[1854]]), sculptor: exhibited at tin- Uoyal Academy, 1826: executed the sculptural decoration* of the Goldsmith Hall. L,-. cipal work the statue of William IV in King William Street, London.
Hknky Noad: '''Hknky Noad''' .V -15-[[1877]]), electrician; studied chemistry and electricity under Hofmann; professor of chemistry at St. George's Hospital, Loudon, 1*47; Knino.1 the Astley Cooper prize, 1861; consulting chemist to W.-lsl, ironwork*; F.RA, 1856; wrote on electricity and chemistry.
John Noake: '''John Noake''' ([[1816]]-[[1894]] X antiquary ; edited Worcester newspapers; sheriff, 1878, mayor and alderman, 1879, and magistrate, 1882. of Worowter, wrote on the history and antiquities of Worcester.
Robert Nobbes: '''Robert Nobbes''' ([[1652]]-[[1706]] ?X writer on angling ; M.A. Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, 1676; vicar of Apcthorpe, 1676-90, of Sausthorpe, 1702-6; hi* Compleat Troller 1682, frequently reprinted.
George Hunn Nobbs: '''George Hunn Nobbs''' ([[1799]]-[[1884]]), missionary and chaplain of Pitcairn island; entered the navy, 1811; joined the patriot* of South America, 1816; captured by Spaniards, 1817; made several voyages to Sierra Leone, 1823: settled on Pitcairn island, 1828; ordained, 1852; subsequently removed with the Islanders to Norfolk Island, where he died.
George Noble: '''George Noble''' (ft. [[1795]]-[[1806]]), line-engraver; brother of William Bonueau Noble; engraved for Boydell'sShakespeare 1802, and Bowyer'sHume 1806.
Jambs Noble: '''Jambs Noble''' ([[1774]]-[[1851]]), vice-admiral; entered navy, 1787; served in Mediterranean; lieutenant, 1796; distinguished himself at Loauo, 1796, and St. Vincent, 1797; promoted commander, 1796: post-captain, 1802; rear-admiral, 1837; vice-admiral, 184ti.
John Noble: '''John Noble''' ([[1827]]-[[1892]]), politician and writer on public finance; supported the Auti-Corulaw league, manhood suffrage, and municipal reform in London; secretary of the County Council Union, 1889; wrote on financial reform.
Mark Noble: '''Mark Noble''' ([[1754]]-[[1827]]), biographer; abandoned the law for the church; Incumbent of Baddesley Clinton and Packwood, 1781; rector of Banning, 178;: 1781; produced, among other works, Memoirs of the Protectoral House of Cromwell 1784,The Lives of the English Regicides 1798, and continual James Granger's Biographical History of England 1806; his numerous manuscripts sold, 1K27.
Matthew Noble: '''Matthew Noble''' ([[1818]]-[[1876]]), sculptor ; studied under John Francis (1780-1861): exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1845-76; executed chiefly busts.
Richard Noble: '''Richard Noble''' ([[1684]]-[[1713]]), criminal; an attorney who became intimate with Mary, daughter of Admiral John Nevell and wife of one John Bayer; subsequently killed Sayer, the husband, and was executed.
Samuel Noble: '''Samuel Noble''' ([[1779]]-[[1853]]), engraver and minister of thenew church brother of William Bonneau Noble: a skilful architectural engraver; minister of Cross Street congregation, London, 1819; bis view that Christ's body was not resuscitated, but dissipated in the grave and replaced by a new divine frame, controverted by John Clowes and Robert Hindmarsu; published an Appeal on behalf of the... Doctrines... held by the ... New Church 1826, and other theological works.
William Bonneau Noble: '''William Bonneau Noble''' ([[1780]]-[[1881]]), landscape-painter in water-colours: brother of Samuel Noble ; taught drawing and exhibited water-colour paintings of Welsh scenery, 1809 and 1811.
William Henry Noble: '''William Henry Noble''' ([[1834]]-[[1892]]), majorgeneral, royal artillery; M.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1869; lieutenant, 1856; captain, 1866: major, 1875; lieutenant-colonel, 1882; brevet-colonel, 1886: served as associate-member of the ordnance select committee for carrying out balistic and other experiments in scientific gunnery: the manufacture of cordite largely due to his reeearrhe?: ecrved in the Afghan war, 1876-8; majorgeneral, 1889: F.R.S.
Nobys: '''Nobys''' 950
Norden: '''Norden'''

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Noby: '''Noby''' 8, PETBR (*. 15JO-[[162]]S), master of Corpus Chrtott Collefe, Cambridge; M. A. Cambridge, 1504; fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, 1603; rector of Laudbeach, 1116: master of Corpus Ohristi College, Cambridge, 117; visited Borne, 1619; resigned his masterahip and benefice, 1698.
Frederick Nodder: '''Frederick Nodder''' P. (. [[1800]]?), botanic painter and engraver: supplied illustrations to various botanical works; exhibited, 1786-1800.
Sir Andrew Noel: '''Sir Andrew Noel''' (d. [[1607]]), sheriff of Rutland ; brother of Henry Noel; sheriff of Rutland, 1587, 1696, and 1600; M.P., Rutland, 1586, 1588, and 1693; knighted, 1686.
Baptist Noel: '''Baptist Noel''' , second BAHON NOKI, OK RIHI.IM:-
Tox: '''Tox''' and thin! Vi-.-rvi CAMIMIKN and BAROX HICKS or ILMINGTO.V (1611-1682), son of Edward Noel, second viscount Campden; knight of the shire for Rutland In both Short and Long parliaments; captain, and promoted colonel in the royal troops, 1643; taken prisoner, 1646; released, 1646; his estates sequestered, but his fine reduced from 19,568. to 11,078*. 17*.; lord-lieutenant of Rutland, 1660, and J.P., 1661.
Baptist Wriothesley Noel: '''Baptist Wriothesley Noel''' ([[1798]]-[[1873]]), divine; brother of Gerard Thomas Noel; of Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge; M.A n 1821; took orders and became evangelical minister of St. John's Chapel, Bedford Row, London: became a baptist, 1848; minister of John Street Baptist Chapel, London, 1849-68; published controversial pamphlets and devotional works.
Edward Noel: '''Edward Noel''' , first BARON NOEL OF RIDLINGTON, and second VISCOUMT CAMPDEN (1582-1643), son of Sir Andrew Nod; knighted when serving in the Irish wars, 1609; created baronet, 1611; master of the game in LyfleJd Forest, 1614; created Baron Noel of Ridliugton, 1617; commissioner for collecting subsidies, 1624; suchis father-in-law as second Baron Hicks and Vis count Oampden, 1629: assisted the attempts to levy shipmoney, 16*6; one of the council of peers at York, 1639; raised a regiment of horse for Charles I.
Noel: '''Noel''' (JERARD THOMAS ([[1782]]-[[1851]]), divine; brother of Baptist Wriothesley Noel; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1808; vicar of Romsey, 1840, where he restored the abbey church; honorary canon of Winchester, 1834; published sermons and hymns.
Henry Noel: '''Henry Noel''' (d. [[1597]]), courtier; brotheV'of Sir Andrew Nod; a gentleman-pensioner of Queen Elizabeth; admitted M.A. Oxford, 1592; notorious for his extraragance.
Roden Berkeley Wriothesley Noel: '''Roden Berkeley Wriothesley Noel''' (1834-1894), poet; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 8: groom of the privy chamber to Queen Victoria, 1867-71; published poetry and miscellaneous works; died at Mainz. n,? OE THOMAS (1799-1861), poet; B.A. Mertou College, Oxford, 1824: corresponded with Miss Mitfonl; wrote the song, Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep and other verses. IxlLM
William Hoel: '''William Hoel''' ([[1695]]-[[1762]]), judge ; barrister, the Inner Temple, 1721; MJ., Stamford, 1722-47, West Loot-, 1747-57: K.C., 1738; chief-justice of Chester, 1749; justice of the common pleas, 1767. , HKXKY (1811-1868). See CHUIST toird BARON BERWICK
Hoke: '''Hoke''' or HOKES, JAMES (d. [[1692]] ?), actor ; became *n actor, 1669; represented the Duke of NorSuThi 4 Henry VIII to Charles II admiration, c. 1663; acted ?* ?f?X -accewfully in Nevil Payne's Fatal Jeatoosy that he was known as Nurse Xokes !T, FREDEIUCK rf I., -NT - 1 "X Divine; studied Oxford (D.O.L., 1828) lecturer theological works and
Lkwis Kdward Nolan: '''Lkwis Kdward Nolan''' ([[1820]]V-[[1854]]), captain, 15th hussars, and writer on cavalry; entered the army, 1839; purchased his lieutenancy, 1841, and his troop, 1850; served in India, and at Balaclava, 1854, carried the order which, owing to a misunderstanding, resulted in the charge of the light brigade, and was shot while endeavouring to divert the brigade. He wrote onCavalry 1851, and Cavalry Horses 1861 (published posthumously).
Michael Nolan: '''Michael Nolan''' (d. [[1827]]), legal author; barrister, Lincoln's Inn. 1792; M.P., Barustaple, 1820-6: introduced Poor Law Reform bills, 1822-3-4; justice of Brecon, Glamorgan, and Radnor, 1824; wrote on poor laws and edited reports
Joseph Nollekens: '''Joseph Nollekens''' ([[1737]]-[[1823]]), sculptor ; sou of Joseph Francis Nollekens; placed in the studio of Peter Scheemakere; gained three prizes for claymodelling: started for Rome, 1760; met Garrick and Sterne at Rome and executed busts of both; employed as an agent in the collection of antiques; subsequently speculated successfully on the Stock Exchange; returned to England, 1770; contributed to the Royal Academy, 1771-1816: R.A., 1772; married (1772) Mary, daughter of Sauuders Welch, a friend of Dr. Johnson, who seconded her husband's economies; became partially paralysed and sank into a state of senile imbecility during his later years. Besides busts of all the important people of the day, his work as sculptor of monuments was considerable, and his Veuuses were greatly admired.
Joseph Francis Nollekens: '''Joseph Francis Nollekens''' ([[1702]]-[[1748]]), painter; commonly called Old Nollekeus; born at Antwerp; studied under Watteau and Paniui, whose works he copied on coming to London, 1733; painted I conversation pieces.
Fkndigaid Non: '''Fkndigaid Non''' , i.e. the BLKSSED (ft. [[550]]V), mother of St. David; was, according to Ricemarchus, a nun violated by Sant, king of Cardiganshire,
Hugh Dk Nonant: '''Hugh Dk Nonant''' (d. [[1198]]), bishop of Lichfleld and Coventry, or Chester; brought up by his maternal uncle, Aruulf, bishop of Lisieux, who gave him preferment; entered the service of Thomas Becket before 1164, but by 1170 became clerk and friend of Henry II; successfully carried out a mission to the pope, 1184, and was made bishop of Lichfield and Coventry or Chester, as it was then styled, 1185; sent on a second mission to the pope, 1186; abroad with Henry II, 1188; involved in a quarrel with his monks at Coventry; expelled his monks, 1190, who were, however, restored, 1198; sheriff of Warwickshire and Leicestershire, 1189, though Archbishop Baldwin objected to a bishop holding such a post: continued to hold the post of sheriff in the interest of Earl John; one of Longchamp's opponents, writing an account of his fall; made his way to Germany during Richard I's captivity, 1193; retired to Normandy, and died at Bee.
John Noorthouck: '''John Noorthouck''' ([[1746]] ?-[[1816]]), author ; indexmaker and press-corrector: published History of London 1773, andAn Historical and Classical Dictionary 1776.
Norbury: '''Norbury''' first EARL OP ([[1745]]-[[1831]]). See TOLER,
John: '''John'''
Daniel Norcome: '''Daniel Norcome''' ([[1676]]-[[1647]]?), musician : instrumentalist at Brussels; wrote a madrigal.
William Norcott: '''William Norcott''' ([[1770]] ?-[[1820]] ?), Irish satirist; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1795; LL.D., 1806; called to the Irish bar, 1797; wrote poetical satires which appeared in Dublin after the union; given an appointment in Malta, c. 1815; fled from Malta and lived in destitution at Constantinople, becoming a. Mohammedan; recanted his Mohammedanism, and was captured while attempting to escape and beheaded.
Frederick Lewis Norden: '''Frederick Lewis Norden''' ([[1708]]-[[1742]]), traveller and artist; born at GlUckstadt; lieutenant in the Danish navy, 1732; sent to study shipbuilding in Holland, Italy, and Egypt; came to London, 1740: present at siege of Carthagena, 1741; F.R.S., 1741; published accounts of Egypt and Nubia; died at Paris.
John Nordew: '''John Nordew''' (fl. [[1600]]), devotional author; M.A. Hart Hall, Oxford, 1572; published devotional works.

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John Norden: '''John Norden''' ([[1548]]-[[1625]]?), topographer; the first to design a complete scries of county histories; pre
Norfolk: '''Norfolk''' 951
Norris: '''Norris''' vented by pecuniary difficulties from currying B dedpj publishedMiddlesex 1593, an.l HtfMdlhl 1598; (wished in iimnustTipt Eiwx, Northampton, inruwall, Kent, an. I Snrrcv; i;rvi-vor of crown wood.-*, 180U; surveyor tot he dnrhy of Cornwall, 10U5; Hiirvr,-,i Wimlnor and Mlghboarhood. lr.u7: published -,-,-. cerning Crown Land- and VixNln,* 1618; vnirravnt:i num. ber of maps, in which roads were indicate! for; time; one of hb maps depicts Loin Ion in Shakespeare's time
Norfolk: '''Norfolk''' 1 'Sw MMWIIRAY, TnnM*I first DUKK, 1366-1399; Mi.wi-.uiy. JOB*. -i-,-,,i,,i DtJKJL 1389-1432; MOWUKAY. J..HX, third DI:KK, 1415-1461; RICHARD, first DUKK of the second creatioii, 1472-1483; HOWARD, JOHN, first DUKK (of the Howanl line), 1430i1486; HOWARD, THOMAS, second DUKK, 1443-1524; HOWARD, THOMAS, third DUKK, 1473-1554; HOWARD, THOMAS, fourth DUKK, 1536-1572; HOWARD, II sixth DUKE, 1628-1684; HOWARD, HKXRY, rot-nth JJI-HK. 1656-1701; HOWARD, CHARLES, tenth DUKK, 1720-1786; HOWARD, OHARLKH, eleventh DUKK, 1746-1815; HOWARD, UKRNARU EDWARD, twelfth DUKK, 1766-1842; HOWARD HKNRY CHARI.KS, thirteenth DUKK, 1791-1866: HOWAKD, HKNRY UHANVILLK FITZALAN-. fourteenth DUKK, 18151860.
Eli Norfolk: '''Eli Norfolk''' A BETH, DUCHKSW OK ([[1494]]-[[1658]]).
Earls Ok Norfolk: '''Earls Ok Norfolk''' See GUADKII or WAI.KK,
Ralph: '''Ralph''' ft. [[1070]]; Bicon, HUGH, first EARI., d. [[1176]] or 1177; BIOOD, ROGKR, second EARL,. 1221; BH;OI BoCUDL fourth HAKI.... 1270: BIUOD, ROOKR fifth EARL 1245-1306; THOMAS OF BROTHKRTOX, 1300-1338.
William Norford: '''William Norford''' ([[1715]]-[[1793]]), medical writer; surgeon at Halesworth and Bury St. Edmunds; wrote on cancer, intestinal obstruction, and intermittent fevers.
Edward Norgate: '''Edward Norgate''' (rf. [[1660]]), illuminer and'heSdpainter; sou of Robert Norgate; Blue-mantle pursuivant, 1616; illumined royal patents and wrote letters to foreign sovereigns: Windsor herald, 1633; clerk of the signet, 1638; attended Charles I to Scotland, 1639 and 1640; employed as an art connoisseur to purchase pictures. xli. 1091
Robert Norgate: '''Robert Norgate''' (. [[1587]]), master of 'corpus Christ! College, Cambridge: B.A. St John's College, Cambridge, 1565; fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; MA., 1568; D.D., 1581; master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge 1673-87, vice-chancellor, 1684; received preferment from Archbishop Parker, whose library he preserved for the college.
Thomas Starling Norgate: '''Thomas Starling Norgate''' ([[1772]]-[[1869]]), miscellaneous writer: entered at Lincoln's Inn; established ( 1830) the East Anglian (weekly newspaper),
Thomas Starling Norgate: '''Thomas Starling Norgate''' ([[1807]]-[[1893]]), translator; son of ThomasStarling Norgate ( 1772-1869) f q. v.: B.A. Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, 1832; rector of Sparham, 1840; published blank- verse translations of Homer.
John William Norie: '''John William Norie''' ([[1772]]-[[1843]]), writer on navigation; published naval books and charts. Navigation House the business in which he succeeded William Heather, is mentioned in Charles Dickens's 4 Dombey and Son
George Warde Norman: '''George Warde Norman''' ([[1793]]-[[1882]]), writer on finance; merchant in the Norway timber trade till 1830; a director of the Bank of England, 1821-72; a member of the committee of the treasury at the bank, 1840: an exchequer bill commissioner, 1831-76; an original member of the Political Economy Club; wrote on currency and taxation.
John Norman: '''John Norman''' ([[1491]] ?-[[1553]]?), Cistercian ; B.A. Cambridge, 1614; abbot of Bindon, c. 1523-38.
John Norman: '''John Norman''' ([[1622]]-[[1669]]), presbyterian divine; B.A. Exeter College, Oxford, 1641; presbyteriau vicar of Bridgwater, 1647; ejected, 1662; imprisoned for preaching; published Cases of Conscience practically resolved posthumous, 1673.
Robert Norman: '''Robert Norman''' (. [[1590]]), mathematical instrument maker; wrote on the compass.
Normanby: '''Normanby''' first Dunt or ([[1648]]-[[1731]]).
Shkhhiki: '''Shkhhiki''' I., .1
Normanby: '''Normanby''' -.i -i . 8e8inarriKi ..,,..
Al Normandy: '''Al Normandy''' l'HuXSK RUN* ut MIRE IK (1809-1HM), chemist; bornat Rouen; studied medirii* 1 Inmself u, chemistry; patentee tor l33bk to tilling sea-water for drinking, wucn is still used; wrote on chemical analysis.
Simon Normannus: '''Simon Normannus''' (rf. 1J49). See OANTKLCI-K, S I M o. J
Thomas Db Normanville: '''Thomas Db Normanville''' (1JM-1JM), judge ; governor of Bamborough Castle and king's esoheator bryond the Trent, 1276; justice in eyre in Nottinghamshire and Lancashire, 1286; summoned to council at Westminster, 1288; held pleasde quo warranto 1391.
Norrey: '''Norrey''' 8.
Antony Norris: '''Antony Norris''' ([[1711]]-[[1786]]), antiquary ; of Gonville and Cuius College, Cambridge: barrister, Middle Temple, 1735; compiled a history of the eastern part of Norfolk, and Norfolk pedigrees.

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Catherine Maria Norris: '''Catherine Maria Norris''' (d. [[1767]]). See FlSHKK.
Ch Aim Norris: '''Ch Aim Norris''' . IX [[1779]]-[[1858]]), artist; of Eton ami Christ Church, Ox ford; issued three numbers ofArchitectural Antiquities of Wules 1810-11, and An Historical Account of Tenby 1818, with plates by himlf.
Sir Edward Norris: '''Sir Edward Norris''' (d. [[1603]]), governor of Ostend ; son of Sir Henry Norris, baron Norris of Rycote; lieutenant to Sir Philip Sidney in Holland; knighted at Utrecht by Leicester, 1586; quarrelled with Count Hohenlohe, 1586: deputy-governor of Ostend, 1588; accompanied Drake to Portugal, and wounded at Burgos, 1589; governor of Ostend, 1690-9; entertained Queen Elizabeth at Enelefleld,1601.
Edward Norris: '''Edward Norris''' ([[1584]]-[[1659]]X New England divineM.A. Magdalen Hall, Oxford, 1609: an uncompromising opponent of John Traske; went to America, 1639, and (1640) became pastor of Salem Church.
Edward Norris: '''Edward Norris''' ([[1663]]-[[1726]]X physician ; brother of Sir William Norrte, first baronet; M.A. Brasmo-v College, Oxfonl, 1689: M.D., 1696: F.RJ?., 1698; went to the Deccan with his brother, 1699; F.U.C.P., 1716.
Kdw In Norris: '''Kdw In Norris''' ([[1796]]-[[1872]]), orientalist and Cornish scholar: clerk to the East India Company, 1818-37: assistant-secretary of the Royal Asiatic Society, 1837, and secretary, 1859; edited the society'sJournal; compiled grammars of eastern languages, and published "The Ancient Cornish Drama with a Cornish grammar, 1859: one of the earliest decipherers of cuneiform; produced an 'Assyrian Dictionary from Aleph to Nun, 1868-72.
Francis Norris: '''Francis Norris''' , EARL OF BKRKSIMRK ([[1579]]1623), grandson of Sir Henry Norris, first baron Norris of Rycote; succeeded to the title, 1600: K.B., 1605; in attendance on the Earl of Nottingham in Spain, 1606; created Viscount Thume and Earl of Berkshire, 1621; imprisoned in the Fleet in consequence of an encounter with LordScropein the House of Lords, 1621: shot himself with a cross-bow from mortification. His descendants became Earls of Abingdon.
Sir Francis Norris: '''Sir Francis Norris''' ([[1609]]-[[1669]]), illegitimate sou of Francis Norris, earl of Berkshire; knighted, 1633; sheriff of Oxfordshire, 1636; M.P., Oxfordshire, 1656 and 165a
Henry Norris: '''Henry Norris''' (. [[1536]]), courtier ; came early to court; gentleman of the king's chamber; became a friend of Henry VIII, and received many grants and offices; adhered to Anne Boleyn; took part in the Greenwich tournament, 1536, after hich he was arrested on suspicion of an intrigue with Anne; found guilty and executed, though probably innocent.
Norris: '''Norris'''
North: '''North'''
Siu Hknky Norris: '''Siu Hknky Norris''' . tirt Kui" N. mills ox
Htootk: '''Htootk''' ([[1525]]?-[[1601]]), son of Henry Norris (. [[1636]]) q vV restored to much of his father's wnftMftted . V11I. and h.-ld office uiidi-r Edward VI; kl favour by Queen Elizabeth; LeritT of and Berkshire, 1661; entertained yueen Elizabeth at Rycote, 1666 and 1592; knighted and appointed mbaneninr to France, 1666; recalled, 1*70; orated Baron Nerri* of Rycote, 1672.
Hbnry Norris: '''Hbnry Norris''' (16W-[[1730]] ?X known as Ji [[1111]].1:1 DH-KY: actor: played in Dublin, 1695; became known as Jubilee Dicky from hl remarkable success a* Dicky in the Constant Couple, or a Trip to the Jubilee at Drury Tpf, London, 1699; disqualified by his short stature for important part*,
Hkxky Handlky Norris: '''Hkxky Handlky Norris''' ([[1771]]-[[1880]]), theologian: graduated M.A. Peterhouae, Cambridge, 1806 (ad rMMdrm, Oxford, 1817): perpetual curate, subsequently rector, of St. John of Jerusalem at Hackney: prebendary of Mntvi-*, 1816; prebendary of St. Paul's, London, 1825; on the committee of the S.P.C.K., 1793-1834; wrote on and publislied devotional works.
Isa Ac Norms: '''Isa Ac Norms''' ([[1671]]-1 [[735]]), mayor of Philadelphia; born in London: taken to Jamaica, 1678; settled in Philadelphia, 1690; elected to the Philadelphia council and awwnbly. 1708; speaker, 1712: J.P., 1717: mayor of Philadelphia, 1724.
Sir John Norms: '''Sir John Norms''' ([[1647]] 7-[[1697]]), military commander; son of Sir Henry Norris, first baron Norris of Rycote; volunteer under Admiral Coligny, 1571; captain under Essex in Ireland, 1673: crossed to the Low Countries, 1577; distinguished himself at Rymenant, 1578, and Steenwyk, 1680; was made lord-president of Munster, 1684, but left his brother. Sir Thomas Norris, as deputy and again served in the Low Countries, 1685; knighted for his victory at Grave, 1586; the campaign rendered futile, 1586, by his dissensions with Leicester, who was in command: recalled to England: returned to Holland under Lord Willoughby, 1687, for a short time; assisted in preparations to resist the Armada, and acted as ambassador to the States-General, 1588; took command with Drake of the expedition to the coast of Spain, 1589; served in Brittany against the forces of the League, 1591 and 1693; returned to Ireland, 1595, to assist in reducing Tyrone; patched up a hollow peace at Dundalk. 1596, and made a futile effort to pacify Oonnaught; retired to Muiuter, his health failing, and died at Mallow. ; of Winchester
John Norms: '''John Norms''' ([[1667]]-[[1711]]), divine sge and Exeter College, Oxford; B.A., 1680; MJL, : fellow of All Souls, Oxford; incumbent of Newton St Loe. 1689; rector of Bemerton, 1692; published devotional works; entered into controversies with the quaker*; chiefly remarkable as a solitary representative of Maiebranche's theories in England: principal work, Eay towards the Theory of an Ideal and Intelligible World (pt. i. 1701, pt. ii. 1704).
Norms: '''Norms''' Sm JOHN ([[1660]] ?-[[1749]]), admiral of the fleet ; brother of Sir William Norris (1657-1702); was in 1689 lieutenant of the Edgar with Sir Clowdisley Shovell ; commander. 1690, and posted, 1693; served with credit off Lagos, 1693; sent to Hudson's Bay, 1697; distinguished himself at Malaga, 1704, and Barcelona, 1705knighted, 1705; rear-admiral of the blue, 1707; viceadmiral of the white, 1708; M.P., Rye, 1708-22 and 17341749, Portsmouth, 1722-34; admiral of the blue, 1709; oommander-in-chief in the Mediterranean, 1710-11 employed in the Baltic, 1716-27, at first to give effect to the treaty with Denmark, afterwards to secure the independence of Sweden: a lord of the admiralty, 1718-30 admiral and oommander-in-chief, 1734; commanded the Channel fleet, 1739-44.
John Norms: '''John Norms''' ( [[1734]]-[[1777]]), founder of theNorrisian profeMonhip at Cambridge: of Eton and Cains College. Cambridge; B.A., 1760; contributed towards the educaUonof Rlchanl Ponon; founded by will a proiTVjT 1111 * at C * mbr * d K"! * theological prize emy; endowed small schools at Witton un.l Witching. *" )HN PlLKINiiTON (1823-1891), divine nd Trinity College, Cambridge: M.A., 1849; fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1848 j i inspector of schools, 1849-64: canon of Bristol, 1864; vicar of St. George's, Bristol, 1870, and of St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol, 1877: held various offices in connection with the cathedral and a-.-ited in its restoration; wrote on theology and education.
Philip Norris: '''Philip Norris''' (. 14ti6j. dean of Kt. Patrick's, Dublin: vicar ot St. Nicholas. Dundalk, 1427; entered University.College, Oxford; became proficient in learning and advocated the reform or suppression of mendicant i friars: bulls promulgated against him, 1440 and 1458, but not enforced; dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, 1457.
Robert Norris: '''Robert Norris''' (d. [[1791]]), African trader*; Brother of William Norris (1719-1791); visited the king of Dahomey, 1772, and published an account of him, 1789.
Norreys Norris: '''Norreys Norris''' , or NOREIS, ROGER 39 ?,. 1223), abbot of Evesham: one of the monks of Christchurch, Canterbury, deputed to appeal to Henry II against Archbishop Baldwin, 1187, but acknowledged the archbishop's sway; consecrated abbot of Evesham, 1191, and in 1195 and 1198 hushed up complaints of the monks; pleaded Evesham's exemption from episcopal visitation at Rome, 1205; ordered to resign on charges of misconduct, 1213; made prior of Penworthum, 1213.
Sylvester Norris: '''Sylvester Norris''' ([[1572]]-[[1630]]), Roman catholic controversialist; educated at Rheims and Rome; English missioner, 1596; banished, 1605: D.D.; professed of the four vows, 1618; superior of the Hampshire district, 1621; published controversial works.
Norris: '''Norris''' Sm THOMAS ([[1656]]-[[1599]]), president of Munster; son of Sir Henry Norris, first baron Norris of Rycote; captain of a troop of horse in Ireland, 1579; served against Gerald Fitzgerald, fifteenth earl of Desmond, 1580; acted as governor of Conuaught, 1580-1; colonel of the forces in Munster, 1582: M.P., Limerick, 1585-6: appointed vice-president of Munster, 1585: unable to do much for the plantation of Munster; knighted, 1588; served under his brother, Sir John Norris , 1595-6, and succeeded him as president of Munster, 1597; relieved Kilmallock, 1598; died of a jawwound received in a skirmish with Thomas Burke.

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Thomas Norris: '''Thomas Norris''' ([[1653]]-[[1700]]), brother of Sir William Norris (1657-1702); M.P., Liverpool, 16881695; high sheriff of Lancashire, 1696. fxli. 144
Thomas Norris: '''Thomas Norris''' ([[1741]] -[[1790]]), singer; chorister in Salisbury Cathedral; Mus. Bac. and organist of Christ Church and St. John's College, Oxford, 1765; sang at festivals.
Norris: '''Norris''' Sm WILLIAM ([[1523]]-[[1591]]), of Fyfleld; M.P., Windsor. 1554-7: as herald declared war against Henri II of France, 1557: held various offices under Queen Elizabeth.
William Norris: '''William Norris''' ([[1670]]?-[[1700]]?), composer; lay vicar of the choir of Lincoln Cathedral, 1686; steward o'f the choristers, 1693; left manuscript compositions.
Sir William Norms: '''Sir William Norms''' , first baronet ([[1667]]-[[1702]]), British envoy to India; brother of Thomas Norris (16531700); M.P., Liverpool, 1695-1701; created baronet, 1698; sent out as king's commissioner to obtain trading privileges from the mogul emperor for the new General Society or English Company, H task which was almost hopeless in face of the determined opposition of the old East India Company, and was further complicated by the English Company's representative at Surat, who offered to suppress piracy on the Indian Seas: finally received an audience of the emperor at Aurangzib, mar Panalla, but failed in his mission through being unable honestly to promise to suppress piracy; died on his return voyage and was buried at sea.
William Norris: '''William Norris''' ([[1719]]-[[1791]]), secretary to the Society of Antiquaries: brother of Rolcrt Norris; secretary S.A., 1759-86.
Brownlow North: '''Brownlow North''' ([[1741]]-[[1820]]), bishop of Winchester: son of Francis North, first earl of Guilford : of Eton and Trinity College, Oxford; B.A., 1762; fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, 1763; M.A., 1766; D.C.L., 1770: canon of PhrNt Phnrh. Oxford, 1768; dean of Canterbury, 1770; bishop ot Coventry and
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North: '''North''' Lirlifield, 1771; translate,! to Worcester, 1771, ami to Winchester, 1781; organise! clerical charities ami was generous to literary meu; published sermon-..h. in;;
Brown North: '''Brown North''' Low lsio-[[1876]]), lay preacher: grandson of Browulow North ( 1741-lni'o) q. v trar of Winchester, 1817; became notorious for hi.irregular life; served with Don Pedro, 1832-3; ooim-rtcl by a sudden illness, 1854; couducted evangelical meetings, principally in Scotland.
Charles Napier North: '''Charles Napier North''' ([[1817]]-[[1889]]), colonel: entered the army, 1836; lieutenant, 1838: captain, 1H4H: major, 1857; served in the n-lu-t of Lucknow (medals and clasp); lieutenant-colonel, 1858; colonel, 1865: published aJournal 1858.
Christopher North: '''Christopher North''' (pseudonym). See
John Wilson: '''John Wilson''' , [[1785]]-[[1854]].
Kkanoi North: '''Kkanoi North''' 8, fourth KARL or Ociuronn (1761-1*17,. MM of Frederick North, second curl of Guilford; entered the army, 1777; quitted it an lieutenant-colonel, 17 W; succeeded to the earldom, 1803: bin drama, the Kentiih Baron produced, 1791
Frederick North: '''Frederick North''' , second EARL OK OIMLKURD, better known an L.Ki. N..KIH M732-1792X 000 of Francis North, first iitrl of (iuildford; of Ktou and Trinity Ct.luv.-. oxford:.M.A., 175*.; M.I. Banburj, 1754; junior lord of the treasury, 1759; retired, 1766: took a leading part against Wilke*: joint-paymaster of th- ten* 1766; privy -oun-illor, 1768; chancellor of the exchequer and leader of the Houw of Commons 1767; first lord of the treasury, 1770; met with considerable opposition, be himself being the agent of George III who entirely directed the policy of the ministry: K;.. 1 772; gained considerable reputation by bis earlier
Dudley North: '''Dudley North''' , third HAR..V NORTH ([[1581]]-[[1666]]), sou of Sir.John North; succeeded his grandfather as third baron, 1600; served in the Low Countries, 1602; discovered the springs at Tunbridge Wells, 1606; a conspicuous figure at court and in court entertainments: in opposition in the House of Lords, 1626; attended Charles I in his expedition to Scotland, 1639: took no part in the i f tl civil war, but was commissioner of the admiralty, 1645. and lord-lieutenant of Cambridgeshire; an accomplished musician; a collection of his essays published, 1667.
Dudley North: '''Dudley North''' , fourth BARON NORTH ([[1602]]1677), son of Dudley North, third baron North (16811666); K.B., 1616; volunteered for the relief of the palatinate, 1620; M.P., Cambridgeshire, 1640-53; wrote on economic and religious subjects.
Sir Dudley North: '''Sir Dudley North''' ([[1641]]-[[1691]]), financier and economist; son of Dudley North, fourth baron North ; apprenticed to a Turkey merchant; became agent at Smyrna and, in 1662, at Constantinople: realised a fortune and returned to England, 1680; sheriff of London and knighted, 1682; commissioner for the customs, 1683, and afterwards for the treasury; carried out reforms in both departments; wrote on Currency and advocated free-trade.
Dudley Long North: '''Dudley Long North''' ([[1748]]-[[1829]]), politician ; great-grandson of Sir Dudley North q. v.j; M.A. Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1774; M.P n St. (tomans, 1780-4, Great Grimsby, 1784-90 and 1793-6, Banbury, 1790-1812, Richmond, Yorkshire, 1812-18, Jedburgh boroughs, 1818-20; a prominent whig.
Dudleya North: '''Dudleya North''' ([[1675]]-[[1712]]), granddaughter of Dudley North, fourth baron North: mastered Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and some eastern languages; bequeathed her collection of oriental literature to her uncle's parochial library at Rougham.
Edward North: '''Edward North''' , first BARON NORTH (1-;3J?1564), chancellor of the court of augmentations; of St. Paul's School, London, and Peterhouse, Cambridge; barrister; clerk of the parliament, 1531: treasurer of the court of augmentations and knighted, 1541; promoted to budgets, but lost popularity ax a financier through the ait terms of the 1781 loan: continued in office against his better judgment after the outbreak of war with America, but resigned, 1782: combined with Yo and overthrew Shell u rue's ministry, 1783; after the dl.solution of the coalition, which lasted only nine months, he acted with the opposition against Pitt; succeeded his .r-1 of G of Guilford, 1790.
Frederick North: '''Frederick North''' , fifth EARL or GUILKORD (1766-1827), philhellene: younger son of Frederick North, second earl of Guilford; educated mostly abroad and at Eton ami Christ Church, Oxford: travelled in Greece and entered the Greek church, 1791; created D.O.L., 1793; M.P., Banbury, 1792: comptroller of the customs in the port of London, 1794: governor of Ceylon, 1798-1805; improved Ceylon revenues and education; succeeded his brother as fifth earl, 1817: G.C.M.G., 1819; largely promoted the Ionian university at Corfu, and became first chancellor, 1824.
George North: '''George North''' ( rf. [[1580]]), translator : translated three books into English, two of which he dedicated to Sir Christopher Hatton
George North: '''George North''' ([[1710]]-[[1772]]), numismatist: of St. Paul's School, London, and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; M.A., 1744; vicar of Codicote, 1743; F.8JL, 1741; wrote and corresponded on English numismatics and antiquities.
George Augustus North: '''George Augustus North''' , third EARL OK

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Guilford: '''Guilford''' ([[1757]]-[[1802]]), sou of Frederick North, second earl of Guilford: M.A. Trinity College, Oxford, 1777; M.P., Harwich, 1778-84, Wootton Basset, 1784-90, Petersfield, 1790, and Banbury, 1790-2; supported his father's ministry, and was his under- secretary, 1783: succeeded as earl, 1792.
Sir John North: '''Sir John North''' ([[1551]] ?- [[1597]]), scholar and l soldier: son of Roger North, second baron North ; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 167S; travelled, 1576; fought in the Netherlands, 1679, 1585, and 1597; M.P., Cambridgeshire, 1584, 1586, and 1587; died in Flanders. the chancellorship, 1545: privy councillor, 1546; resigned chancellorship under Edward VI: supported Queen Jane but was employed by Queen Mary: again privy councillor; created Baron North, 1554; his house twice visited by Queen Elizabeth, 1558 and 1561.
Francis North: '''Francis North''' , first BARON GuiLwmn ([[1637]]1685), Ion! chancellor; son of Dudley North, fourth baron North; barrister, Middle Temple, 1661; K.C., 1668; solicitor-general and knighted, 1671; M.P., King's j Lynn, 1673; attorney-general, 1673; chief-justice of common pleas, 1675-82: greatly increased the popularity of j that court; included in the government, 1679; lord chnn- ! cellor, 1682, and created Baron Guilford, 1683: took part I in James II's coronation, 1685; a patron of art, music,; and science.
Francis North: '''Francis North''' , first EARL OP GuiLFtwn ([[1704]]1790), grandson of Francis North, first baron Guilford ; M.P., Banbury, 1727: succeeded his father as third baron, 1729, and his kinsman William North, baron North and Grey, as seventh Baron North of KirtHng, 1734: held court appointments; created Earl of Guilford, 1753; treasurer to Queen Charlotte, 1773.
John North: '''John North''' ([[1645]]-[[1683]]), professor of Greek and master of Trinity College, Cambridge; son of Dudley North, fourth baron North; fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge, 1666; preached before Charles II at Newmarket, 1668; migrated to Trinity College, Cambridge, attracted by Isaac Barrow and Newton; professor of Greek, 1672; clerk of the closet and prebendary of Westminster, 1673; master of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1(577-83.
Marianne North: '''Marianne North''' ([[1830]]-[[1890]]), flower- painter : took painting-lessons from Valentine Bartholomew: travelled in Syria and Egypt, 1866, with her father, and after his death travelled all round the world, painting the flora: presented her paintings to Kew Gardens, building the gallery for them at her own expense (opened, 1882).
Roger North: '''Roger North''' , second BARON NORTH ([[1680]]-[[1600]]X son of Edward North, first baron North; appeared early at court: M.P., Cambridgeshire, 1555, 15*8, and 1563: K.H., 1559; succeeded his father as second Baron North. 1664; alderman and free burgess of Cambridge, ! 1568; went as joint-ambassador to Vicuna, 1*68; appointed lord-lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, 1569, and high steward of Cambridge, 1673; tent as ambassador tc
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Northcote: '''Northcote''' Hi-nri III on his accession, 1574: visited izabeth at Kirtlinir, 167H; intimate with rr and acoompaniai him to Holland,! 685, win-re he JTit 1. retnrnel, 1588, to prepare gainst Spanish invasion: treasurer of d and privy councillor, 1696: keeper of rt Kltham mA Home, 1597. WORTH. UtXJKR (15857-16517), colonial projector; on of Sir John North; accompanied Ralegh on bis last voyage to Oniana, 1817: went up the Orinoco, and assisted in routing the Spaniards settled there; forced to return by the disaffection of soldiers and Milon -broke the tidings to James I: his petition for the riffht to plant and trade on the Amazon (1619) opposed by Goodomar: finally sailed without permission and made t successful voyage, but was imprisoned for six BSb. oThte retSUsi; obtained letters patent to plant Guiana, 1817; returned to England, 1632.
Roger North: '''Roger North''' ([[1853]]-[[1734]]), lawyer and historian ; son of Dudley North, fourth baron North; entered Jesus OoUege, Cambridge, 1667; barrister, Middle Temple, 1675; steward to the see of Canterbury, 1678; K.O., 188*; solicitor-general to the Duke of York, 1684; attorneypeneral to James II's queen, 1688; M.P., Dunwich, 1686; quitted political life at the revolution; a nonjuror; executor to Sir Peter Lely and bis brothers; hisMeraotrw of Muoick edited by Rimbault, 1846; his Apology for Charles II and a Vindication of his brother Francis, in reply to White Kennett, published, 1742, and his Lives of SlrDudley North and Dr. John North, 1744; a complete edition, with his autobiography and some correspondence,
Worth: '''Worth''' 8 THOMAS ([[1635]] 7-[[1601]]?), translator; son of Edward North, first baron North; perhaps studied at Peterbouse, Cambridge: entered Lincoln's Inn, 15*7; accompanied his brother to Prance, 1574; knighted, 1691; J.P. for Cambridgeshire, 1692; pensioned by Queen Elizabeth, 1601: translated Marcus Aurelius 1 from French and Spanish editions, 1557,The Morall Philosophic of Doni from Italian, 1570, and Plutarch'sLivesfrom the French of Amyot, 1579, to which he made additions from other authors, 1595. His Plutarch formed Shakespeare's chief storehouse of classical learning, and exerted a powerful influence on Elizabethan prose.
Thomas North: '''Thomas North''' ([[1830]]-[[1884]]), antiquary and campanologist; employed iu a bank at Leicester; F.S.A., 1876; secretary of the Leicestershire Architectural and Archaeological Society, and edited itsTransactions; wrote on the church of St. Martin, Leicester, 1866, and the church bells of various counties.
William Worth: '''William Worth''' , sixth BARON NORTH ([[1678]]-[[1734]]), grandson of Dudley North, fourth baron North; succeeded his father as sixth baron, 1690: left Magdalene College, Cambridge, for Foubert's military academy, London, 1694; commissioned as captain, 1702; colonel, 1703; lost his right arm at Blenheim, 1704; brigadiergeneral, 1706; lieutenant-general, 1710; lord-lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, 1711: privy councillor and governor of Portsmouth, 1711: defended the Pretender in the Lords, 1713; committed to the Tower of London for complicity in Atterbury's plot, 1722, but admitted to bail; travelled abroad; died at Madrid.
Horthali: '''Horthali''' 8, RICHARD (l. [[1397]]), archbishop of Dublin: a Carmelite friar; became bishop of Ossory, 1386: was absent on Richard II's business, 1387, 1389, and 1191: lord chancellor of Ireland, 1393; translated to the archbishopric of Dublin, 1396.
John Worthall: '''John Worthall''' ([[1723]]7-[[1769]]), captain in the royal artillery: entered the service, 1741; lieutenant, 1741; captain-lieutenant, 1752; captain, 1755; hisTravels through Italy published, 1766.
William of Worthall: '''William of Worthall''' (d. [[1190]]), bishop of Worcester; canon of St. Paul's, London; archdeacon of Gloucester, 1177; had custody of the temporalities of the MM of Rochester, 1184, and Worc*tcr, 1185; bishop of Worcester, 1188; negotiated with the monks of Canterbury in their dispute with Archbishop Baldwin, 1187.
Marquihkh Northampton: '''Marquihkh Northampton''' or. See PARK,
William: '''William''' flnt MARQUIS, 1*13-[[1671]]; OOMPTON, SI-KN. KK
Alwyne Joshua: '''Alwyne Joshua''' , second MARQUIS of the second creation, 1790-1861.
Earls of Northampton: '''Earls of Northampton''' . See SENLIS, SIMON DK, d. 1109; SKNLIS, SIMON DE, d. 1153; BOHUN, WILLIAM DK, d. 1360: HOWARD, HENRY, 1540-1614; COMPTON, SPENCER, 1601-1643.
Northampton: '''Northampton''' or FITZPETER, HENRY DK (A. 1189-1207), judge; an officer of the exchequer and a canon of St. Paul's; justice itinerant, 1189; king's justice at Westminster and in the country, 1202; joined the baronial party.
Northampton: '''Northampton''' or COMBERTON, JOHN DE (ft. 1376-1390), lord mayor of London; prominent member of the DrapersCompany; alderman, 1376; sheriff, 1377; member for the city, 1378; mayor, 1381: head of John of Oaunt's party; sought the favour of the populace at the expense of the greater companies; reduced the price of fish under violent opposition; his decision reversed by his successor and himself arrested on a charge of sedition; condemned to be hanged, but bis sentence commuted; released, 1387, but not restored to his former position till 1390.
Northbrook: '''Northbrook''' first BARON ([[1796]]-18G6). See
Sir Francis Thornhill Baring: '''Sir Francis Thornhill Baring''' .
John Northbrooke: '''John Northbrooke''' ( . [[1568]]-[[1579]]), preacher and writer against plays; preached at St. Mary de Redcliffe, Bristol, 1568; procurator for the Bristol clergy in the synod at London, 1571; published theological works and in'Spiritus est Vicarius Christ! in Terra 1579, made the earliest attack upon dramatic performances.

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Michael Dk Northbttrgh: '''Michael Dk Northbttrgh''' (d. [[1361]]), bishop of London; entered the royal service and received considerable preferment; went on a mission to the pope, 1346; accompanied Edward III on his French expedition, 1346; commissioner to negotiate alliances with foreign powers, 1346; when secretary to Edward III frequently treated, with France: elected bishop of London, 1354; conducted negotiations for peace with France, 1354 and 1355; died of plague; left bequests for students of civil and canon law at Oxford and the Carthusian house at Newchurchbaw..
Roger De Northburgh: '''Roger De Northburgh''' (d. [[1369]] ?), bishop of Lichfield and Coventry: educated at Cambridge; a royal clerk in 1310, and royal messenger: comptroller of the wardrobe, 1315; held temporary charge of the great seal, 1321, and was papally provided to the bishopric of Lichfield and Coventry, 1322; swore to support Queen Isabella, January 1327; treasurer for three months, 1328, and occasionally employed in public business; again treasurer for a short time, 1340.
James Northcote: '''James Northcote''' ([[1746]]-[[1831]]), painter and author; apprenticed as a watchmaker at Plymouth: spent his leisure in drawing and painting; came to London, 1771; worked as an assistant in the studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds, and studied in the Royal Academy schools; travelled in Italy, 1777-80; regularly contributed j portraits to the Royal Academy; R.A., 1787; commissioned by Boydell to paint nine pictures for his Shakespeare gallery, 1786; attained his chief excellence as a portrait-painter; published a Memoir of Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1813,One Hundred Fables(illustrated by himself), 1828, and aLife of Titian 1830; William Hazlitt published some of his Conversations 1830.
Sir John Northcote: '''Sir John Northcote''' , first baronet ([[1599]]-[[1676]]), politician: matriculated from Exeter College, Oxford, 1617; entered at the Inner Temple, 1618: was sheriff of Devonshire, 1626-7: created baronet, 1641; M.P., Ashburton, 1641; acted with the presbyterians and aided the parliamentary cause by his influence and wealth: taken prisoner by the royalists, 1643; released, 1645: excluded from parliament, 1648-54; sat for Barnstaple, 1667-76. His Note Book was published, 1887.
Sir Stafford Henry Northcote: '''Sih Stafford Henry Northcote''' , first EARL OF IDDESI.EIGH( 1818-1887): educated at Eton and Balliol College, Oxford; M.A., 1840; D.O.L., 1863; barrister, Inner Temple, 1847; private secretary to William Kv;irt Gladstone, 1842; assisted William Ewart Gladstone in his Oxford elections of 1847, 1852, and 1853; succceeded 1 his grandfather as eighth baronet, 1851; C.B., 1851; con I serrative M.P., Dudley, 1885, Stamford, 1858; became a
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Norton: '''Norton''' recognised opposition speaker ami was greatly in Disraeli's confidence; appointed president of the board of tr.i'le, 1K66, and secretary for India, 1867; M.P. for North Devon, 1866; governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, 1869-74: commissioner for the settlement of the Alabama claim-, 1871; chancellor of the exchequer, 1H74-80: pointed out that the income tax had lost Its temporary c and increased exemptions by which he eased pressure of the tax on smaller incomes; made a serious attempt, by an annual sinking fund, to reduce the national debt; leader of the bouse, 1876, and much hampered by parliamentary obstruction; leader of the opposition to Gladstone's government in the House of Commons, 1880-6, and defeated the ministry on the Affirmation Bill, 1883, but assisted in the compromise on the Franchise Bill, 1884; created Earl of Iddebleigh and Viscount St. Gyres, 1885; became foreign secretary, 1886, but resigned six mouths later, dying suddenly on the day of his resignation. He published A Short Review of the Navigation Laws 1849,Twenty Years of Financial Policy 1862, and (for the lloxburghe Club) The Triumphes of Petrarch 1887.
William Northcote: '''William Northcote''' (d. [[1783]]?), naval surgeon ; passed at the SurgeonsCompany as second mate, 1757; first mate, 1759; surgeon, 1771; published medical works for naval surgeons, devoting special attention to tropical diseases.
Northesk: '''Northesk''' seventh EAKL ov ([[1758]]-[[1831]]). See
William Carnegie: '''William Carnegie''' .
Sir Edward Northey: '''Sir Edward Northey''' ([[1652]]-[[1723]]), attorneygeneral; of St. Paul's School, Ixndon, and Queen's College, Oxford; barrister, Middle Temple, 1674: attorney-general, 17U1-7 and 1710-18; knighted, 1702; M.P., Tiverton, 1710.
Earls Ok Northington: '''Earls Ok Northington''' . See HENLEY, ROBERT, first EARL, 1708 ?-1772; 1 1 KM.KY, ROBERT, second EARL, 1747-1786.
John Northleigh: '''John Northleigh''' ([[1657]]-[[1705]]), physician; B.O.L. Exeter College, Oxford, 1681; student, Middle Temple, 1682; incorporated LL.B. Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1682; subsequently fellow of King's College, Cambridge; LL.D., 1687; M.D.; practised medicine at Exeter; wrote in defence of James II and on polemical theology.
Thomas Northmore: '''Thomas Northmore''' ([[1766]]-[[1851]]), miscellaneous writer and inventor; M.A. Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1792; F.S.A., 1791; divided his time between mechanics, literature, and science; discovered the ossiferous nature of Kent's cavern at Torquay, 1824.
Dukes of Northumberland: '''Dukes of Northumberland''' . See DUDLEY,
John: '''John''' first DUKK, [[1502]]V-[[1553]]; FITZROY, GEORGE, first
Duke: '''Duke''' of the second creation, [[1665]]-[[1716]] ; PERCY, HUGH, first DUKE of the third creation, 1715-1786; PERCY, HUGH, second DUKE, 1742-1817; PERCY, HUGH, third DUKE, 1785-1847; PERCY, ALGERNON, fourth DUKE, 17921865.
Northumberland: '''Northumberland''' titular DUKE OF ([[1573]]-[[1649]]).
Earls of Northumberland: '''Earls of Northumberland''' . See MORCAR, fl. 1066; COPSI, d. 1067; GOSPATRIC, fl. 1067; COMIV, ROBERT DE, d. 1069; WALTHKOF, d. 1076; WALCHKH, d. 1080; MOWBRAY, ROBERT DE, d. 1125 ?: PUIBET or PUDSEY, HUGH PR, 1125?-! 195; PERCY, HENRY, first EARL of the Percy family, 1342-1408; PERCY, HKNRY, second EARL, 1394-1455; PKRCY, HENRY, third EARL, 1421-1461; NEVILLE, JOHN, rf. 1471; PERCY, HENRY, fourth EARL, 1446-1489; PERCY, HENRY ALGERNON, fifth EARL, 1478-1527; PERCY, HKNRY ALGERNON, sixth EARL, ixrj V-1537; PERCY, THOMAS, seventh EARL, 1528-1572; 1'KiicY, HKNRY,eighthEARL, 1532V-1585; PERCY, HKNHY, ninth EARL, 1564-1632; PERCY, ALGERNON, tenth EARL, 1602-1668.
Kings of The Northumbrians: '''Kings of The Northumbrians''' . See ETHEL-
Frid: '''Frid''' d. [[617]]; EDWIN, [[585]] ?-[[633]] : OSWALD, [[6057]]-[[642]];
Oswy: '''Oswy''' [[612]] ?-[[670]] ; ALDFRITH, d. [[706]] : OSRED, [[697]] ?-[[716]] ;
Okric: '''Okric''' d. [[729]] ; OSWULF, d. [[758]] ; OBOLWOLf, d. [[764]] ;
Eadbert: '''Eadbert''' d. [[768]] ; OSRED, d. [[792]] ; EARDWULF, d. [[810]] ;
Osberht: '''Osberht''' d. [[867]] ; JELLA, d. [[867]].

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Northwell: '''Northwell''' or NORWELL, WILLIAM DB (d. 1363), baron of the exchequer; clerk of the kitchen, 1313; received preferment, including a prebend of Southwell; keeper of Edward Ill's wi 1340, but soon reappointed; baron of th short time, 1340; kept the accounts during the Crecy
Hugh Ok Northwold: '''Hugh Ok Northwold''' (-. [[1254]]), buhop of Ely; a monk of the Benedictine Abbey..f Bury M. frlm re-elected abbot, 1213, in opposition to t the abbey; after a long sertea of complicate King John's assent, 121 6; itinerant justice for Norfolk, 11-J7: bi-hop of Kly, 1220-N; escorted Eleanor of Provence to England, 1236; attended parliament. 1248; offended Henry III by refusing the benefice of Dereham to Henry's lialf-bn)ther; present at the confirmation of Magna Charta, 1253.
John De Northwood: '''John De Northwood''' (rf. [[1817]]), son of John de Northwood, baron Northwood; died before nil father, leaving six sons, the eldest, Roger, succeeding bis randfatluT in the barony.
Northwood: '''Northwood''' or NORTHWODE, JOHN DB,
Northwood Baron: '''Northwood Baron''' ([[1254]]-[[1319]]), succeeded bis father, 1285; served constantly in official capacities for Kent: served in the French war, 1294, in Flaixlers, 1297, and in Scotland, 1298, 1309, 1311, 1314, and 1318; summoned to parliament as a baron, 1313.
Northwood: '''Northwood''' or NORTHWODE, ROGER DE (d. 1285), baron of the exchequer; employed in the exchequer; warden of the Cinque porte, 1257; baron of the exchequer before 1274; acted on various judicial commlssious.
Bonham Norton: '''Bonham Norton''' ([[1565]]-[[1635]]), printer, son of William Norton; became n freeman of the StationersCompany and held various offices in the company; king's printer; served as sheriff of Shropshire, 1611.
Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton: '''Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton''' , known as the HON. MRS. NORTON, afterwards LADY STIRLINGMAXWELL (1808-1877), poetess; daughter of Thomas Sheridan (1775-1817); distinguished for her beauty and wit; married the Hon. George Chappie Norton, 1827: definitely entered upon a literary career, her husband having no independent means and only a small legal appointment; published The Sorrows of Rosalie with other Poems 1829, which was enthusiastically received; became a popular writer in periodicals; published The Undying One 1830, andThe Dream 1840: attacked social conditions in A Voice from the Factories 1836, and The Child of the Islands 1845: her best poem, The Lady of La Garaye 1862; wrote also three novels, Stuart of Dunleath 1851,Lost and Saved 1863, andOld Sir 1 Douglas 1867. Mrs. Norton led an unhappy life with ) her husband, from whom she separated in 1836; a crirn. con. action was unsuccessfully brought against Lord Mel bourne by her husband, but the evidence was so niani : festly weak that the trial was considered by some as a { political attempt to discredit him. In 1853 she eudca , voured to obtain legal protection from her husband, and ! her pamphlets on the custody of offspring and female earnings contributed to the amelioration of the laws affecting the social condition of women. In 1877 she married Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, her first husband having died in 1875.
Chapple Norton: '''Chapple Norton''' ([[1746]]-[[1818]]), general: son of Fletcher Norton, first baron Giautley; captain of the 19th foot, 1763; distinguished himself in America, 1780; general, 1802; M.P., Guildford, 1784-1812.
Christian Norton: '''Christian Norton''' (fl. [[1740]]-[[1760]]), engraver : studied under Pierre Charles Canot at Paris, and accompanied him to England.
Fletcher Norton: '''Fletcher Norton''' , first BARON GIIAXTMY (1716-1789), barrister. Middle Temple, 1739 K.C., 1764: M.P., Appleby, 1756, Wigau, 1761: solicitor-geuenil, 1762; knighted, 1762; attorney-general, 1763, but dismissed on the formation of the Buckingham administration, 1765; M.P., Guildford, 1768; elected speaker of the House of Commons, 1770; supported Burke in carrying the EsU bliphment Bill (civil list expenditure), 1780: not re-elected speaker, 1780: created Baron Grantley of Markenfleld, 1782. He was usually nicknamed Sir Bull-face Doable Peein satires and caricatures, and was attacked by Juuius in Letter 39.
Frances Norton: '''Frances Norton''' , LADY ([[1640]]-[[1731]]), authoress : ntc Frcke; married, first. Sir George Norton, 1671
Norton: '''Norton''' 956
Norwich: '''Norwich''' Colonel Ambrose Norton, a cousin of her first , 1718, and, thirdly. William Jones, 1724; she The Applause of Virtue 1 705.
Humphrey Norton: '''Humphrey Norton''' (ft. [[1658]]-[[1659]]X quaker ; London agent for the assistance of Friends, 1655-6: preached in Ireland and was arrested at Galway ami at Wexford, 1666: went to Boston, 1657; arrested and banished from Rhode island, 1667; again arrested at Newhaveu and branded with II at Plymouth and again at Boston: imprisoned, 1668; went to Barbados, 1659, and wrote an account of his sufferings New England's
John Norton: '''John Norton''' (A M85), sixth prior of the Carthusian monastery of Mouutgrace; wrote three works, otill extant in Lincoln Cathedral MS.,De Musica MonachorumThesaurus cordium amautlum andDevota Lamentacio
Sir John Norton: '''Sir John Norton''' (d. [[1534]]), soldier ; served under Poynings in Guelderlaud; knighted, 1511; sheriff of Kent, 1622, of Yorkshire, 1614; knight of the body to Henry VIII; in France, 1514 and 1632.
John Norton: '''John Norton''' (d. [[1612]]), printer : nephew of William Norton; printed Gerard'sHerbal 1597; became printer of Latin, Greek, and Hebrew to Queen Elizabeth; printed SavUe's edition of the Greek text of OhrysoBtoni's works, 1610-12: master of the Stationers Company, bequeathing it 1,000*.
John Norton: '''John Norton''' ([[1606]]-[[1663]]), divine; B.A. Peternoose, Cambridge, 1627; landed in New England, 1635, and was called to Ipswich; wrote Respousio ad totem syllogen (the first Latin book composed in colonies), 1648; helped to draw up thePlatform of Church Disciplineat the Cambridge synod, 1646; 'called to Boston 1662; instigated the persecution of the qtiakcrs; went to England to obtain a confirmation of the Boston charter, 1662; published Calviuistic works. c. 1483; commissioner to inquire into the exportation of wool, 1486; constable of Flint Castle, 1495: chamberlain of North Wales, 15U9; served in France as surveyor of the ordnance; marshal of Tournay, 1515; chamberlain of the exchequer, 1516.
Samuel Norton: '''Samuel Norton''' ([[1548]]-[[1604]] ?), alchemist ; studied at St. John's College, Cambridge; J.P. and sheriff of j Somerset, 1589; muster-master of Somerset and Wiltshire, 1604; wrote several alchemistic tracts, which were edited I and published in Latin by Edmund Deane at Frankfort, I 1630. (.xli. 220
Thomas Norton: '''Thomas Norton''' (Jl. [[1477]]), alchemist; M.P., Bristol, 1436; member of Edward IVs privy chamber and employed on embassies; studied alchemy under 1 George Ripley, and wrote chemical tracts in ! English verse. HisOrdinal of Alchiniywas several times published. ul pn
John Norton: '''John Norton''' (. [[1674]]), a youthful prodigy; ide a paraphrase translation of Marcus Antonius Flaminiu* (published as The Scholar's Vade Mecum 1674).
John Bruce Norton: '''John Bruce Norton''' ([[1815]]-[[1883]]), advocategeneral at Madras; of Harrow and Mertou College, Oxford; B.A., 1838; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1841; sheriff of Madras, 1843-5; clerk of the crown in the supreme court, 1845-62: advocate-general, 1863-71; returned to England and was first lecturer on Indian law at the Temple, 1873; wrote on Indian law and administration,
Matthew Thomas Norton: '''Matthew Thomas Norton''' ([[1732]]-[[1800]]), Dominican: professed as a Dominican, 1754; English missioner, 1759; elected prior of Bornhem, 1767; appointed vicar- provincial of Belgium, 1774-8; returned to England, 1780; won three medals at Brussels for dissertations on agriculture.
Richard Norton: '''Richard Norton''' (d. [[1420]]), chief-justice of the court of common pleas; serjeant-at-law before 1403; justice of assize for the county palatine of Durham; chief-justice of the court of common pleas, 1413; trier of petitions in parliament, 1414-20.

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Richard Norton: '''Richard Norton''' ([[1488]]?-[[1688]]), rebel; took part In the Pilgrimage of Grace, but was pardoned; one of the council of the north, 1645 and 1656; governor of Norham Castle, 1655-7: sheriff of Yorkshire, 1668; joined the rebellion of 1569; his estates confiscated and himself attainted; fied to Flanders and was pensioned by Philip of Spain; known as Old Norton; died abroad.
Robert Norton: '''Robert Norton''' ([[1540]]?-[[1587]] 1 divine'; 'MJL Oaluu College, Cambridge, 1563; B.D., 1570; vicar of Aldborough, 1572; preacher in Ipswich, 1576-86; translated Kodolph G ualter's sermons, 1573.
Robert Norton: '''Robert Norton''' (d. [[1636]]), engineer and gunner ; "on of Thomas Norton (1532-1684); entered the royal service; sent as engineer to Plymouth, 1627; onginer of the Tower of London, 1627; wrote on matheniaUcB and artillery, and translated Camden's Annals of KUabeth 163U.
Norton: '''Norton''' tjiK SAMPSON (d. [[1517]]), surveyor of the ordnance and marshal of Touruay; knighted in Brittany,
Thomas Norton: '''Thomas Norton''' ([[1532]]-[[1584]]), lawyer and poet ; admitted to the GrocersCompany; entered the service of Protector Somerset as amanuensis; admitted at the Inner Temple, 1565; M.P., Galton, 1558, Berwick, 1562, and London, 1571, 1572, and 1580; created M.A. Cambridge, 1570; appointed remembrancer of the city of London, 1571; in parliament strongly supported all active measures against the Roman catholics, and in 1579 went to Itorne to procure information against them; kept diary (still extant) of his journey; became an official censor of Queen Elizabeth's Roman catholic subjects, 1681, and conducted the examination of many Uoman catholic prisoners under torture; involved through his dissatisfaction with episcopacy in a charge of treason, and committed to the Tower of London for a short time, 1584. He devoted much time to literature, and in early life his sonnets and verses attracted attention. Among his translations were Calvin's 'Institutions ol the Christian religion 1559, and Nowell's 4 Middle Catechism 1570; but he owes his place in literature to his joint-authorship with Sackville of the earliest tragedy in English and in blank verse, The Tragedie of Gorboduc of which he wrote three acts.Gorboduc was performed on Twelfth Night at the Inner Temple, 1561. A corrupt edition of the play was published, 1565, and an authorised version, undated, a few years later.
Willia Norton: '''Willia Norton''' 3I DE (. [[1346]]-[[1363]]). See
Notton: '''Notton''' }
William Norton: '''William Norton''' ([[1527]]-[[1593]]), printer and publisher; an original freeman of the StationersCompany, 1555; filled various offices; published Guicciardiui's * Historic 1579, two editions of Horace, 1574 and 1585, and the BishopsBible 1575.
William De Norwell: '''William De Norwell''' (. [[1363]]). See NORTH-
Well: '''Well'''
Norwich: '''Norwich''' first EARL of the second creation ([[1583]] ?1663).
John De Norwich: '''John De Norwich''' . BARON NORWICH (rf. [[1362]]), son of Sir Walter de Norwich; admiral of the fleet north of the Thames. 1336; went to France, 1838; summoned to parliament as a baron, 1342; served in France, 1344, and specially distinguished himself there, 1346; founded a chantry of eight priests and a warden at Raveningham, 1350.
Ralph De Norwich: '''Ralph De Norwich''' (. [[125]] ), chancellor of Irelaud; acted frequently as king's messenger, 1216-21; employed on exchequer business in Ireland. 1218 and 1221; received considerable ecclesiastical preferment; notice of the king's bench, 1229; chancellor of Ireland, 1249: resigned chancellorship, 1256: his election as archbishop of Dublin (1256) quashed by the pope.
Robert Norwich: '''Robert Norwich''' (d. [[1535]]), judge ; member of Lincoln's Inn, 1503, reader, 1518, and subsequently governor; sat on various commissions; king's serjeant, 1623; justice of common pleas, 1530; chief-justice, 1531.
Sih Walter Dr Norwich: '''Sih Walter Dr Norwich''' (d. [[1329]]), chief baron of the exchequer; remembrancer by 1308; appointed a baron of the exchequer, 1311: chief baron, 1312; resign. ! his office ol chief baron, 1JJ14, on being appointed treasurer; resigned treasurership, 1317, and probably rctimm! to the exchequer; keeper of the treasury, 1321: rcapiointed chief baron, 1327. .NOKWICH
Noye: '''Noye'''
William Norwich: '''William Norwich''' oF([[1298]]?-[[135]]&). See .-, u
Man: '''Man'''
Hugh of Norwold: '''Hugh of Norwold''' (d. [[1254]]).
Richard Norwood: '''Richard Norwood''' ([[1590]]?-[[1675]]), teacher of mathematics and surveyor; surveyed the islands of Bermuda for the Bermuda Oompauy, 1618; taught nnuhrmatics in London and measured the distance between London aud York, 1633-5: calculated the length of a degree of the meridian; returned to Bermuda, where he lul; wrote on mathematics.
George Norwych: '''George Norwych''' (d. [[1469]]), abbot of Westminster; succeeded Abbot Keyton, 1462; mismanaged affairs and (1467) had to resign the management to the prior, he himself receiving a pen-ion.
Julian Notary: '''Julian Notary''' (fl. [[1498]]-[[1520]]X printer ; produced missal for Wynkyn de Worde, 1498; his best-known production is the fifth edition of The Kaleuder of Shepardes c. 1518.
Nothelm: '''Nothelm''' (J. [[739]]), tenth archbishop of Canterbury ; -applied Bede with information for hisEcclesiastical History visited Rome; consecrated archbishop, 785; held a synod, c. 736.
George Frederick Nott: '''George Frederick Nott''' ([[1767]]-[[1841]]), divine and author; nephew of John Kott; B.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1788; fellow of All Souls, Oxford: M.A., 1792; D.D., 1807; Hampton lecturer, 1802; prebendary of Winchester, 1810, of Salisbury, 1814; produced an exhaustive edition of the works of Surrey and Sir Thomas Wyatt the elder, 1815-16, containing biographies.
John Nott: '''John Nott''' ([[1751]]-[[1865]]), physician and classical scholar; studied at London and Paris; surgeon in an East India vessel sailing to China, 1783; went as travelling physician on the continent, 1789-93; settled at Bristol; wrote on medicine; translated Catullus, 1794, Propertius, 1782, the Basia of Joannes Secuudus Nicolaius 1775, and Petrarch's sonnets and odes, 1777; wrote original poems and tales; edited Dekker's Gulls Hornbook 1812.

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Sib Thomas Nott: '''Sib Thomas Nott''' ([[1606]]-[[1681]]), royalist ; educated at Merchant TaylorsSchool, London; M.A. Pembroke College, Cambridge, 1628; knighted, 1639; in constant attendance on Charles I during the civil war; gentlemanusher, 1660.
Sir William Nott: '''Sir William Nott''' ([[1782]]-[[1845]]), major-general; commander of the army of Kandahar; obtained a Bengal cadetship, 1800; lieutenant, 1801; distinguished himself at Moko, 1804; captain, 1814; major, 1823; lieutenantcolonel, 1824; colonel, 1829; promoted major-general, 1838, on the outbreak of the Afghan war, and given command of the second brigade, first division, at Quetta, 1839; successfully defeated the Ghilzais and destroyed their forte, while the enemy evacuated Kalat on his approach, 1840; made commander of all troops in Lower Afghanistan and Sindb, 1842; repulsed the chiefs near Kandahar, January and June, 1842; on receiving orders to withdraw from Afghanistan, sent General England by Quetta and Sakhar, while he himself arranged to meet General Pollock at Kabul; completely defeated the enemy near Ghazni, which he entered without opposition, 1842; after a series of successful engagements joined Pollock at Kabul; appointed resident at the court of Lucknow; G.O.B., 1843.
Earls of Nottingham: '''Earls of Nottingham''' . See MOWBRAT, THOMAS, first EARL of the second creation, 1366V-1399; HOWARD, CHARLES, first EARL of the sixth creation, 1536-1624; FINCH, HENEAQE, first EARL of the seventh creation, 16211682; FINCH, DANIEL, second EARL, 1647-1730; FINCHHATTON, GEORGE WILLIAM, fifth EARL, 1791-1858.
William of Nottingham: '''William of Nottingham''' c. [[1261]]), Franciscan ; elected fourth provincial minister, 1240; went to Rome, 1244, and obtained a letter restraining the Dominicans; wrote a commentary on the gospels; died at Genoa of the plague.
Notion: '''Notion''' or NORTON, WILLIAM DE ( f. [[1346]]1361), judge; king's Serjeant by 1346; judge of the king's bench, 1365; excommunicated, 1358; judge of assize, 1361; chief-justice in Ireland, 1361.
Noub: '''Noub''' fiE, EDWARD ([[1701]]-[[1761]]), surgeon ; received uia diploma from the Barber-SurgeonsCompany, 1725; assistant-surgeon to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, IXMHOII, 1731, sinKeon, 1746;.lenioiwtrator of unatora;. tinBarber-Suiyeons, 1731-1; published lectures,
Nour: '''Nour''' 8E, TIM()THY(.[[1699]]XmlBcellaneoa writer: fellow of University College. Oxford, 1659: M.A., 1MO; became a Roman catholic, 1672; twqiu-uthed hU collection of coins to the Bodleian Library; wrote on religion, husbandry, and various other subject*.
Vincent Novello: '''Vincent Novello''' ([[1781]]-[[1861]]), organist, musical composer, editor, aud arranger: born in London; hi* father an Italian; at school for a time in France; chorister at the Sardinian embassy chapel, London, 1798; organist at the Portuguese embassy chapel, 1797 till 1821; arranged two volume* of sacred music (18111 which proved the foundation of the publishing bouse of Novello 4 Co.; original member (1813) aud subsequently coniluctor of the Philharmonic Society; examined and reported on the musical manuscripts in the Fitzwilliam Museum atCambridge, 1824; organist at the Westminster Abbey festival, 1834; organist of the Roman catholic chapel at Moornelds, 1840-3; went to Nice, 1860, where he subsequently died.
Nowel Nowell: '''Nowel Nowell''' , or NOEL, ALEXANDER (1 507 V-1602), dean of St. Paul's; elder brother of Laurence Nowell; fellow of Bra?enoee College, Oxford, 1526; M.A., 1540; master of Westminster School, 1543; prebendary of Westminster Abbey, 1551; during Queen Mary's reign resided* principally at Frankfort; archdeacon ol Middlesex, 155.S; dean of St. Paul's, London, 1560; did much for the restoration of the reformed religion; prolocutor of the lower house of convocation, and presented a catechism for its approval; attended the Duku of Norfolk at his execution, 1572; sat on ecclesiastical commissions, 1573, 1576, and 1590: successful in making converts from Romanism; twice visited Lancashire, 1 preaching, 1570 and 1580; appointed to hold conferences with papists, 1582; elected principal of Braseuose College, Oxford, 1595, but resigned it three months later; loyally complied with Queen Elizabeth's ecclesiastical settlement, though inclined to Calvinism; a liberal benefactor of Middleton School and Braseuose College. Apart from his controversial and theological works, Nowell was the author of three catechisms, the Large Catechism which he sent to Cecil, 1563, theMiddle Catechism and theSmall Catechism which is practically that of the Book of Common Prayer. The three were written by Nowell in Latin and translated into Greek by William Whitaker and into English by Thomas Norton.
Increase Nowell: '''Increase Nowell''' ([[1590]]-[[1655]]), New England settler; arrived in America, 1630; commissioner ol military affairs, 1634; secretary of Massachusetts colony, 1644-9; a founder of the church in Charlestown.
Nowell: '''Nowell''' or NOWEL, LAURENCE (d. [[1576]]), dean of Lichfield; brother of Alexander Nowell; matriculated from Brasenose College, Oxford, but migrated to Cambridge to study logic; B.A., 1542 (incorporated at Oxford, 1542); M.A., 1544; master of Suttou Coldfiekl grammar school, 1546; went abroad during Queen Mary's reign, but received preferment under Elizabeth; dean of Lichfield, 1660. He was a diligent antiquary aud left manuscripts on Anglo-Saxon.
Ralph Nowell: '''Ralph Nowell''' (d. [[1144]] ?).
Samuel Nowell: '''Samuel Nowell''' ([[1634]] - [[1688]]), New England settler; son of Increase Nowell; distinguished himself in Philip's war; assistant of the colony of Massachusetts, 1680, and treasurer, 1685.
Thomas Nowell: '''Thomas Nowell''' ([[1730]]-[[1801]]), divine ; M.A. Oriel College, Oxford, 1753; fellow, 1753; principal of St. Mary Hall, Oxford, 1764-1801; regius professor of modern history, 1771-1801; public orator, 1760-76; criticised for some expressions in his sermon on Charles I preached i before the House of Commons, 1772.
Noweb: '''Noweb''' or NOWEES, FRANCIS (d. [[1670]]), heraldpainter; edited Guillim's Display of Heraldry 1660; perished in a fire at his house.
Noye: '''Noye''' or NOY, WILLIAM ([[1677]]-[[1634]]), attorneygeneral; of Exeter College, Oxford; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1602; autumn reader, 1622; bencher from 1618; treasurer, 1632; represented various boroughs in Cornwall from 1604; led the attack on monopolies, 1621; attorney-general, 1631; revised the Declaration of Sporto 1633: prosecuted William Pryune in the Star
Nuce: '''Nuce''' 958
Nunna: '''Nunna''' _ 16S4: incurred much popular odium hy hi revival of the foreat laws, the soap monopoly, ami tinwrit of.hip-money: satirised inA I'n.u-rtor l:it-ly Dead 16S4. He wrote on the Kk'hta of the Crown tbetenure of property, and reports of cases.
Thomas Nucb: '''Thomas Nucb''' (d. [[1617]]), translator ; fellow of Pembroke HalL Cambridge, 1562: prebendary of Kly, SS: UmmStad SenecaQctavia 1661.
Baron Nugent: '''Baron Nugent''' ([[1788]]-[[1860]]). See ORKNYIU.K.
Nitukst Oborok: '''Nitukst Oborok'''
Sib Charles Edmund Nugent: '''Sib Charles Edmund Nugent''' ([[1769]]?-[[1844]]), admiral of the fleet; entered navy, 1771; commander, 1778- posted, 1779; rear-admiral, 1797; vice-admiral, 1801: admiral, 1808; admiral of the fleet, 1833; G.C.H., 1834.
Nugent: '''Nugent''' Sm CHRISTOPHER, fourteenth BARON
Dklvix: '''Dklvix''' ([[1644]]-[[1602]]), Bacceeded to the title, [[1569]]; fellowcommoner of Clare Hall, Cambridge: went to Ireland, 1666; distinguished himself against Shane O'Neill, 1666; knighted, 1666; protested against provisioning the army at a fixed price, and (1677) was imprisoned: commanded the forces of the Pale, 1679: again imprisoned on a suspicion of treason, 1680, and sent to England for trial, 1682; allowed to return to Ireland to transact business with regard to his property, 1686, and in 1688 to remain there; leader of the forces of Weatmeath, 1693; commissioner to inquire into abuses, 1597; arrested after the outbreak of Tyrone's rebellion on suspicion of treason; died in Dublin Castle. He wrote A Primer of the Irish Languageand a Plot for the Reformation of Ireland
Christopher Nugent: '''Christopher Nugent''' (d. [[1731]]), soldier; went to France after the capitulation of Limerick, 1691; served in Flanders, Germany, and Italy; succeeded to the coinof Sheldon's regiment and changed its name to Nugent's, 1706; commanded his regiment at Ramillies, Oodenarde,and Malplaquet; promoted inarechal-de-cauip, 1718.

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Christopher Nugent: '''Christopher Nugent''' (fl. [[1775]]), physician ; graduated M.D. in Prance; practised in Bath; wrote on hydrophobia, 1763; removed to London, 1764: an original member of the Literary Club; F.R.S., 1765.
Nugent: '''Nugent''' Sm GEORGE, first baronet ([[1757]]-[[1849]]), field-marshal: entered the army, 1773; lieutenant, 1777; served in America; captain, 1778: major, 1782; lieutenant-colonel, 1783; accompanied the guards to Holland, 1793; raised a corps from Buckinghamshire; M.P., Buckinghamshire, 1790-1800; lieutenant-governor of Jamaica, 1801-6; created baronet, 1806; commander-iu-chief in India, 1811-15; general, 1813; G.O.B., 1815.
John Nugent: '''John Nugent''' , fifth EARL OF WKHTMKATH ([[1672]]1764), brother of Thomas Nugent, fourth earl of Westmeath; present at the battle of the Boyne and at Limerick: went to France, 1691; served with the army of Flanders till 1705; subsequently served under the French standard; major in the German army, 1720; brigadier, 1740; marechal-de-camp, 1744; succeeded to the earldom, 1762; died at Nivelles.
Lavall Nugent: '''Lavall Nugent''' , COUNT NUGKNT ([[1777]]-[[1862]]), prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Austrian fieldmanhal; entered the Austrian engineer corps, 1793; lieutenant-colonel, 1805; came to England, 1812: visited Wellington in Spain, 1813; fought in the north of Italy, 1818, and became lieutenant-general, 1814; hon. K.O.B. of England, 1815; fought in the south of Italy, 1815-16, becoming a prince of the Holy Roman Empire, 1816: commanded the Neapolitan army, 1817-20; created a magnate of Hungary, 1826; organised two reserve corps daring the revolts of 1848-9, captured Essigg, secured control of the Danube, but unsuccessfully besieged Oomorn; became a field-marshal, 1849; died at Bosiljevo, near Karlstadt.
Nicholas Nugent: '''Nicholas Nugent''' (d. [[1689]]), chief 'justice of the common bench in Ireland; ancle of Sir Christopher Nugent, fourteenth baron Delvin; chief solicitor to the crown, 1566; served on several commissions; on Sir Henry Sidney's retirement from the lord-deputyship became chief- justice of the common pleas, but (1682) was arrested on a charge of treason; condemned and hanged, popular opinion attributing his death to the private malice of Sir Robert Dillon (d. 1697)
Nugent: '''Nugent''' Sin RICHARD, tenth BARON DKLVIN (d. 1460 ?), lord-deputy of Ireland: succeeded his father, 1415; sheriff of Meath, 1424; distinguished himself in the wars against the native Irish; lord-deputy, 1444 and 1449; seneschal of Meiith, 1452.
Uk Nugent: '''Uk Nugent''' 'HARD, twelfth BARON DKLVIN (d. 1538?), succeeded his father, 1493; assisted the lorddeputy against the Irish chiefs, 1504; J.P., 1515; joined the council, 1522; acted as vice-deputy of Ireland, 1527; seized by stratagem, 1528, and detained a prisoner at O'Conor's house till 1529; continued to fight actively against the rebels, and probably died on an expedition against O'Conor, 1538.
Richard Nugent: '''Richard Nugent''' (. [[1604]]), poet; son of Nicholas Nugent; probably the author of Ric: Nugeut's Cynthia(sonnets and madrigals), 1604.
Sir Richard Nugent: '''Sir Richard Nugent''' , fifteenth BARON DELVIN, first EARL OF WESTMKATH (1583-1642), sou of Sir Christopher Nugent, fourteenth baron Delviu; succeeded his father, 1602; knighted, 1603; being exasperated by the revocation of a grant, joined a conspiracy, for which he was arrested, 1607; escaped from Dublin Castle, but submitted, 1608; summoned to England on account of parliamentary obstruction, 1614, but recovered favour and was created Earl of Westmeath, 1621; refused to join the rebels, 1641.
Richard Nugent: '''Richard Nugent''' , second EARL OK WKSTMHATH (d. 1684), succeeded his grandfather, Sir Richard Nugent, first earl of Westmeath, 1642; raised a troop of horse and a regiment of foot for Charles 1, 1645; fieldmarshal, 1648; submitted to the parliamentary commissioners, 1652; raised a regiment for the Spanish service, 1653; arrested on suspicion, 1659; recovered his liberty and estates, 1660.
Robert Nugent: '''Robert Nugent''' , EARL NUGENT ([[1702]]-[[1788]]), who afterwards assumed the surname CRAOOS, politician and poet; M.P., St. M awes, 1741-54, Bristol, 1754-74, and St. Mawes, 1774-84; became controller to Frederick, prince of Wales, 1747, and lent him money; created lord of the treasury, 1754; vice-treasurer for Ireland, 1760-5 and 1768-82: president of the board of trade, 1766-8; became Viscount Clare and Baron Nugent, 1766, and Earl Nugent, 1776; three times married, twice to rich widows, on which Horace Walpole invented the wordNugentizeto describe this practice; wrote various odes and poems, his ode to William Pulteney being so good that he was suspected of paying Mallet to write it.
Thomas Nugent: '''Thomas Nugent''' , titular BARON OF RIVERSTON (d. 1715), chief- justice of Ireland; sou of Richard Nugent, second earl of Westmeath; one of James II's council, 1685; judge of the king's bench, 1686; privy councillor and lord chief- justice, 1687; furthered James II's anti-protestant policy; on James's landing in Ireland became Baron Riverston and commissioner of the empty Irish treasury, 1689.
Thomas Nugent: '''Thomas Nugent''' , fourth EARL OF WBSTMKATH (1656-1752), served with James II at the Boyne, 1690, and at Limerick, 1691; succeeded his brother as fourth earl, 1714.
Thomas Nugent: '''Thomas Nugent''' ([[1700]] ?-[[1772]]), miscellaneous writer; honorary LL.D. Aberdeen, 1765; F.S.A., 1767; wrote on travels and history and translated a great number of books, mostly from the French, including Voltaire, Rousseau, and Montesquieu.
William Nugent: '''William Nugent''' (d. [[1625]]), Irish rebel ; brother of Sir Christopher Nugent, fourteenth baron Delvin; driven to rebellion by the unwise severity of Lord Grey; escaped to Rome, 1582, and, returning by Paris and Scotland, formally submitted: accused Sir Robert Dillon (d. 1597) of maladministration, 1591.
Marianne Nunn: '''Marianne Nunn''' ([[1778]]-[[1847]]), hymn- writer : wrote sacred pieces and hymns.
William Nunn: '''William Nunn''' ([[1786]]-[[1840]]), brother of Marianne Noun; wrote several hymns.
Nunna: '''Nunna''' or NUN (fl. [[710]]), king of the South-Saxons ; confirmed a charter of Nothelm, 692. His three charters in the Colchester register are of doubtful antiquity.
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Oakley: '''Oakley'''
Thomas Nunneley: '''Thomas Nunneley''' ([[1809]]-[[1870]]), surgeon Ufl 1S32; M.U.C.S., 1832; studied in ParN: practised in Leeds; surgeon to the Leeds Eye and Ear Hospital and the General Infirmary; studied and wrote on ophthalmic surgery in its scientific aspects. xli. -J7 f }
Thomas Nuthall: '''Thomas Nuthall''' (rf. [[1776]]), politician ami public official: registrar of warrants in the excise office, 1740: receiver-general for hackney coaches, 174'J; solicitor to the treasury, 1 7f,5: secretary of bankrupt*), 1766: inr with William Pitt, afterwards earl of Chatham, marriage settlements he drew up.
Joseph Nutt: '''Joseph Nutt''' ([[1700]]-[[1775]]X surveyor of highways; introduced at Hinckley a system of flooding the highways to render them firm.
Nuttall: '''Nuttall''' J08IAH ([[1771]]-[[1849]]), naturalist: an expert taxidermist; publishedBelshazzar(epic poem), 1846.
Thomas Nuttall: '''Thomas Nuttall''' ([[1786]]-[[1869]]), naturalist ; went to America, 1807: professor of natural history at Harvard, 1822-34; wrote on the botany, geology, and ornithology of North America.

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Thomas Nuttall: '''Thomas Nuttall''' ([[1828]]-[[1890]]), lieutenant-general, Indian army; entered the army, 1846: lieutenant, 1847; captain, 1X56: suppressed the Bheel rebels, 1867; major, 1865; served in the Abyssinian expedition, 1867; lieutenant-colonel, 1871; colonel, 187S; brigadier-general in the Afghan expedition, 1878: specially disttngnislMd uimself at.Mai wand and Kandahar, 1880: lieutenant-general, 1887.
William Ntjttall: '''William Ntjttall''' (d. [[1840]]), author and schoolmaster; wrote, in doggerel verse, the first attempt at a history of Rochdale, 1810.
William Nutter: '''William Nutter''' ([[1759]] ?-[[1802]]), engraver and draughtsman; executed plates after leading English artists, 1780-1800, in Bartolozzi's stipple manner.
Joseph Nutting: '''Joseph Nutting''' (ft. [[1700]]), engraver.
John Nye: '''John Nye''' ( ,. [[1688]]), theological writer ; son of Philip Nye; B.A. Magdalen College, Oxford 1664; clerk to thetriers 1654: conformed, 1660; rector of Quendon, 1669; published controversial works.
Nye: '''Nye''' T1I.NIEL (.ft. [[1648]]), author; wrote 'The Art of Gunnery 1.7. for tin- hHp of gunners and other* nut well versed in;inthm.-tic; published an almanac for l.;r, and two others for 1645.
Phi Nye: '''Phi Nye''' 1. 1 1' [[1596]]7-[[1672]]), independent divine; .M.A. M:u'd:il. i hill, Oxford, 1622; bin retirement to Hoil.u.d 1K33-40) necessitated by his nonconformity: vicar of Kimbolton; summoned to the Westminster Amenably of Divines, 1643. when- he took decided part with the 4 dissenting brethren who objected to the aswuibly's proposition- on church government: desireduniformity, but only in institution* and proponed to tolerate all peaceable preachers; on the comtuiwion of triers,* 1654, ofexpurgators, 1 1664; took part in the Savoy conference, 1655; lost his preferments, 1660; preached in London, 1666, and ministered in Queen Street, 1672; published theological works, separately and with other diasenter*.
Stephen Nye: '''Stephen Nye''' ([[1648]] 7-[[1719]]), theological writer: son of John Nye; D.A. Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1665: rector of Little Honnead, 1679; intimate with Thomas Kinnin, and took part in the current controversies on the Trinity; believed to have invented i the term Unitarian
Alexander Nyndge: '''Alexander Nyndge''' (Jl. [[1573]]), demoniac: lived I at Lyeringswell, Suffolk: suffered from epileptic or hysterical attacks, 1573; an account of his condition written by his brother Edward.
John Nyren: '''John Nyren''' (. [[1830]]), cousin of John Nyren I (1764-1837); author ofTables of the Duties, Bounties, and Drawbacks of Customs 1830.
John Nyren: '''John Nyren''' ([[1764]]-[[1837]]), cricket chronicler: in i terested himself in cricket from an early age: belonged to ! the Hambledon Club; a left-handed batsman of average ability and a fine field at point and middle wicket. His recollections were published in -The Young Cricketer's Tutor (edited by Charles Cowdeu Clark, 1833). xh. 283J O
Sir Charles Oakeley: '''Sir Charles Oakeley''' , first baronet ([[1761]]-[[1826]]), governor of Madras; nominated to a writership in the East India Company, 1766; became secretary, 1773: judgeadvocate-general and translator, 1777-80; president of the committee of assigned revenue of the nabob of Arcot, 1781-4; president of the Madras board of revenue, 1786-8; named governor of Madras, 1790; created baronet, 1790; improved the administration, retrenched expenses, resumed cash payments, and was able to supply Lord Cornwallis with money, grain, and cattle, 1791; in sole charge of Madras as governor, 1792: converted the company's floating debt and equipped the Pondicherry expedition, 1793, without disturbing government credit: retired, 1795.
Frederick Oakeley: '''Frederick Oakeley''' ([[1802]]-[[1880]]), tractarian : con of Sir Charles Oakeley: B.A. Christ Church, Oxford. 1824; chaplain-fel'low of Balliol College, Oxford, 1827; joined the tractarian movement; prebendary of Lichfleld, 1830; appointed Whitehall preacher, 1837, and incumbent of Margaret Chapel, London, 1839, where he introduced ritualism: joined the Roman communion, 1846, and was an original canon of the Roman catholic diocese of Westminster, 1852; published theological works before and after bis secession.
Sir Herbert Oakeley: '''Sir Herbert Oakeley''' , third baronet ([[1791]]1845), archdeacon of Colchester; son of Sir Charles Oakeley; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford (senior student): M.A., 1813; domestic chaplain to Dr. Howley, bishop of London, 1814-22: prebendary of St. Paul's, London, 1822; succeeded his brother as baronet, 1830; rector of Rocking, 1834; archdeacon of Colchester, 1841; one of the first to Institute district visitors and Sunday schools.
Sir Henry Oakes: '''Sir Henry Oakes''' , second baronet (1 [[756]]-1 8S7), lieutenant-general, East India Company's service; brother I of Sir Hildebrand Oakes; second lieutenant, 1776; ! taken prisoner by Tippoo Sultan, 1783; served at Seringa i pa tarn and in Malabar; major, 1795: colonel, 1802: major-general, 1810; lieutenant-general, 1814; succeeded I his brother as baronet, 1822: committed suicide.
Oakes: '''Oakes''' Sin HILDEBRAND, first baronet ([[1764]]1822), lieutenant-general; entered the army, 1767; served in America, 1775, in Corsica, 1794-6, in Egypt, 1801; brigadier-general at Malta, 1802-4: major, 1791: lieutenant-colonel, 1795; colonel, 1798: major-general, 1806: lieutenant-general, 1811; created baronet, 1813; G.C.B., 1820.
John Wright Oakes: '''John Wright Oakes''' ([[1820]]-[[1887]]), landscapepainter; painted landscapes, chiefly of Welsh mountains, from 1843; A.R.A., 1876.
Thomas Oakes: '''Thomas Oakes''' ([[1644]]-[[1719]]), speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives: born at Cambridge, Massachusetts; brother of Urian Oakes; graduated at Harvard, 1662: was elected representative and (1689 and 1706) chosen speaker: represented Massachusetts in England, 1689.
Cut An Oakes: '''Cut An Oakes''' ([[1631]] 7-[[1681]]), New England divine : went as a boy to America: graduated at Harvard, 1649; incumbent of Titchfield, England, during the Commonwealth; ejected, 1662; pastor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1G71; president of Harvard, 1676; published
Edward Oakley: '''Edward Oakley''' (A [[1732]]X architect; published works on architecture and building.
John Oakley: '''John Oakley''' ([[1834]]-[[1890]]Xdean of Manchester ; M.A. Brasenose College, Oxford, 1869; vicar of St, Saviour's,
Oakley: '''Oakley''' 9GO O'BRIEN Boston, 1867-M: luh churchman and friend of th. tVr-s3.
Ootaviu Oakley: '''Ootaviu Oakley''' 8 ([[1800]]-[[1867]]), water-colour painter: exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1826-60; frequently painted groups of gipsies and was nicknamed Gipsy Oakley member o? the Society of P. 1.S44. r, JOHN (1748?-1793), engraver and author; wrote worthless novels, popular songs and burlettas, and engraved wood illustrations for cheap literature.
Oasland: '''Oasland''' or OSLAND, HENRY ([[1625]]-[[1703]]), ejected minister; ALA. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1653; pastor of Bewdley, 1650; arrested on suspicion of complicity in Pakingtou'H plot, 1661; released, 1662; associated with Baxter; ejected, 1662; preached regularly after 1688.
Richard Oastlbr: '''Richard Oastlbr''' ([[1789]]-[[1861]]), 'the factory king articled to an architect; steward of the Fixby states, Huddersfleld, 1820; advocated the abolition of slavery and opposed catholic emancipation; his attention drawn to the evils of children's employment in factories, 1880; continually wrote and spoke for the improvement of factory legislation; objected to the new poor law and resisted the commissioners at Fixby, an action which ultimately resulted in his dUmU-sal from his stewardship, 1838, and imprisonment in the Fleet for debt, 1840-4: constantly wrote in periodicals on factory legislation; joint-editor of the Ashton Chronicle

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Francis Oatxs: '''Francis Oatxs''' ([[1840]]-[[1875]]), traveller and naturalist: travelled in Central America and explored the Zambesi: amassed large collections; died near the Makalaka kraal; his journals edited by his brother, Charles George Gates, 1881.
Titos Gates: '''Titos Gates''' ([[1649]]-[[1705]]), perjurer ; expelled from Merchant TaylorsSchool, London, 1665, during his first year there; entered Gonville and Oaius College, Cambridge, 1M7; migrated to St. John's College, Cambridge, 1669, bat took no degree; vicar of Bobbing, 1673: imprisoned at Dover in consequence of his making a disgraceful charge against a Hastings schoolmaster; escaped before the trial and became a naval chaplain; expelled from the navy; us chaplain to the protestants in the Duke of Norfolk's household first came in contact with papists: met Israel Tonge, who employed him to produce diatribes against the Jesuits, 1676; became a Roman catholic, 1677, to procure further information, and entered the Jesuit College at Valladolid, whence he was expellwl after five monthsresidence; expelled also from St. Omer: fabricated thepopish plot which he and Tonge affirmed before Sir Edmund Berry Godfrey 1678, his revelations being in effect that Charles II was to be killed and the country administered by the Jesuits alleged that the details had been settled at ageneral ooMolf odd at the White Horse Tavern, Fleet Street, in April 1678; summoned to repeat his story before the Bedloe and others, the result being that about thirty-five men were judicially murdered; lost prestige by the acquittal of Queen Catherine of Braganza's physician, Wake SlTj li 7 Sf 08 * 8 8 8ucoe8sful defence of himlf, January 1680: his pension reduced, April 1682, and in August stopped altogether; tried for perjury, May tLSrfSfXJf S 1 f T lrfe: hl8 "enoe d himself (1689) set at liberty; married a rich SU!; lyJkS 01 WM ? owed ***- to p*y hi8 debt8 and wstoo of SOW. a year, 1698: joined the Wapping baptists preached, but was expelled, 1701,as a ff 1 * hypocrite published many i the popish plot and against the Jesuits. i*2f5a25jr """ w -" w - tss*.
Lewis: '''Lewis''' ([[1748]]9-18S3X divine -i u Roman catholic 'views; chaplain in secretary to Lord Fitzwilliam in Ireland, 1794; bishop of (---ory, 1795; translated to Meath, 1798; wrote controversial tracts and whig pamphlets. O'BRAEIN, TKJIIEARNAOH (d. 1088), Irish annalist: abbot of Clonmacnoise and of Roscommou; wrote annals, in which Irisli events are synchronised with those of Europe. O'BRIEN, BARNAHAS, sixth EARL OF THOMOM* ((. 1657), son of Donough O'Brien, fourth earl of Thomond: succeeded his brother, 1639; lord-lieutenant of Clare, 1640-1: his rents seized, 1644; admitted a parliamentary garrison to Bunratty Castle and went to England: joined Charles I; successfully petitioned parliament for 2,0007. spent in the parliamentary cause. O'BRIEN, BRIAN RUADH (d. 1276), kiuofThomoud; son of Couchobhar O'Brien; inaugurated king, 1267; allied himself with De Clare, to defend himself against the rebellious Turlough O'Brien; defeated with his ally; hanged by De Clare in mortification at his defeat, O'BRIEN, CHARLES, fifth VISCOUNT CLARE (d. 1706), son of Daniel O'Brien, third viscount Clare; served in James II's army in Ireland, 1689-91; went to France, 1692; succeeded his brother, 1693; colonel of the Clare regiment, 1696: marechal-de-camp, 1704; mortally wounded at Ramillies. 1706. O'BRIEN, CHARLES, sixth VISCOUNT CLARE (1699 1761), son of Charles O'Brien, fifth viscount Clare; succeeded his father, 170G: visited England, 1716; officer in the French array: distinguished himself at Dettingen, ; 1743, and Fontenoy, 1745; created marechal, 1757; died ; at Montpellier. O'BRIEN, OONOHOBHAR (d. 1267), king of Tho , moud: succeeded his father, Donogh Cairbrech O'Brien !, 1242; had some success against the English, 1257; mustered an army and fought in King's County, Tipperary, and Clare; defeated and slain at Belaclugga. O'BRIEN, CONOR (d. 1539), prince of Thomond: succeeded to Thomond, 1528: with his sons by his second marriage supported Fitzgerald, earl of Kildare, his son by his first marriage siding with the Butlers; defeated at O'Brien's Bridge, 1536; made peace, 1537. O'BRIEN, CONOR, third EARL OF THOMOND (1534 ?1581), called Groibleach, orLong-nailed grandson of C-onor O'Brien (d. 1539); succeeded to the earldom, 1553; his right to the lordship of Thomond disputed by his uncle, Donnell; confirmed in his possessions by the Earl of Sussex, 1558, who proclaimed his uncles traitors, though peace was not established till 1565; intrigued with thearch-rebelFitzgerald, 1569, and fled to France; returned to Ireland and received pardon, 1571, with the restoration of his lands, 1573. O'BRIEN, DANIEL, first VISCOUNT CLARE (1577?1663), called of Moyarta and Carrigaholt; grandson of to Anh v to Aubigny, . chaplain and became a Roman catholic; prominent in the disturbances in the Irish parliament as member for co. Clare; joined the Kilkenny confederation, 1641; fled abroad to Charles II, 1651; created Viscount Clare, 1663. O'BRIEN, DANIEL, third VISCOUNT CLARK (d. 1690), followed Charles II into exile; lord-lieutenant of Clare under James II: Irish privy councillor; sat among the peers, 1689; raised regiments for James II's service. O'BRIEN, DOMHNALL (d. 1194), king of Munster; son of Turlough O'Brien (1009-1086); became king, 1168; engaged in plundering wars and blinded rival chiefs; frequently successful against the English, but submitted to Henry II, 1171. O'BRIEN, DON AT HENCHY (1785-1857), rearadmiral; entered navy, 1796; wrecked and taken prisoner to Verdun, 1804; escaped, 1808; commander, 1813; rearadmiral, 1852; published an account of his imprisonment and escape. O'BRIEN, DONOGH OAIRBREOH (d. 1242), king of Thomond; son of Domhnall O'Brien; betrayed his brother Murtogh to the English and succeeded htm, 1208; successfully ravaged the south of Ireland. O'BRIEN 961 O'BRIEN O'BRIEN. nONU;il,. i m;.), king of.Munster on of Brian (920-1014); ohtainrd -iipn-niacy over iuwn t OHory,and Leinstx?r; deposed, 106 1, M'iittoi;oi M,.. and died there. O'BRIEN. DONOUQH, BAROX oy luiii. fourth K AIM. OK TII.IM-.XI (d. 1624), sou of Conor niri.-n, third earl of Thomond; succeeded his father. 15H1; Mated in suppn--iiu Tyrone's rebelliou, 1595; gov.-rnor of Clare and privy nmm-illor, 1599; constantly employed in the war, ItiUO; visited England and, oil his return, took part in the siege of Kiusale, 1601; obtained the transfer of Clare from the jurisdiction of Connauirht to .Minister, 1C02; president of Muuster, 1605; governor of Clare, 1619. O'BRIEN, EDWARD (1808-1840), author: brother of William Smith O'Brien; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1832; publishedThe Lawyer 1842, a work depicting a lawyer of ideal holiness. O'BRIEN, HENRY (1808-1836), antiquary; B.A Trinity College, Dublin, 1831: published "The Reund Towers of Ireland 1834, with the object of proving them Buddhistic remains. O'BRIEN, JAMES, third MARQUB OP THOMOXD and seventh EARL OF IXCHIQUIX (1769-1855), admiral: entered the navy, 1783; commander, 1796: rear-admiral, 1826; vice-admiral, 1837; admiral, 1847; lord of the bedchamber, 1830; Q.O.H., 1831; succeeded his brother, 1846. O'BRIEN, JAMES (1805-1864), chartist; B.A. Dublin, 1829; entered Gray's Inn; became practically editor of the Poor Man's Guardian 1831, signing himselfBronterre steadily developed revolutionary views; was a prominent chartist, and at first advocated physical force, contributing violent articles to the 'Northern Star: imprisoned for seditious speaking, 1840: quarrelled with Feargus O'Connor; edited various newspapers and lectured on the nationalisation of the laud and other topics. O'BRIEN, JAMBS THOMAS (1792-1874), bishop of Ossory, Ferns, and Leighlin: B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1815; fellow, 1820; D.D., 1830; instituted dean of Cork, 1842; bishop of Ossory, 1842; wrote on justification by faith and the evidences of religion, and opposed the Oxford movement O'BRIEN, JOHN (rf. 1767), Irish catholic prelate; vicar-general of Cork, Cloyue, and Ross; on the separation of Cork and Cloyue ( 1747) was appointed bishop of Cloyne and floss; said to have compiled an Irish-English dictionary, published, 1768; edited the statutes of Cloyue and Ross, 1756: his work on gavelkind and tanistry in Ireland, published, 1774-5. O'BRIEN, SIR LUCIUS HENRY, third baronet (d. 1795), Irish politician; entered parliament as member for Ennis, 1763; prominent member of the popular party; endeavoured to remove trade restrictions between England and Ireland, and agitated for Irish legislative independence; succeeded as baronet, 1766: M.P.,co. Clare, 1768-76, Ennis, 1776-83, Tuam, 1783-90, Ennis, again, 1790-5; privy, councillor, 1787; clerk of the crown and hanaper in the high court of chancery, 1787. O'BRIEN, MATTHEW (1814-1865X mathematician; M.A. Caius College, Cambridge, 1841; lecturer at Wool- I wich, 1849-56, and at King's College, London, 1844-54; wrote on mathematics. O'BRIEN, MURROUGH, first EARL OP THOMOXD and BARON INCHIQUIN (d. 1551), succeeded his brother, Conor O'Brien (d. 1539), in the lordship of Thomond, 1530; agreed to conditions of puace and submission, 1541; created Earl of Tbomond with reversion to his nephew, his son being created Baron Inchiquin, 1543; visited England for his installation, 1543. O'BRIEN, MURROUGH, first EARL OP IXCHIQUIX and sixth BAROX INCHIQUIN (1614-1674), known as 'Murchadh na atoithean or of the conflagrations studied war in the Spanish service; accompanied Strafford into Leiuster on the outbreak of the Irish rebelliou, 1641; governor of Munster, 1642; had some small success, but was hampered by lack of funds; outwitted the Irish leader, Muskerry, at Cappoquin and Lismore: his forces dispersed at the truce, 1643; visited Charles I at I Oxford, 1644; forced to submit to parliiiiiH-ni. 1G44, the parliamentarians being masters of them*, and therefore tin- only people who.-oiiM help the Muustor proteetantx; I made president of Munctcr: applies haviur been broiurht him by Philip sid.,,y. inn 1. of !, 1647, he became gradually matter of the south of Ireland: declared for Ohartaa I, U48; fortified the southern port* against parliament; TWif a truce with the confederate catholic*, 1648; joined by Ormonde, with whom he got poMeMioo of Drogheda and Duudalk; lost influence in Minuter, which revolted after Cromwell landing, 1649; made some stand at Kilmallock, 1649, but after retiring west of the Shannon left Ireland for France, 1650: made one of the royal council aud created earl of Inchiquin, 1654; served under toe French in Catalonia, 1654: engaged in the Sexby plot. 1656. and became a Roman catholic; taken prisoner by the Algerines, 1660, but ransomed the same year; became high steward of Queen Henrietta Maria's household; lived quietly in Ireland after 1663. O'BRIEN, MURTOGH (d. 1119), king of Munster son of Turlough O'Brien; constantly at war with his neighbours; became king, 1086; made a circuit of Ireland in six week?, 1101. O'BRIEN, PATRICK (1761 ?-1806). O'BRIEN, PAUL (1750?-1820), professor of Irish at Maynooth, 1802; published a Practical Grammar of the Irish Language 1809. O'BRIEN, TERENCE or TOIRDHELBHAOH (d 1460), bishop of Killaloe; treacherously slain, O'BRIEN, TERENCE ALBERT (1600-1661X bishop of Kmly: educated at Limerick and Toledo; became prior of the Limerick Dominicans; provincial of the Irish Dominicans, 1643; bishop of Kmly, 1647; joined Rinuccini's party: exhorted resistance against the Cromwellians at Limerick, 1651, aud nursed the sufferers; by Iretou. O'BRIEN, TURLOUG H ( 1009-1086), king of Munster relative of Brian (926-1014); disputed the chieftainship of the Dal Cais with his kinsman, Murchadh, 1065-64: became king of Munster, 1067; robbed Clonmacnoise, 1073, and attacked his neighbours with moderate success O'BRIEN, WILLIAM, second EARL OP IxcHUjurx (16387-1692), sou of Murrough O'Brien, first earl of Inchiquin; taken prisoner by the Algeriue*, 1660; governor of Tangier, 1674-80; succeeded as second earl, 1674; welcomed William of Orange, 1688; attainted by the Irish parliament, 1689; successfully headed the Munster protestants against the Roman catholics; appointed governor of Jamaica, 1690, where his troubles with the French and the negroes finally caused bin death. O'BRIEN, WILLIAM (d. 1815X actor and dramatist; engaged by Garrick to replace Woodward, 1758; left the stage on his marriage to Lady Susan Fox-Straugways, 1764; lived for a time in America; subsequently became receiver-general of Dorset; producedCross Purposes 1772, and The Duel 1773. O'BRIEN, WILLIAM SMITH (1803-1864X Irish nationalist; brother of Edward O'Brien; of Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge; B.A., 1826; M.P., KnnU. 1828-31: as a supporter of Peel approved of catholic emancipation, and brought in an Irish poor-law bill, 1831; M.P., co. Limerick, 1835-49; made repeated effort* to improve the poor relief and education in Ireland; joined the Repeal Association, 1843; in the custody of the serjeant-at-arms, April-May 1846, for refusing to serve on a railway committee; seceded from the Repeal Association and founded the Irish confederation to attain an Irish parliament by force of opinion only, 1846; urged the formation of a national guard in Ireland, 1848, for which he was tried, the jury being discharged as unable to agree; failing to raise the towns, made an abortive insurrection in the rural districts, was arrested on a charge of high treason, and sentenced to be hanged, drawn, and quartered, 1848, his sentence being commuted to transportation for life: refused a ticket -of -leave and was confined on Maria island, Tasmania; pardon, except for the United Kingdom, granted him. 1864: settled at Brussels; received an unconditional pardon. 1856; visited America, 1859, and Poland, 1863; wrote during his exile the greater part of his Principles of Government (published, 1866). O'BROLCHAIN 962
Ookham: '''Ookham''' O'BROLCHAIir FLAIBHERTACH (1. 1175), first blsboo of Derrv: abbot of Derry, 1150, and chief of the umban churches: obtained grants of cuttle from (im-1 Koffhain convocation at Uric Mic Taidhp. U58.wben the p*pul legate maile him hi-hop of Derry: obuin1 grant of cattle from the kin of I.ssc-r Ulster, :uil built hU OJitliolr.il. 1164. O'BRUADAIR, DAVID (fl. 1660-1694), Irish poet; a difficult Irish metre, Dan direcb, correctly: a .!..,.,;;.., fUleiici of the feeling tin- MriMpaudog m-ntry of Munsu-r suppliM by his writings; about twenty of hU poems extant.
William Bryan: '''William Bryan''' ([[1778]]-[[1868]]X founder of the Bible Christian sect; was converted to Wesleyanisin, 179ft: expelled from the society in consequence of differenoe* about discipline, 1810: gradually formed a sect, the Arminlan Bible Christians 1816, part of which seceded, 1829: went to America, 1831: published Rules of Society 1813: died at Brooklyn. O'BRYEN, DKNNIS (1755-1832), dramatist and political pamphleteer; wroteA Friend in Need is a Friend indeed (comedy), 1783; supported Fox in various political pamphlet*. O'BRYEN, EDWARD (1754?-1808), rear-admiral; entered the navy, e, 1767; commander, 1783; distinguished himself at Oamperdown, 1797; rear-admiral, ES O'BYRICE, PIAGH MAcHUOH (15447-1597), in Irish FIACHA MAC AODHA UA BROIN, chief of the O'Byrnes of Wicklow: combined with Rory Oge O'More, 1171; was implicated in the murder of Robert Browne, 1572. and defeated the seneschal, but was pardoned, 1573; invaded Wexford, 1580, and, joining Baltinglas, advanced within ten miles of Dublin, plundering and burning, but after some negotiations submitted and was pardoned, Ift81; renewed his submission, 1584, 1586, and 1588: held responsible (1594) for his son's outrage on the sheriff of Kiklare, and proclaimed traitor; again submitted, 1595, and appealed to Queen Elizabeth, 1696, but immediately joined Tyrone: captured and beheaded. O'BYRNE. WILLIAM RICHARD (1823-1896), author of Naval Biographical Dictionary which was begun 1845, and published 1849; succeeded to Cabinteely estate, co. Wicklow; M.P., co. Wicklow, 1874-80; died in distressed circumstances owing to depreciation of Irish land. O'CAHAN or O'KANE, SIR DONNELL BALLAGH or THK FRBCKLKD (d. 1617 ?), Irish chieftain; chief vassal of Tyrone; rebelled under Tyrone, 1598, but submitted after siege of Kinsale on the promise of holding his lands direct from the crown, and he proceeded at law (1606) against Tyrone, who claimed his submission; knighted, 1607; surrendered for trial and was imprisoned in Dublin, 1609; transferred to London, dying in the Tower without being tried.
Edmund Bailey Callaghan: '''Edmund Bailey Callaghan''' ([[1797]]-[[1880]]), historian: studied medicine at Paris; emigrated to Canada, 1823: fled to the States when the 1837 rising in Canada failed: attached to the secretary of state's office; publishedHistory of New Netherland 1846, andState Records 1849-61. O'OALLAOHAK, JOHN CORNELIUS (1805-1883), Irish historical writer; called to the Irish bar, 1829; wrote for periodicals, including the Nation; published a History of the Irish Brigades in the Service of France 1869. O'CALLAOHAN, 8m ROBERT WILLIAM (17771840), general; entered the army, 1794; captain, 1795; lieutenant-colonel, 1803: distinguished himself in the Peninsula; major-general, 1814; appointed comniaiulcr at Madras, 1880-6; G.O.B., 1838.
Ocara: '''Ocara''' lf, OILLA-AN-CHOIMHDEDH (d. [[1180]]), archbishop of Armagh; bishop of Cinel Conaill; archbishop of Armagh, 1176; held office during Cardinal Viriamu's visitation. O'CAROLAH or CAROLAK, TORLOGH (1670-1738), Irish bard; became blind from small-pox, 1684; began as a bard, 1692; repaid hospitality in eongs named after his entertainers, sucl asGracey Nugent Bridget Cruise and the famous.leceipt for Drinking or 1'liuixty Stafford About fiftj of his pieces survive in Irish collections. O'CARROLL, MAOLSUTHAIN (d. 1031), confessor of Brian (926-1014), king of Ireland; accompanied Brian in his journey round Ireland, 1004: wrote a short chapter in the Book of Armagh O'CARROLL, MARGARET (4. 1451). hospitable lady: married Calbhach O'Connor Faly; but retained her maiden name; gave two great entertainments to learned mm.
Nicholas of Occam: '''Nicholas of Occam''' (fl. [[1280]]), Franciscan : also called Nicholas de Hotham; disputed at Oxford and wrote sermons.
William Occam: '''William Occam''' (d. [[1349]] ?).
Thomas Occleve: '''Thomas Occleve''' ([[1370]] ?-[[1450]] ?). See Hoc
Clkve: '''Clkve''' O'CEARBHALL, LORD OF OSBOKY (d. 888). See GEARBHALL. O'CEARNAEDH, BRIAN (1567-1640). SeeKKARNEY, BARNABAS.
Ochiltree: '''Ochiltree''' second BARON (fl. [[1548]]-[[1593]]). See
Andrew Stewart: '''Andrew Stewart''' .
Michael Ochiltree: '''Michael Ochiltree''' (fl. [[1425]]-[[1445]]), bishop of Dunblane; dean of Dunblane before 1425; became bishop before 1430.
Bernardino Ochino: '''Bernardino Ochino''' ([[1487]]-[[1564]]), reformer; born at Siena; quitted the Observantine Franciscans, 1534, for the Capuchins; became an extraordinarily eloquent preacher; chosen vicar-general of the Capuchins, 1538; fled to Geneva on the establishment of the inquisition, 1542: settled at Augsburg, 1545: migrated to England, 1547; prebendary of Canterbury, 1548; returned to Basle on Queen Mary's accession and was for a time pastor of ZUrich; expelled from Switzerland in consequence of hisThirty Dialogueson the Trinity, 1563; went to Poland, but was not allowed to remain there, and died at Slakow in Moravia; published theological works in Italian, most of which were translated into English.
Johann Rudolph Ochs: '''Johann Rudolph Ochs''' ([[1673]]-[[1749]]), medallist ; born at Bern; cut seals and engraved gems: came to England, 1719, and was employed at the royal mint. Lxli.353
Ochs: '''Ochs''' or OCXS, JOHN RALPH ([[1704]]-[[1788]]), medallist; sou of Johann Rudolph Ochs; employed at the royal mint of England from 1741.
Sir David Ochterlony: '''Sir David Ochterlony''' , first baronet ([[1758]]1825), conqueror of Nipal (Nepaul); bora at Boston, Massachusetts; entered the Bengal army, 1777; lieutenant, 1778; served under Sir Eyre Ooote against the French; major, 1800; lieutenant-colonel, 1803: appointed British resident at Delhi, 1803: defended Delhi against Holkar, 1804; colonel, 1812; major-general, 1814; his column the only one of the four invading Nipal which was successful; took Nalagur, 1814, and advanced to Bilaspur, 1814; defeated Amar Singh after desperate fighting, May 1815; created baronet and K.O.B.; negotiated a treaty with the Gurkha government, 1815, which it subsequently refused to ratify; again took the field to march on Kbatmandu; obliged the Gurkhas to evacuate the Kourea Ghat pass and defeated them within twenty miles of Khatmandu, 1816, after which the treaty was duly ratified and faithfully kept; G.C.B., 1816; made a peaceable settlement with Amir Khan, 1818, and effected the disarmament of the Pathan forces; took a large part in the reconstruction of government in Central India, in the course of which Balwant Singh, a boy of six, was recognised as raja of Bhartpur, 1825; proceeded to uphold Balwant Singh against his rebellious cousin by force of arms; died at Mirat broken-hearted by the decision of the governor-general to investigate the matter before allowing him to carry out his intention.
Barons of Ockham: '''Barons of Ockham''' . See KINO, PETER, first BARON
Kino: '''Kino''' [[1669]]-[[1734]]; KINO, PKTKK, seventh BARON KINO, 1776-1833.
Nicholas Ok Ockham: '''Nicholas Ok Ockham''' (fl. [[1280]]). See OCCAM.}
Ookham: '''Ookham''' O'CONNELL
Ockham: '''Ockham''' or OCCAM, WILLIAM (d. [[1349]] ?), 'Doctor invincibilis; studied at Oxford, possibly under DUM Scotus: became a Fraiu-i.-i-nn: l;.. x fonl; wait to Paris and associated with Mareiglio; D.I), 1'arU;.-uteri-d into the Franciscan controversy concerning pm ilHVixled (1323) against Pope John XXII. tbedootna 'evangelical poverty. 1 mvepte.1 (i:?:") by tin- chap lVni'_'ia; va: Imprisoned nt Avignon on a charge of heivsy, 1328, but escaped to tin- emperor at Pisa; aoeomMaied him back to Bavaria, 1330, and resided in tinFranciscan house at Municli, where, with Michael l:i Oeseua, he was a leader of the evangelical poveru minority; refuted inOpus nonaginta Dierum (e. i::i'M tin- pope's treatise against it,Sentence by sentence and inCompendium erroruui papre(c. 1338) made him answerable for seventy errors and seven heresies; defeiniol the contention of Lewis of Bavaria that his election to the empire wa valid without the pope's confirmation, and elaborated the general discussion of the nature of imperial and papal authority in a Dialogus which is incomplete as we have it now; was vicar of his order from 1342, but passed on the ring of office, 1349, and probably was reconciled to the pope upon the recantation of his more obnoxious doctrines; died and was buried at Munich. His eminence lies in his work in logic, philosophy, and political theory. He was the second founder of nominalism, and made the method of logic known as the Byzantine logic his fundamental basis. The title Venerabilisluceptoris apparently older than the more familiar Doctor invincibilis
Christopher Ockland: '''Christopher Ockland''' (d. [[1690]]?). See Oc
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Simon Ockley: '''Simon Ockley''' ([[1678]]-[[1720]]), orientalist; entered QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1693, where he was made Hebrew lecturer; M.A. Cambridge (incorporated at Oxford, 1706); B.D. Cambridge, 1710; became curate and subsequently vicar of Swavesey, 1705; his History of the Saracens published 1708-57, the main source of the average notions of Mohammedan history for generations; frequently visited Oxford to consult Arabic manuscripts; appointed professor of Arabic at Cambridge, 1711; translated the Second Book of Esdras from the Arabic, 1716, and other Arabic works.
John Ralph Ocxs: '''John Ralph Ocxs''' ([[1704]]-[[1788]]).
Christopher Oclaud: '''Christopher Oclaud''' (d. [[1590]] ?), Latin poet and controversialist; a schoolmaster at Cheltenham and Greenwich; his Auglorum Praelia 1580, ordered to be used in grammar schools; published also Latin poems on Queen Elizabeth. O'CLERY, OUOOIQCRIOHE (d. 1664), Irish chronicler; sou of Lughaidh O'Clery; assisted Michael O'Clery in compiling theAnnals of the Four Masters and wrote poems. O'CLERY, LUGHAIDH (fl. 1609), Irish historian; became chief of his sept, 1595; took part in the contention between the northern and southern Irish bards, 1600; dictated Life of Aodh Ruadh O'Donnell (translated, 1820). O'CLERY, MICHAEL (1575-1643), Irish chronicler: third cousin of Cucoigcriche O'Clery; was baptised Tadhg, but entered the Franciscan order as Michael; studied Irish history and literature in East Munster; entered the Lou vain convent and was sent (1620) to collect Irish manuscripts, especially historical and hagiological ones; assisted by other Irish scholars composed 'The Royal Listof Irish kings and their pedigrees, 1624-30, the Book of Invasions 1627-31, a digest of the Annals of Kingdom of Ireland or Annals of the Four Masters 1632-6, and Marty rologium Sanctorum Hiberniffl 1636. O'COBHTHAIGH, DERMOT (fl. 1684), Irish poet; belonged to a family of hereditary poets; wrote a lament for a murdered kinsman and five theological poems. O'CONNELL, DANIEL or DANIEL CHARLES, COUNT (17457-1833X French general; uncle of Daniel O'Oonnell (1775-1847), called the Liberator; entered the French army, 1760; became adjutant of the Clare regiment; obtained the cross of St. Louis for a pamphlet on army discipline; wounded at Gibraltar; be came colonel of the Salm-Salm regiment: accepted the revolution, but (179S) joined the Bourbons; suggested the formation of un Irish brigade to I'itt, 1 brigade to Pitt, 1796; lieuU-nantrgeneral under the Bourbon*; died at Madon, O'CONNELL, DAN I KL (1775-1847), Irish politician, l.-.l tl,e i...iMT.it.r;.-literal the Km 17'Jl; v u s tntm-ft-iral to Douay, 1798, which wmt suppressed, 1793; entered Lincoln Inn, 1794; called to tin- Irish bar, 1798; joined the Munster circuit and toon uue.l a r. putaiHin for legal ability and unrivalled power of cross-examination; protested, in his first public speech (1800), against the insinuation that Roman catholic* approved the Act of Union; signed a petition for catholic emancipation, 1805, and was chairman of a nub-committee for reporting on the laws affecting catholic*, 1811; vigorously opposed Grattau's bill, 1813, as inadequate,restricted in principle and doubtful in iU wording: leading counsel for Magee, proprietor and editor of theDublin Evening Post 1813; powerfully vindicated the catholic policy, knowing the court to be hostile; challenged by a Dublin merchant named D'Esterre, whom he fatally wounded, 1815; arrested in London on his way to the continent, his projected duel with Peel having been frustrated in Ireland, and bound over to keep the peace; formed the Catholic Association to deal with practical questions and grievances which pressed on the catholic peasant, 1823; started (1824) thecatholic rent which made all who paid one shilling a year to the Catholic Association members, by which a spirit of hope was infused into the peasantry; gained thereby a high place in the estimation of his countrymen; his work thwarted (February 1825) by a bill which suppressed the association, and by the rejection of the Catholic Relief Bill by the Lords: founded, August 1826, his Order of Liberators to which every man who bad performed one real act of service to Ireland was entitled to belong, with the object of preventing feuds and riots at fairs, discountenancing secret societies, and making the franchise effective; elected M.P. for co. Clare at a byeelection, 1828; believed that in the absence of a direct prohibition in the Act of Union no legal obstacle could prevent a duly elected Roman catholic from taking his seat; found that before parliament reassembled it bad been determined to admit Roman catholics to parliament, the bill passing April 1829; refused to take the oath of supremacy, on which his claim to sit was rejected; again returned unopposed, a national testimonial in the form of an annual tribute being provided for his expenses; published a series of letters giving his views on current political questions, 1830, and, after all the societies which he formed to prepare the way for the repeal of the union bad been promptly suppressed, was finally arrested, 1831, for evading the proclamations; skilfully averted a riot in Dublin; the prosecution of him dropped through the influence of English reformers; considered parliamentary reform a necessary step to the repeal of the union, but failed to obtain the restoration of the forty-shilling freeholders: returned, unsolicited, for Dublin, 1832; moved for the appointment of a committee to inquire into and report on the union, 1834: was defeated, but created a more conciliatory disposition towards Ireland, which in 1835, when the balance of power lay in his hands, issued in theLichfield House compactand the impartial government of Thomas Drummond; denunciations and charges of corruption excited by his friendly relations with the ministry; rendered valuable assistance to the English Municipal Corporations Bill, and agitated for similar reform in Ireland; founded the Repeal Association, 1840, on the lines of the old Catholic Association, and addressed meetings on the subject in Ireland and England; elected lord mayor of Dublin, 1841: refrained from agitation during his year of office; his cause considerably strengthened by the establishment of the 'Nationnewspaper, 1842; countermanded the meeting at Olontarf, thereby averting the danger which would otherwise have arisen from the suppression of the existing agitation by parliament, 1843; arrested on a charge of creating discontent and disaffection, and sentenced to a fine of 2,000. and a year's imprisonment, 1844, but liberated, judgment being reversed on appeal, 1844; wrote in favour of federalism, but withdrew his offer of co-operation with federalist advocates, as it was interpreted as an abandonment of repeal: called attention to the constant distress in Ireland, 1846, and made his last 8*8 O'OONNELL 964 O'CONNOR appeal to the houw, February 1847: went fibroid on account of his health and died at Genoa. The system of constitutional agitation by mas* meetings, in his hands, reached a perfection never before attained, and he recreated national feeling in Ireland. O'CONNELL. JOHN (1810-1858), Irish politician: on of Daniel o'Connell, the Liberator; called to the Irish bar: MJ., Youghal, 1832-7, Athlone, 1837-41, Kilkenny, 1841-7, Limerick, 1847-81, Clonmel, 1853-7; actively assisted his father in the repeal agitation, and shared his trial and imprisonment, 1844; succeeded his * of the Repeal Association, which failed (1848) for lack of funds; joined the whigs and, as young Office, Ireland, 1857; pnblis (1846) of his father and var Association. tried to start agitation; clerk of the Hannper ishedLife and Speeches various reports for the Repeal O'CONNELL, SIR MAURICE CHARLES (1812-1879), soldier and colonial statesman; son of Sir Muurice Charles Philip O'Connell; born at Sydney; educated in England, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Paris; entered the army, 1828; lieutenant, 1834; raised a regiment in Ireland for wvice in Spain, 1835; captain, 1838; went to New South Wales, where he was member of the legislative council for Port Philip, 1845-8, and appointed commissioner for crown lauds, 1848; member of the legislative council of Queensland, 1859, and president of the council, 1861-79; kni K -!,t,,l. IM;S. O'CONNELL, SIR MAURICE CHARLES PHILIP (d. 1848), lieutenant-general; educated in Paris by his kinsman, Daniel O'Connell (1745 ?-1833); a captain in the French service by 1792; came into the English ranrice on the transfer of the Irish brigade, 1794; served with distinction in the West Indies; lieutenant-colonel and lieutenantrgovernor of New South Wales, 1809-14; knighted and K.C.H., 1834; major-general commanding the forces in New South Wales, 1838-46; lieutenantgeneral, 1841; died at Sydney. O'CONNELL, MORGAN (1804-1885), politician; son of Daniel O'Connell, the Liberator; served in the Irish South American legion and the Austrian army; M.P., Meath, 1832-40; assistant-registrar of deeds for Ireland, 1840-68; did not agree with his father on the repeal question, but fonght a duel with William, second baron Alvanley, on his father's account. O'CONNELL, MORITZ, BARON O'CoxxELL (1740 ?1830), Austrian officer; went abroad with Daniel, count O'Connell (1745 ?-1833), 1762, entered the Austrian army, was imperial chamberlain fifty-nine years, and became a baron; died at Vienna. O'CONNELL, PETER (1746-1826),Irish lexicographer; a schoolmaster who studied old Irish manuscripts and prepared an Irish dictionary, 1785-1819, but was unable to publish it The manuscript was finally purchased bv the British Museum. * x li 393-. * O'CONNOR. O'CONNOR, AEDH (d. 1067), king of Oonnaught; calledan gha bhearnatghr'of the clipped spear; contended with the O'Rourkes for the kingship thronph outbis life: killed their chief, 1039: defeated by thefm, 1; received the submission of the O'Briens 1059 ad mitted the "upremacy of the king of Ailecb, 1063; killed fighting against the O'Rourkes near Oranmore. brot h? 01 P!S? f rr THIJR 1763 - 1852 Irish Si; brother of Roger O'Connor q. v.l; B.A. Trinity Coll?p Dublin, 1782; called to the Irish bar, 1788; Lt ?n The ?S* 1 !J! a T lillmeut for PhiliP-town, 1791-5; joined the l?7 T?A VS 6 i ?P ri80nedor seditious libel, 1797; editor of thePress was arrested in England bat, having given some information to the government was despatched to Scotland, 1799; released and S to lJSLSFltSS? by N T leon Beuerttl of divi8ion . published books on political questions; died at
Bjml: '''Bjml''' x ii [[394]] T O'CONNOR, BERNARD (1666 ?-1698). O'CONNOR, BRIAN or BERNARD (14909-1560?) more properly known as BRIAN O'CoxoR FALY suc ceeded to the lordship of Offaly, 1611; kept prisoner for nearly a year the vicdeputy, who had attem e Uberation from detention of his kinsman the earl nf Kildare; took up arm*, 1534, and thrSfgh Ms Mother raliir's treachery v.as compelled to submit, 1535: liis country invaded by Lord Leonard Grey, 1537, who appointed Cahir lord of Offaly; forcibly expelled Cahir, and offered to submit, 1538: invaded the Pale, 1640, but submitted to St. Leger; kept the peace till 1547, when he joined O'More in an attack on the Pale; gave himself up, 1648, after St. Leger had made two inroads into Offaly, and was imprisoned in the Tower of London; 1 escaped, 1552, but was rearrested; returned to Ireland, 1554, but was soon imprisoned in Dublin Castle, where he died. O'CONNOR, CALVACH (1584-1655), Irish commander; rumoured that he was to be made king of Connaught and the centre of the confederate party, 1641; attacked and routed, 1642; excepted from pardon, 1652. O'CONNOR, CATHAL (rf. 1010), king of Connuii-rht; became king, 980; built a bridge over the Shannon, 1000: entered the monastery of Clonmacnoise, 1003. O'CONNOR, CATHAL (1150?-! 224), king of Oonnaught; called Croibhdheirg (red-handed), son, possibly illegitimate, of Turlough O'Connor, king of Ireland; opposed his brother and nephew, but succeeded as king, on the letter's death at Boyle, 1201: acknowledged King John's supremacy, 1215, but resisted Walter de Lacy, 1220 and 1224; founded three abbeys. O'CONNOR or O'CONOR FALY, CAT*HAL or CHARLES, otherwise known as Dox CARLOS (1540-1596), son of Brian O'Connor, brought up in Scotland; went to France, 1560; a spy in the service of Mary Queen of Scots; fled to Spain on the murder of Captain Henry Mackworth, 1582; joined the Spanish army; wrecked in the Spanish armada for the invasion of Ireland, 1596. O'CONNOR, FEARGUS (1794-1855), chartist leader; son of Roger O'Connor; of Trinity College, Dublin; called to the Irish bar; took part in the reform agitation, 1831, and organised the electorate registration in Cork; returned as a repealer for co. Cork, 1832: associated with the extreme English radicals; unseated, 1835; travelled through the northern and midland districts advocating radicalism and, afterwards, the Pix points of the charter his paper, the Northern Star being the official organ of chartism; sentenced to eighteen monthsimprisonment at York, for seditious libel, 1840; quarrelled with most of the other leaders, 1841; advocated peasant proprietorship, and founded the National Land Company to buy estates and let them to subscribers by ballot, 1846; M.P., Nottingham, 1847; averted disturbances at the mass meeting on Kennington Common, 1848: visited America; pronounced insane, June 1852. O'CONNOR, HUGH (1617-1669), Irish chief; captured and examined, 1642; entered into articles of surrender, 1652; served abroad; succeeded his father, Calvach O'Connor, as chief, 1656; applied to be reinstated after 1660, but died before his claim had been decided. O'CONNOR, JAMES ARTHUR (1791-1841? paSter; was brought up as an engraver, but took to landscapepainting; visited Brussels, 1826, Paris, 1832, Belgium and Rhenish Prussia, 1833; exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1822-40. O'CONNOR, JOHN (1824-1887), Canadian statesman; born at Boston, Massachusetts; worked on his father's land; called to the Canadian bar, 1854: elected to the Canadian legislature for Essex, 1867; successively (18721873) president of the council, minister of inland revenue, and postmaster-general; elected for Russell County, 1878; again became president of the council and postmastergeneral; secretary of state; puisne judge at Ontario, 1884. O'CONNOR, JOHN (1830-1889), scene-painter and architectural painter; came to London, 1848, and obtained work at the theatre?; after 1867 exhibited at the Royal Academy, chiefly architectural subjects; visited Sedan, 1870, and Paris, during the Prussian occupation, 1871; made drawings of several court ceremonies; designed and directed tableaux vivants. O'CONNOR, LUKE SMYTHE (1806-1873), majorgeneral; entered the army, 1827; captain, 1834; brevet lieutenant-colonel, 1863: major-general, 1866; served with special distinction in West Africa (C.B., 1855) and in Jamaica; died at Dresden. O'CONNOR 965
Odo: '''Odo''' O'CONNOR, RODERIC, or in Irish RCAIDHIU (d. 1118), king of Connaught; son of Aedh O'Connor; became king, 1076; won a great victory at Cunhill, 1087; treacherously seized and blinded, 1092: retn Clonmacnoise. O'CONNOR, RODERIO, called in Irish ItfAimuti r.v CoNciioHiiAiu (1116 7-1198), king of Ireland; son of Turlough O'Connor; became king of Couuaught, 1166; ravaged the plain of Teffiu: Buffered reverses at Athlone ami Ardee, 1159: took advantage of the weakness of the north, went to Dublin, and was inaugurated king of all Ireland, 1166; called two important assemblies, 1167 and 1168, to adopt laws and determine justice; granted ten cows annually for teaching scholars at Armagh, 1169; besieged Strougbow in Dublin, 1171, but was routed by him; acknowledged Henry II as his liege lord, 1175; entered the abbey of Ooug and died tin -re. O'CONNOR, ROGER (1762-1884), Irish nationalist; brother of Arthur O'Connor: called to the English bar, 1784; joined the United Irishmen: arrested, 1797, but liberated, 1798; imprisoned for some years with his brother Arthur: rearrested for raiding the Gal way coach, 1817, but acquitted; published Chronicles of Eri 1822, mainly imaginative. O'CONNOR, TURLOUGH (1088-1156), king of Irelaud; called in Irish Toirdhealbhach m6r ua Conchobbair; son of Roderic O'Connor (. 1118); became king of Connaught, 1106; made war on his neighbours with varying success; allied himself to Murchadh O'Mueleachlainn, 1118, but in 1120 drove him into the north and assumed the kingship of Ireland; divided the kingdom into three parts, under separate chiefs; deposed by Murchadh, 1135; regained the kingship, 1141; had to give hostages to O'Lochlainn, king of Ailech, 1149, who prevented him from becoming king of Ireland again. 0CONOR. O'CONOR, CHARLES (1710-1791), Irish antiquary; educated in Ireland; published Dissertations on the Ancient History of Ireland 1753, and a preface and terminal essay to O'Flaherty's The Ogygia Vindicated and letters on Irish history in Vallancey's * Collectanea; collected ancient Irish manuscripts and published pamphlets on the abolition of the political disabilities of Roman catholics. O'CONOR, CHARLES (1764-1828), Irish antiquary and librarian; grandson of Charles O'Couor (1710-1791) ; educated at Rome, 1779-91; chaplain and librarian at Stowe to Richard Grenville, afterwards duke of Buckingham and Chandos; wrote a memoir of his grandfather, 1796; supported the royal veto on catholic episcopal appointments in Ireland inColnmbanus ad Hiberuos 1810-13; published the annals of Tigbearuach, of Ulster, and of the Four Masters, and other chronicles from the Stowe Library asRerum Hibernicaruin Scriptores Veteres 1814-26, an inaccurate work; became insane before his death. O'CONOR, MATTHEW (1773-1844), Irish historical writer; brother of Charles O'Conor (1764-1828); studied at Rome; barrister; wrote on Irish military history. O'CONOR, WILLIAM. ANDERSON (1820-1887), author; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1864; Latin lecturer at St. Aidan's theological college, Birkeuhead; attracted notice as an eloquent and original preacher when rector of St. Simon and St. Jude, Manchester, 1858-87; wrote on theology and Irish history.
Ocga Octa: '''Ocga Octa''' , OHT, or OIRIC (d. [[632]] ?), king of Kent; son of Aesc or Oisc; succeeded his father, c. 612; reigned over the Jutish invaders in Kent. O'CTTLLANE, JOHN (1754-1816), Irish poet and schoolmaster; many of his poems extant in Muuster. O'CTJRRY, EUGENE (1796-1862), Irish scholar; obtained employment in the topographical section of the Irish ordnance survey, 1834-7; copied and arranged Irish manuscripts; first professor of Irish history and archaeology in the Catholic University of Ireland, 1855; gave an account of mediaeval Irish manuscripts and their contents in his lectures (published, 1860 and 1873); his text and traiiblation of two mediaeval Irish tales published by the Celtic Society, 1855. Hi facsimile copies In Irish character of mauuacripte are preserved at Trinity College, Dublin, and the Royal Irish Academy. O'DALY, AKXCJUS (d. 1360), Irish poet. O'DALY, AENGU8 (d. 1617), Irfch poet; wrote an abusive poem on the Irish tribes; assassinate!. O'DALY, DANIEL or DOMINIC (1596-1668). See
Daly: '''Daly''' O'DALY, DONNCHADH (d. 1244), IrUh poet: the most famous member of the greatest family of hereditary poets in Ireland; more than thirty poems, chiefly on devotional subjects, attributed to him. O'DALY, MUIREDHAOH (Jl. 1J1S), Irish poet; having killed O'Donnell's steward fled from place to place, followed by O'Donnell; wrote in Scotland three poems in praise of O'Douuell, which led to his being forgiven,
Odda: '''Odda'''
Thomas Odell: '''Thomas Odell''' ([[1691]]-[[1749]]), playwright; wrote political lampoons for Walpole: built a theatre in Leman Street, London, 1729, which he sold to Giffard, 1731; deputy-licenser of the stage, 1738; composed "The Chimera 1729,The Smugglers 1729,The Patron 1730, and The Prodigal 1744. O'DEMPSEY, DERMOT (d. 1193), Irish chief: became chief of the Clan Mailughra, 1162, and subsequently of the group of clans allied to his own; founded a Cistercian abbey at Rosglas, 1178. O'DEVANY or O'DUANE, CORNELIUS (1533-1612), called in Irish Concbobhar O'Duibbeauuaigb, Roman catholic bishop of Down and Connor; appointed to the bishopric, 1582, and consecrated at Rome; twice arrested for religious reasons; arrested for complicity in Tyrone's rebellion and executed.
George Odger: '''George Odger''' ([[1820]]-[[1877]]), trade unionist; a shoemaker, who became secretary to the London trades council, 1862; believed in the combination of tradeunionism with political action, and made five unsuccessful attempts to enter parliament; president of the international association of working men, 1870.
Odingsell: '''Odingsell''' 8, GABIUEL ([[1690]]-[[1734]]), playwright; author of three indifferent comedies; committed suicide while insane.
Walter Odington: '''Walter Odington''' , or WALTKB OP EVESHAM (fl. 1320).
Odo: '''Odo''' or ODA (d. [[959]]), archbishop of Canterbury, called the Good; was early converted to Christianity; adopted and educated by Ethelhelm, a noble, with whom he went to Rome; ordained at Rome; esteemed by jEthelstan, who gave him the bishopric of Ramsbury, 927, and the archbishopric of Canterbury, 942; restored Canterbury Cathedral and promoted the reformation of morals, the rights of the church, and the restoration of monastic discipline; published constitutions respecting these matters during Edmund's reign; accompanied Edred to the north, 947, and translated the Ripon relics to Canterbury; crowned Edwy, 956, and separated him from Elfgifu.
Odo: '''Odo''' or ODDA, EARL (. [[1056]]), a kinsman of Edward the Confessor; had an hereditary connection with Mercia; became, on the banishment of Godwiucand Harold (1051) Earl of Somerset, Devon, Doreet, and the Wealas losing bis earldom on tbeir return; compensated with the earldom of the Hwiccas; built the minster at Deerhurtt for his brother's soal.
Odo: '''Odo''' (. [[1097]]), bishop of Bayeux and earl of Kent; half-brother of William the Conqueror, who made him bishop of Bayeux, 1049; accompanied the Normans to England, fought at Hastings (1U66), and was rewarded with Dover Castle and the earldom of Kent, 1066; viceroy in William's absence, ruling hairhly; second in power only to William himself; acquired vast wealth; built himself a palace at Rome and aspired to succeed Hildebrand as pope, but was arrested by William I and kept captive at Kouen till William's death; was unable to regain his old power under William U and became the
Odo: '''Odo'''
Ctdonovan: '''Ctdonovan''' of conspiracy; besieged at Pevensey and Rochester, and was obliged to leave England, 1088; held a prominent position under Robert in Normandy; present at the proclamation of the flr*t crusade, 1095, and elected to accompany Robert as crusader, 1096; died at Palermo in .: a liberal patron of religion and learning.
of Canterbury Odo: '''of Canterbury Odo''' (d. 1SOOX abbot of batik- : also called Odo Oantianus; a monk of Christchurch, Canterbury: sub-prior, 1 163; represented Canterbury at Rome, 1163: vacillated between tlu- km- and Becket, but took the ecclesiastical side on Becket's munler; recommended for the archbishopric, 1173, but not chosen; became abbot of Battle, 1175: chosen a second time as archbishop, but again refused by the king, 1184; commissioned by the pope to remonstrate with Archbishop Baldwin (4. 1190) on his quarrel with his monks, 1187. There is some uncertainty as to his writings owing to confusion with other writers of the same name.
Op Cukkitox Odo: '''Op Cukkitox Odo''' , or, less familiarly, SHERSTOX (d. 1247), fabulist and preacher; completed his sermons on the gospels, 1219; illustrated his arguments by quaint extract* from the bestiaries and from older collections of fables, some of which he formed into a separate collection as * Parabola? O'DOGHERTY, SIR OAHIR (1587-1608), lord of Inishowen; a minor at his father's death, but supported aa chief of Inishowen by Sir Henry Docwra; knighted on the field of Augher; visited England, 1603; insulted by Sir George Paulet, 1608, and in revenge seized Culmore Castle and sacked and burnt Uerry, 1G08; hot during an engagement near Kilmacrenan. O'DOHERTY, WILLIAM JAMES (1835-1868), sculptor; studied at Dublin; came to London, 1854, and exhibited from 1857; visited Rome, 1865; died in hospital in Berlin. O'DOIRNIN, PETER ( 1682-1 768), Irish poet and schoolmaster; composed poems, including one on the ancient divisions of Ireland. O'DOMHNTTILL, WILLIAM (d. 1628). ODONE, WILLIAM OF (rf. 1298). O'DONNEL, JAMES LOUIS (1738-1811),the Apostle of Newfoundland; educated at Home and ordained priest at Prague; prior of the Franciscan house at Waterford, 1779; went as vicar-apostolic to Newfoundland, 1784: consecrated bishop of Thyatira, 1796; divided the diocese into missions, 1801: resigned, 1807. O'DONNELL, CALVAGH (d. 1566), lord of Tyrconnel; son of Manus O'Donnell; quarrelled with his father and claimed the leadership of the clan, 1547: reconc'led to his father by the lord-deputy, 1549; being again at feud with his fether, went to Scotland, and returning with assistance, 1565, captured him and usurped the government, which was acquiesced in by England 1558; surprised and captured by Shane O'Neill, 1561; released, 1564: went to England to solicit aid from Queen Elizabeth; returned with Sir Henry Sidney, and was restored by him, 1566, but died soon afterward*. O'DONNELL, DANIEL (1666-1735), brigJier-gtneral In the Irish brigade in the French service; appointed captain in James ll'e army, 1688; transferred to the Drench service, 1691; served in Germany, Italy, and the Netherlands, 1707-12; brigadier-general, 1719; died at bt, Germain-eu-Laye. 0-DONNELL, GODFREY (rf. 1258), Irish chief: made chief, 124H; made successful raids into Tyrone and Lower Connaiitfht; was victorious but severely wounded ;.f ? ced, e 1267: fou K ht victoriously against O'Neill, 1258, but died from his old wounds. O'DONNELL, HUGH BALLDEARG (d. 1704), Irish MUbrtf fortune: had property in Spain, went to IreUind without permission, 1690, raised ten thousand men wm! yi nnel, with whom he l uarr elled, joined the iHiamites, and contributed to the fall of Sligo; subequentlj fought for Austria; returned to Spain, 1697 e major-general in the Spanish army. O'DONNELL, HUGH ROE (1571 ?-1602), lord of Tyrcounel; grandeon of Manus O'Dounell; seized by stratagem as a hostage for his father's loyalty, 1587, escaped and was recaptured, but escaped again, 1591, when his father surrendered the chieftaincy in his favour; formally submitted to government, 1592, but applied to Spain for assistance, and secretly helped Hugh Maguire against the -English; made a marauding expedition into Connaught, which he gained by the destruction of Sligo Castle and other fortresses, 1595; invaded and plundered Conuatight, 1597; forced by O'Conor Sligo, who had established himself at Sligo with Knli.-h as~i-tance, to retreat across the Erne; assisted Tyrone in defeating the English at Yellow Ford and received O'Couor Sligo's submission, 1598; lost Lifford and Donegal, his cousin Niall Garv O'Donnell having deserted to the English, 1600; on the arrival of the Spanish went southwards and attacked the English besieging Kinsale; went to Spain, 1602, but gained no assistance; died from poison at Simancas. O'DONNELL, JOHN FRANCIS (1837-1874), poet; journalist in Limerick, 1854, in London, 1856, in Dublin, 1862, in London again, 1864; contributed prose and verse to the Nation and was one of the ablest feuian propagandists iu the press; published two volumes of poems. O'DONNELL, MANUS (d. 1564), lord of Tyrcounel; deputy-governor of Tyrconnel, 1510; forced by his quarrels with his brothers into an alliance with O'Neill; became chief, 1537; with O'Neill invaded the Pale, 1639, but was utterly routed; submitted to the lord-deputy, 1641, and released his brothers in deference to St. Leger's wishes, 1542; attacked by his son Calvagh O'Donnell, 1548, who was defeated, but (1655) succeeded in taking his father prisoner and usurping his authority; built the castle of Portnatrynod, where theLife of St. Columbkillewas completed under his direction, 1532. O'DONNELL, MARY STUART (fl. 1632), daughter of Rory O'Dounell, first earl of Tyrconnel; escaped from her grandmother in male attire, 1626: was suspected at Bristol, but succeeded in reaching Brussels; continued her adventures as man and married an O'Gallagher. xlL 44 O'DONNELL, SIR NIALL GARV (1569-1626), grandson of Calvagh O'Donnell; objected to the election of his cousin Hugh Roe O'Dounell as chief of Tyrconnel; promised the grant of Tyrconuel by Sir Henry Docwra, 1600; wrested Lifford and Donegal from his cousin; resented the establishment of Sir Cahir O'Dogherty as Lord of Inishowen; caused himself to be inaugurated chief, 1602, and proceeded to London to receive pardon for his insubordination; arrested for complicity in O'Dogherty's rebellion, 1608, the jury eventually refusing to convict him; sent to the Tower of London, 1609, where he died. O'DONNELL, RORY, first EARL OF TYRCONNEL (1575-1608), grandson of Maims and brother of Hugh Roe O'Dounell; became acting chief on his brother's flight to Spain, 1602; created Earl of Tyrconuel, 1603, and granted the greater part of Donegal, 1604; with Tyrone aimed at tribal independence, and in 1606 divulged to Richard Nugent, lord Delviu, a plan to seize Dublin and various other places; finding his rash speeches were known, left Ireland with the Earl of Tyrone and various relatives, 1607; with them landed in France and went to Brussels and Louvain and finally through Switzerland to Rome, where he was well received; died of Roman fever; in his formal statement of his grievances he put religious disabilities in the foresrround. His flight cleared the way for the settlement of Ulster, O'DONOVAN, EDMUND (1844-1883), newspaper correspondent; son of John O'Donovan; educated by the jesuite; studied medicine at Trinity College, Dublin; contributed to newspapers, 1866, joined the French army, 1870, wrote letters on his experiences to London and Dublin papers; proceeded to Spain, 1873, and represented the Daily Newsin A sia.Minor, 1876; accomplished a hazardous journey to Mrv, 1879, an account of which he published, 1882; perished with the army of Hicks Pasha in the Soudan. O'DONOVAN, JOHN (1809-1861), Irish scholar; obtained work in the Irish Record Office, 1826; appoiiitwl O'DUANE 967
Ogilvte: '''Ogilvte''' to the historical deportment of the Irish ordnance survey, 1829; called to the Irish bar, 1M7,. mploycd to transcribe legal manuscript-; by the roiiiiuis-ion for the puhlication of the ancient laws of Ireland, l r -: tr.m-rnbol, translated, and edited the * Anou of the Four.MH-NT 1H-1S M; published, among other works, povms and tales and a MJrammar of the Irish Language 1845. O'DUANE, CORNELIUS (1533-1612). See O'DuVANY. O'DUGAN, JOHN, THK ORKAT (d. 1372), Irish historian and poet; belonged to a literary family, ol lambs to 0Kelly; made a pilgrimage to St. Columba's tomb and retired to a monastery on Louih Kr.i. He wrote valuable historical poems describing Ireland, the early kings of Ireland, and the kings of Leinster and Minuter. O'DUINN, GILLANANAEMH (1102-1160), Iri-h historian; chief poet of the king of Leinster; five of his historical poems extant. O'FAREELLY, FEARDOROHA (. 1736), Irish poet; his works chiefly in manuscript books in farmhouses of Meath and Cavau. O'FERRALL, RICHARD MORE (1797-1880), governor of Malta; M.P., co. Kildare, 1830-46 and 1859-65, co. Longford, 1860-1: a lord of the treasury, 1835; secretary to the admiralty, 1839, to the treasury, 1841; privy councillor, 1847; governor of Malta, 1847-51.
Offa: '''Offa''' (fl. [[709]] X king of the East-Saxons ; died while on pilgrimage at Rome.
Offa: '''Offa''' (d. [[796]]), king of the Mercians from [[757]] : subjugated the Hestingt, 771; defeated Kentishmen at Otford, 776; subjected the East-Saxons and gained London; defeated West-Saxons at Bensington, 779, and took territory beyond Severn from Welsh: made Offa's Dyke from mouth of Wye to mouth of Dee; allied himself with the West-Saxon house, 789; described as King of the English by Pope Hadrian I, who sanctioned formation of archbishopric of Lichfield, 788; made first yearly payments to Rome: traded and corresponded with Charlemagne; a liberal benefactor of some monasteries; made alliance with Northumbria in later years; caused Ethelbert (d. 794) , king of East Anglia, to be beheaded, 794; again at war with Welsh and men of Kent. His laws are not extant, but were used by Alfred.
Baroness Offaley: '''Baroness Offaley''' ([[1588]] ?-[[1658]]). See DIGBY,
Lady Lkttice: '''Lady Lkttice''' .
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Gerald: '''Gerald''' rf. [[1204]]; FITZGERALD, MAURICK, [[1194]]V-[[1257]];
John Fitzthomas: '''John Fitzthomas''' , first EARL OF KILDAKK, d. [[1316]];
Thomas Fitzgerald: '''Thomas Fitzgerald''' , tenth EARL OF KILDARE, [[1513]]1537.
Sir Thomas Offley: '''Sir Thomas Offley''' ([[1505]] ?-[[1582]]), lord mayor of London: educated under William Lily at St. Paul's School, London; master of Merchant Taylors Company, London, 1547; alderman, 1549; sheriff, 1553: lord mayor of London, 1556; knighted, 1667; originated night bellmen; made many charitable bequests.
George Offor: '''George Offor''' ([[1787]]-[[1864]]), editor and biographer of Banyan, and collector of early English bibles, psalters, and testaments; most of his library burnt at Sotheby's, 1865.
Andrew Offord: '''Andrew Offord''' (d. [[1358]]), clerk or master in chancery; brother of John de Offord; employed in negotiations with the pope, France, Castile, Flanders, and Bavaria: one of the council of regency, 1345: prebendary of Salisbury and York; provost of Wells, 1350; had charge of great seal, 1353.
Offord: '''Offord''' or TJFFORD, JOHN DE (d. [[1349]]), chancellor of Knjrlandand archbishop-elect of Canterbury: educated probably at Cambridge; dean of arches; archdeacon of Ely, 1335; keeper of the privy seal, 1342; dean of Lincoln, 1344; chancellor of England, 1345-9; much employed in negotiations with European courts; archiiishopelect of Canterbury, 1348. O'FIHELY, DOMHNALL (. 1505), author of lost 4 Irish Annals.* O'FIHELY, MAURICE (d. 1513), archbishop of Tuam: knowu as Mauritius de i'ortu; regent of Franciscan schools at Milan, 14; lectured on theology at Padua; archbishop of Tti.un, 1506, but eoutuiuni t. n-side in lUily: present at Latcrau council, 1612; edited works by O'FLAHERTY, HODBRIO (18W-1718), historiojrapber; publi-hedOgygia, seu rerum Hibernicarum H.rnnologia 1685; his Chorographical Dewnpt.oi, of West or H-Iar Oonnaught edited by Jame* Hardiimm , 1846. xlii.-O O'FLYN, FIACIIA (. 1266). See MAIISS. Fl.iiKKVCK or Fl.AVV
Oftfor: '''Oftfor''' (d. [[692]]), bishop of Worcester; consecrated,
David Ogborne: '''David Ogborne''' (ft. [[1740]]-[[1764]]), artUt and author ; best known by his picture representing the Dunmow 4 flitch of bacon ceremony.
Elizabeth Ogborne: '''Elizabeth Ogborne''' ([[1769]]-[[1863]]), author of an unfinishedHistory of Essex daughter of David Ogborne
John Ogborne: '''John Ogborne''' (fi. [[1770]]-[[1790]]), stipple-engraver ; possibly son of David Ogborne
James Ogden: '''James Ogden''' ([[1718]]-[[1802]]), Manchester poet and author of 4 A Description of Manchester (1783).
Jonathan Robert Ogden: '''Jonathan Robert Ogden''' ([[1806]]-[[1882]]), musical composer; pupil of Moscheles and August Friedrich Christoph Kollman; published Holy Songs and Musical Prayers 1842.
Samuel Ogden: '''Samuel Ogden''' ([[1626]] 7-[[1697]]), presbyterian divine ; of Christ's College, Cambridge; B.A.; vicar of Mackworth, 1657-62: kept school there, and afterwards at Derby and Wirksworth.
Samuel Ogden: '''Samuel Ogden''' ([[1716]]-[[1778]]),divine: of Manchester School and St. John's College, Cambridge; M.A., 1741, D.D., 1753, senior fellow, 1758; master of free school, Halifax, 1744-53; popular as preacher at round church of the Holy Sepulchre, Cambridge, 1753-71; Woodwardian professor of geology, 1764-78; Incumbent of Lawford and Stansfield, 1766-78; classical scholar and orientalist.
John Ogilby: '''John Ogilby''' ([[1600]]-[[1676]]), author and printer; in early life taught dancing; employed by Straff ord in Irehind, where he became deputy-master, and afterwards master of the revels; entrusted with poetical part of Charles II's coronation, 1661; bis house and booksellersstock destroyed in fire of London, 1666; afterwards set up large printing establishment and became 'king's cosmographer; published verse translations of Virgil, Ksop's Fables and Homer, with plates by Hollar, and printed an edition of the bible (Cambridge, 1660X a folio Virgil,Entertainment of Charles II i{ $ many geographical works. He was ridiculed by Dir 10 and Pope, but utilised by the latter.
Ogilvie: '''Ogilvie'''
Charles Atmore Ogilvie: '''Charles Atmore Ogilvie''' ([[1793]]-[[1873]]), theologian; fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, 1816-34; M.A., 1818, D.D., 1842, lecturer, 1836; rector and vicar of ROBS from 1839; first regius professor of pastoral theology at Oxford, 1842-73: canon of Christ Church, 1849; friend of Routh and Blanco White.
James Ogilvie: '''James Ogilvie''' ([[1760]]-[[1820]]), claimant of earldom of Fiudlater; lectured iu Virginia; publishedPhilosophical Essays 1816.
Ogilvie: '''Ogilvie''' or OGILBY, JOHN ([[1580]]?-[[1615]]X Jesuit; admitted to the society at Olmtitz and ordained at Paris; came to Scotland in disguise, 1613: visited London and Paris, 1614; arrested at Glasgow and examined by special commission at Edinburgh, where, being denied sleep and rot, he revealed names of accomplices; tried and executed for stirring up rebellion.
John Ogilvie: '''John Ogilvie''' ([[173]]:5-[[1813]]X presbyterian divine and author; M.A. Aberdeen; minister of Midmar from 1769; D.D. Aberdeen, 1766; member of committee for revision ofScottish Translations and Paraphrases 1776; published poems and apologetic treatises.
John Ogilvie: '''John Ogilvie''' ([[1797]]-[[1867]]X lexicographer; a ploughman till twenty-one; M.A. Aberdeen, 18*8; hon. LL.D. Aberdeen, 1848; mathematical master in Gordon's OOrLVTE 968
Ogle: '''Ogle''' Aberdeen, 1831-W: compiledImperial lu-I860 fsuDDlenicnt 1866), Comprehensive English and
William Ooilvie: '''William Ooilvie''' ([[1736]]-[[1819]]), professor of humanity and advocate of common property in land; fttudied at Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Edinburgh; professor of phllosophyKing's College, Aberdeen, 1762-5,, of humanity 1765-1817: hon. D.D. Columbia College, 1793; advocated union of Mariwhal and King's College?; pubSbedBMav on the Right of Property in Land(1781) advocating common ownership; classical scholar and numismatist. t xlii - 21 3
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Alexander Ooilvy: '''Alexander Ooilvy''' , second BARON OP INVKR-
Qcharity: '''Qcharity''' (d. [[1466]]), sheriff of Kincardine; excommunicated for raid on Bishop Kennedy's lands in Fife and Angus 1444; died in Finhaven Castle after his defeat and capture by the master of Crawford.
Sir Alexander Ogilvy: '''Sir Alexander Ogilvy''' , first baronet and LORD
Porolkn: '''Porolkn''' (d. [[1727]]), Scottish judge ; created baronet, [[1701]] : M.P. for Banff burgh in Scots parliament, 1702-7; lord of session, 1706; commissioner for the union.
David Ogilvy: '''David Ogilvy''' , LORD OOILVY and titular EARL OF
Ik Airi: '''Ik Airi''' ([[1725]]-[[1803]]), Jacobite; of Aberdeen and Edinburgh Universities; joined Prince Charles Edward with six hundred men, 1745: commanded cavalry during retreat from Derby; fought at Falkirk, 1746, and Cullodeu, 1746; escaped to Norway: lived in France till 1778, becoming lieutenant-general in French army; returned to Scotland, being restored to full rights, 1782.
Sir George Ogilvy: '''Sir George Ogilvy''' , of Dunlugas, first BARON
Iunkx: '''Iunkx''' (d. [[1663]]), created baronet of Nova Scotia, [[1627]]; slew his cousin James, 1628: supported the royal cause against the covenanters, whom he defeated in the Trot of Turriff, 1639; one of the accusers of Hamilton, 1634; created a Scots peer, 1642.
Sir George Ooilvy: '''Sir George Ooilvy''' , of Barras, first baronet (ft. 1A34-1679), created a Nova Scotia baronet at the Restoration for his defence of Dunottar Castle against Cromwell and preservation of the regalia of Scotland, 1661-2.
Ooilvy: '''Ooilvy''' or OOILVIE, JAMES, fifth or sixth BARON
Ok Airlik Ooilvy: '''Ok Airlik Ooilvy''' (d. [[1605]]), partisan of Mary Queen of Soots: a lord of the articles, 1559; joined Mary's raid against Moray; subscribed band for Bothwell marriage, 1667, and Hamilton band of 1568; declared a rebel, 1669; escaped Morton's attack, 1569, and went abroad; employed by Mary Queen of Scots to negotiate with Mar nnd Morton, 1571 and 1577; member of the privy council and one of the eight notable men 1678; subscribed confection of laitb, 1681; intermediary between Mary Queen of 8co*3 Ind James VI; helped to overthrow Morton, IMliF &whose death he obtained grants of land. V. s l OOliVY, JAMES, first EARL OF AIRLIK (153 ?1666), royalist; grandson of James Ogilvy, fifth or sixth baron Ogilvy of Airlie; created earl, 1639; joined Montrorie, 1644; bis forfeiture rescinded, 1647.
James Ogilvy: '''James Ogilvy''' , second EARL OF AIRLIK ([[1615]] ?1704?), aide-de-camp of Montrose; son of James Ogilvy, first earl of Airlie; held Airlie Castle against covenanters, and was allowed by Montrose to escape, 1840; accompanied Montrose to court of Charles I, 1643; captured in Lancashire carrying despatches to the king, 1644: released from prison after Kilsyth, 1645, but captured at Philipbaugh, 1646; was condemned to death, bat escaped and secured pardon; took part in Pluscardon's rising, 1649; again captured, 1661, and imprisoned in Tower of London till 1657; declared for William of Orange at the revolution.
Jambs Ooilvy: '''Jambs Ooilvy''' , fourth EARL OF PINDLATKR and first EARL OF SKAFIKLD (1664-1730X lord chancellor of Scotland; called to bar, 1685; M.P., Banffshire, 1681-2 and 1689-95; wlicttor-gtmeral, 1683; secretary of etate, 1694-1708, and joint-secretary, 1704-6; created Viscount SeafleW and appointed president of the parliament, 1698; unpopular as opponent of the African Company; commissioner to general assembly, 1700; created earl, 1701; commissioner for the union, 1702, and active as its promoter, 17o-7: lord chancellor of Scotland, 1703-4 and 1W-7; Scottish representative peer from 1707: privy councillor of England, 1707; lord chief baron in the court of exchequer, 1707; succeeded as Earl of Findlater, 1711; moved repeal of the union, 1713, but soon afterwards became keeper of the great seal.
James Ogilvy: '''James Ogilvy''' , sixth EAKL OK FIXDLATKII and thi*d EARL OF SKAFIELD (17147-1770), agriculturist; known as Lord Desk ford till 1764; Scots commissioner of customs, 1754-61; a lord of police, 1765.
John Ogilvy: '''John Ogilvy''' (.ft. [[1592]]-[[1601]]), political adventurer ( Powrie-OgUvy); professed to be accredited agent of James VI in Flanders and at Rome, 1595, and in Spain, 1596; imprisoned at Barcelona; employed by Cecil in Scotland asJohn Gibson 1600.
Ogilvy: '''Ogilvy''' or OGILVIE, SIR PATRICK, seventh BARON OF BOYNK (Jl. 1707), a lord of session, 1681; kniuhti-d, 1681; M.P., Bauffshire, 1669-93; signed the assurance and entered into relations with the Pretender,
Ogilvy: '''Ogilvy''' or OGILVTE, Sm WALTER (d. [[1440]]), of Lintratheu; lord high treasurer of Scotland, 1425-31; commissioner to negotiate with England, 1430; treasurer of the household, 1431. O'GLACAN, NIAL (fl. 1629-1655), physician; native of Donegal; treated patients for plague in France; published Tractatus de Peste 1629; afterwards professor at Toulouse and physician to the king; published, at Bologna, 'Oursus Medicus 1646-55.
Sir John Oglander: '''Sir John Oglander''' ([[1585]]-[[1655]]), author of 'Diary(ed. W. H. Long, 1888); of Balliol College, Or ford, and the Middle Temple; knighted, 1615: deputygovernor of the Isle of Wight, 1624-43; sheriff of Hampshire; arrested for royalism, 1643 and 1651.
Sir Ohaloner Ogle: '''Sir Ohaloner Ogle''' ([[1681]] ?-[[1750]]), admiral of the fleet; entered the navy, 1697; when commander of the Tartar frigate made valuable prizes in the Mediterranean; knighted1723) for capture of pirates off Cape Lopez; commander-in-chief in Jamaica, 1732; rear-admiral, 1739; with Vernon in attack on Carthageaa, 1742, succeeding him in command; vice-admiral, 1743; admiral. 1744; admiral and commander-in-chief, 1749.
Sir Charles Ogle: '''Sir Charles Ogle''' , second baronet ([[1775]]-[[1858]]), admiral of the fleet: grand-nephew of Sir Chaloner Ogle ; entered the navy, 1787; posted, 1797; commanderin-chief in North America, 1827-30, at Portsmouth, 1845-8.
Charles Chaloner Ogle: '''Charles Chaloner Ogle''' ([[1851]]-[[1878]]), 'The Timescorrespondent in Montenegro and Thessaly, 18761878; probably assassinated by Turks at Katochori, near Volo, after second battle of Macrynitza.
George Ogle: '''George Ogle''' ([[1704]]-[[1746]]), translator of Anacrepn and Horace; published Antiquities explained(vol. i.), 1737; contributed to modernised versions of Chaucer, 1741.
George Ogle: '''George Ogle''' ([[1742]]-[[1814]]), Irish politician and composer of Banna's Banks and Molly Asthore; as M.P. for Wexford county, 1768-96, and Dublin, 1798-1800, in Irish parliament supported legislative independence, but opposed catholic emancipation; colonel in the volunteers, 1782: Irish privy councillor, 1783: governor of Wexford, 1796; represented Dublin in imperial parl'ament, 1801-4.
James Adey Ogle: '''James Adey Ogle''' ([[1792]]-[[1857]]), physician; of Eton and Trinity College, Oxford; M.A., 1816; M.D., 1820; studied also at Edinburgh and on the continent: practised at Oxford and became Aldrich professor of medicine, 1824, clinical, 1830, and regius professor, 1851; as mathematical tutor at Trinity College, Oxford, hal John Henry Newman a* pupil; advocated establishment of science school at Oxford, 1841; F.R.C.P., 1822; F.R.S., 1826; Harveian orator, 1844.
Ogle: '''Ogle''' Siu JOHN ([[1569]]-[[1640]]), military commander ; sergeant-major-general under Sir Francis Vere in the Low Countries, 1691; as lieutenant-colonel rallied the English forces at Nieuport, 1600: knitted, 1603: helped to recover Sluys, 1604; governor of Utrecht for the stadthnldcr Maurice, 1610-18; granted coat-armour by James I, 1616; member of the council of war, 1624; active member of the Virginia Company; employed in Ireland under Weutworth.

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Ogle: '''Ogle''' 969 O'HANLY
Ogle: '''Ogle''' JolIN ([[1647]] ?-[[1685]] ?), gamester and buffoon; mentioned in the Tatler ( No. 132).
Owen Ogle: '''Owen Ogle''' , second it IKIN OQI.K (. [[1483]]-[[1494]]), son of Robert Ogle, tir.-t baron Ogle; firxt summoned to parliament, 1483, lut nmnoed 11*5- with Urnry Vll's nrmy at Stoke, 1486, and Surrey's at relief.if Norham, 1494.
Sir Robert Ogle: '''Sir Robert Ogle''' iK (d. [[1362]]), soldier: capture! five Scottish knights, and was allow.-.! to,-;i-t-llnte Ogle House, Northumberland, 1341: distinguished himself in resisting the foray into Cumberland of Sir William Douglas, 1345; fought at Neville's Grow, 1346; held Berwick Castle, 1366.
Robert Ogle: '''Robert Ogle''' , first BARON OOLB ( [[1469]]), Yorkist: descendant of Sir Robert de Ogle; sln-riif of Northumberland, 1438; brought six hundred men to the Yorkists at first battle of St. Albans, 1465; summoned to parliament as baron, 1461, and made warden of the east marches; received grants of forfeited Percy and Talboys estates; distinguished himself in the dash upon Holy island, 1462; constable of Bamborough, 1464.
James Edward Oglethorpe: '''James Edward Oglethorpe''' ([[1696]]-[[1785]]), colonist of Georgia; entered the army, 1710; of Corpus Christ! College, Oxford; served as volunteer in eastern Europe with Prince Eugene; chairman of parliamentary committee on debtorsprisons, 1729; obtained charter for settlement of Georgia as a refuge for paupers and a barrier for British colonies against Spanish aggression, 1732: encountered during his administration of the new colony much opposition, owing to his prohibition of negro slavery and rum, and had difficulties with the Weslc-ys and Whitfield; successfully, nnd partly at his own expense, defended Georgia against the Spaniard?, allying himself with the Indians, but failed in an attack on St. Augustine, 1740; named brigadier-general, 1743; returned to England, 1743; served hi Lancashire against the Jacobites, 1745; was accused by Cumberland of misconduct, and, though acquitted, did not return to military life; as M.P., Haslemere, for thirty-two years acted at first with the Jacobite tories, and afterwards as an independent whig; friend of Dr. Johnson and his circle, and immortalised by Pope.
Owen Oglethorpe: '''Owen Oglethorpe''' (d. [[1559]]), bishop of Carlisle; fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1526: M.A., 1529; D.D., 1536; president of Magdalen, 1535-52; junior proctor, 1533, and vice-chancellor, 1551; held numerous livings and a canonry of Christ Church, Oxford; canon of Windsor and one of Cranmer's commissioners on the sacrament*, 1540; entertained Peter Martyr, Bucer, and Coverdale at Magdalen College, Oxford, but was much attacked by the puritans, and obliged to retire from the presidency, 1552; reappointed by Queen Mary; one of the Oxford divines who disputed with Cranmer, Ridley, and Latimer: dean of Windsor, 1563: as bishop of Carlisle (1557-9) crowned Queen Elizabeth, but was deprived, 1559; founded a school at Tadcaster, his birthplace.
Sir Theophilus Oglethorpe: '''Sir Theophilus Oglethorpe''' ([[1650]]-[[1702]]), brigadier-general; serred in Charles IPs lifeguards; as lieutenant-colonel of royal dragoons commanded advance iriiiird of Monmouth at Bothwell Brigg, 1679; routed rebels at Keynsbam and led charge at Sedgmoor. 1685; brigadier-general and principal equerry to James II; returned from France and took oaths to William and Mary, 1698; M.P., Haslemere, 1698-1702; his daughter Anne said to have been mistress of James Edward, the Old Pretender. O'GORMAN, MAELMD1RE (rf. 1181), martyrologist and abbot of Cnoc or Loath, known also as Marianus Gorman and Maelmuire O'Dunmn; his Martyrology in Irish verse (composed, 1156-73), recently edited by Dr. Whitley Stokes for Bradshaw Society. O'GORMAN MAHON, THK (1800-1891). See MAHON, CHARLES JAMES PATRICK. O'GRADY, STANDISH, first VISCOUNT GUILLAMORK (1766-1840), lord chief baron of the Irish exchequer, 18061831; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1784; attorneygeneral, 1803; a noted wit; created Irish peer, 1831. O'GRADY, STANDISH, second VISCOUNT GUILLAMORE (1792-1848), soldier; son of Standish O'Grady, first viscount Guillamore; did good service as ofilcer of the 7th huwars at Waterloo and on the precelini; day: afterward* lieutenant-colonel. OG8TON, FRANCIS (1808-1887), professor at Aberdeen: M.I). Edinburgh, 1*:M. l.on. I.I..;. Aberdeen: first professor of medi.al furispradence at Aberdeen.: hisLectures(1878) a standard work in Knirlaiid and Germany. 0-HAGAN, JOHN (18*2-1890), fudge; M.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 186ft: called to Irish bar, IM:: y.. 185; education commissioner, 1861; active member of the Youiiu- Ireland party, and counsel for Gavan Duffy, 1848: judicial commissioner under Irish Land Act of 1881, and patriotic song-writer. O'HAGAN, THOMAS, first BAIM-X O'HA;AN (18121886), lord chancellor of Ireland; called to Irish bar, 1836; edited Newry Examiner 1836-40; friend and sapporter of Daniel o'CniintlK 1776-1847), but oppowd his repeal policy and upheld the national gyxtem of education; defended Gavan Duffy in libel case, 184S, and acted under Whiteside in trials of 1843-4; offered retainer* both by crown and repealers at trials of the agitators, 1848; Q.O., 1849; defended Father Petcheriue, 1865; third Serjeant and bencher of King's Inns, 1869; solicitorgeneral for Ireland, 1861, attorney-general, 1862; whig M.P. for Tralee, 1863; judge of common pleas in Ireland, 1865-8; lord chancellor of Ireland, 1868-74 and 188O-1; created peer, 1870, he carried bill for amending the Irish jury system: first vice-chairman of the intermediate education board (established, 1878), and first vice-chancellor of the Royal University of Ireland (founded, 1880). O'HAINGLI, DONAT or DONNGUS (d. 1095), bishop of Dublin, 1084-95; a monk of Lanfranc's monastery at Canterbury. O'HAINGLI, SAMUEL (rf. 1121), last bishop of Dublin, 1096-1121; nephew of Douat O'Haingli; was consecrated by Anselm, but neglected canonical obedience. O'HALLORAN. SIR JOSEPH (1763-1843), majorgeneral in East India Company's service; son of Sylvester O'Halloran; entered Bengal army, 1782; adjutant at Midnapiir, 1802: commanded irregulars against Raja Ram, 1805, and led attacks in Rogoulee and Adieghur, 1809; C.B. for services in Nepaulese campaigns, 1815-16: commandant of 25th Bengal infantry in Straits Settlements, 1818-25; brigadier-general, lt28; knighted after return to England, 1835; major-general, 1837; G.C.B., 1841. O'HALLORAN, LAWRENCE HYNES (1766-1831). O'HALLORAN, SYLVESTER (1728-1807), surgeon and antiquary: studied at Paris and Leyden; practised at Limerick, specialising in ophthalmic surgery and treatment of injuries to the head; hon. M.R.C.S. of Ireland, 1786; publishedlerne Defended 1774, andGeneral History of Ireland to close of the 12th Century (1774). O'HALLORAN, THOMAS SHULDHAM (1797-1870X Australian administrator; second son of Sir Joseph O'Halloran: served with 17th foot in Nepaul, 1814-16, and Deccau, 1817-18; on Dunkin's staff in Burmese war, 1824-6; with 6th regiment at Saugor, 1829-34; retired, 1838; settled in South Australia and became commandant of the militia and police commissioner, 1840-3, member of the nominated council, 1843-51, and of the elected legislative council, 1857-63. O'HALLORAN, WILLIAM LITTLBJOHN (18061885), auditor-general of South Australia; son of Sir Joseph O'Halloran; served with the 14th and 38th foot, 1824-32; retired, 1840, and went to Australia and became private secretary to the governor and clerk of the councils, 1843: auditor-general, 1851-68. O'HANLON, REDMOND (rf. 1681), Irish outlaw; having lost his estates during the civil wars became a leader of tories in Ulster, c, 1670, levying contributions in Armagh, Tyrone, and Down; left many traditions in Slieve Gullion; held out till treacherously shot by his foster-brother under Ormonde's commission, O'HANLY, DONAT (.. 1095). O'HARA 970
Okely: '''Okely'''
Sir Charles Kara: '''Sir Charles Kara''' , first BARON TYKVWI.KY (1MOT-17X41 general: lieutenant-colonel of 1st footiuard*, 1688; knighted, 1689: served under William III in Flanders and received colonelcy of royal fusiliers (7th foot); distinguished himself at capture of Vigo and burning of Spanish fleet, 1703, and at Guadulaxara, 1708: created an Irish peer, 1706: Galway's eecond-incommand in Spain, leading tin- left wing at Almanza, where be was wounded; privy councillor, 1710; supported Oalway against Peterborough in debate on SDantah campaign; general, 1714; commauder-in-chief SlreUnd, 1714-21. O'HARA, CHARLES (17407-1802), general; grandson of Sir Charles O'Hara; entered Coldstreum guards, of which his father was colonel, 1756: aide-de-camp to Qranby after Mlnden; quartermaster-general under Tyrawley in Portugal, 1763; commandant atGoree, 1766; commanded brigade of guards in America, being wounded at Quilford Courthouse, 1781; and captured at York town, 1781; major-general and colonel of 22nd, 1782; lieutenant-general, 1793, when he was wounded and captured by the French at Toulon; governor of Gibraltar (where be died), 1795-1803: general, 1798; friend of Horace Walpole, and for some time engaged to Mary Berry O'HARA, JAMES, BARON KILMAINE and second BARON TYRAWLKY (1690-1773X field-marshal and diplomatist; wounded at Almanza and Malplaquet: succeeded his father, Sir Charles O'Hara, first baron Tyrawley, as colonel of the royal fusiliers, 1713; created Baron Kilmaine of Ireland, 1722: succeeded to English peerage, 1724; ambassador in Portugal, 1728-41 and 1752-6, and in Russia, 1743-5; major-general, 1739, lieutenant-general, 1743; governor of Minorca, 1762-6, and Gibraltar, 1756-7; general, 1761; field-marshal and governor of Portsmouth, 1763; plenipotentiary and general in Portugal, 1762-3. O'HARA, KANE (17147-1782), burlesque writer; M.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1735; lived at Dublin; travestied Italian burletta inMidas produced also The Golden Pippin 1773,The Two Misers," 1775, and other pieces. O'HARTAGAJJf, OINETH (d. 975), Irish poet. O'HEARN, FRANCIS (1753-1801), divine and traveller; rector of the Irish College, Louvain; wrote poems in Flemish; travelled in Eastern Europe and Siberia; died parish priest in Waterford. O'HZLY, PATRICK (d. 1578), Roman catholic bishop of Mayo; Franciscan in Spain; afterwards went to Rome: bishop of Mayo, 1576-8; tried at Kilmallock and ?.:uiil. O'HEMPSY, DEXIS (16957-1807), Irish harper;, travelled all over Ireland; played before Prince Charles I Edward at Holyrood, 1745; attended Belfast meeting of harpers, 1792. O'HENEY, MATTHEW (d. 1206), archbishop of Owhel and (1192) papal legate for Ireland; died a Cistercian monk of Holy Cross (Tipperary); his works lost.
Cormac Higgin: '''Cormac Higgin''' (fl. [[1590]]), Irish poet. *
Domhnall Higgin: '''Domhnall Higgin''' (d. [[1502]]), 'professor of poetry in the schools of Ireland; wrote a poem in praise of Ian MacDonald. 0-HIOOnr, DOMHNALL (. 1600), Irish poet. O-mOOUf, MAOLMUIRE (d. 1591), DO* Ynd archbUhop of Tuam; died at Antwerp. O'HIGGIN. MATHP.HAMHAIN (. 1584), bard to the O'Byrnes of Wicklow.
Tadhg Higgin: '''Tadhg Higgin''' M6R (d. [[1315]]), poet and tutor to Magbnus O'Connor Oonnacht.
Tadhg Higgin: '''Tadhg Higgin''' 60 (d. [[1448]]), poet: bard to Tadbg O'Connor SHgo and afterwards to the chief of Ui Maine.
Teague Otoooih: '''Teague Otoooih''' (d. [[1617]]), blind poet (Tadhg dall Ua hUiginn), brother of Maolmuire O'Higgin q. v.l panegyrised the O'Neills and Bnrkes: urged Sir Brian 0-Rourke (f. 1M1) to attack the English, c. 1688; the home-life of the Maguires.
Higgins: '''Higgins''' (HiooiNs), DON AMBROSIO, MAR-
Quis: '''Quis''' K OSMKNO ([[1720]]7-[[1801]]), viceroy of Peru; of humble Irish parentage; as captain of cavalry in the Chilian service defeated the Indians and founded San Carlos, 1770; when intend. mt of Concepcion entertained La Perouse, founded San Aiiibrosiode Ballenar, and made the road from Santiago to Valparaiso; major-general 1789, and viceroy of Chili, 1789-96; rebuilt OHorno and was created marquis, 1792; lieutenant-general, 1794; viceroy of Peru, 1795-1801; father of Bernardo, liberator of Chili.
Ohthere: '''Ohthere''' (.. 88U), Norse explorer in the service of Alfred the Great; sailed from Halogaland round the North Cape and along the north coast of Lapland to the mouth of the Dwina, and thence southwards to Schleswig. O'HURLEY, DERMOT (1619 ?-1584), archbishop of Cashel: professor of philosophy at Louvain, c. 1559, and of canon law at Rheims; while at Rome plotted against the English government, which having been apprised of his coming to Ireland as archbishop of Oashel (1581), captured him at Carrick-on-Suir, discovered his correspondence with Desmond and Baltinglas, and, after causing him to be tortured, had him condemned by martial law and hanged at Dublin. O'HTJSSEY, EOOHAIDH (fl. 1630), Irish poet (Ua hEodhasa). O'HTJSSEY or O'HEOGHTTSA, MAELBRIGHDE (d. 1614), Irish Franciscan (in religion Bonaventura); guardian of Louvain, where he died; author of devotional works and poems in the Irish language. O'K ANE, EACHMAROACH (1720-1790), Irish harper; sometimes known as Acland, played at Rome and Madrid, also in France and Scotland.
George Col Well Oke: '''George Col Well Oke''' ([[1821]]-[[1874]]), legal writer, chief clerk to the lord mayor of London: published works including Oke's Magisterial Synopsis 1849, and Magisterial Formalist 1850. O'KEARNEYor CARNEY (O'CEARNAIDH), JOHN (d. 1600 ?), Irish divine. O'KEEFE, EOGHAN (1666-1726), Irish poet; parish priest of Doneraile. O'KEEFFE, ADELAIDE (1776-1855?), poet and novelist; daughter of John O'Keeffe O'KEEFFE, JOHN (1747-1833), dramatist; twelve years an actor in Henry Mossop's company at Dublin, but gradually became blind: hisTony Lumpkin in Townproduced at the Hay market, 1778: lived in England from 1780 and wrote comic pieces for the Haymarket and Covent Garden, London, among which Wild Oats is still played, and The Castle of Andalusia was revived by Buckstone; author of the famous song I am a Friar of Orders Grey(in his operaMerry Shei-wood: received a benefit at Covent Garden, 1800, and a royal pension, 1820; published Recollections 1826. O'KELLY, CHARLES (1621-1695), Irish historian; served in the royal army in Ireland and France: afterwards in the Spanish service; sat in James II's Irish parliament, 1689: defended Connaught under Sarsfield; his Macariae Excidium (1692) edited by Crofton Croker, 1841, by John Cornelius O'Callaghan, 1860, and Count Plunket, 1894; author also of the lostO'Kelly Memoirs O'KELLY, DENNIS (17207-1787), owner of the racehorse Eclipse and of a famous talking parrot; made a fortune by gaming and horse-breeding. O'KELLY, JOSEPH (1832-1883), geologist: M.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1860; secretary to Irish Geological Survey, 1865. O'KELLY, PATRICK (1754-1835 ?), Bard O'Kelly; author of the Doueraile Litany and other verses. O'KELLY, RALPH (d. 1361).
Francis Okely: '''Francis Okely''' ([[1719]]7-[[1794]]), minister of the Unitas Fratrum at Bedford and Nottingham; of the Charterhouse School and St. John's CoHege, Cambridge: B.A., 1739: translated and edited mystical works by Jacob Behmeu and others.
Okeover: '''Okeover''' 971
Oldfield: '''Oldfield'''
Oxever Okeover: '''Oxever Okeover''' , or OKER, JOHN (ft. [[1619]] 16.14), organist of Well- Cathedral, ir.lu- Mi. College, Oxford, 1G33; composer m fam-u-,
Hichah Okes: '''Hichah Okes''' l) ([[1797]]-[[1888]]), provost of King's College, Cambridge; Browm- 1 - medallist. !*. and 1M2U; scholar and fellow of King's College, Cambridge; provost, MO HS; some time master at Kton; editor of Mnsw Etonensvs 1780-1833.
John Okey: '''John Okey''' (d. [[1662]]), regicide : colonel of dragoons at Naseby, 1645; led storming party at Bath, but was captured ut Bristol, 1646: present at i i ngan'a, 1648; signed Charles I's death-warrant, 1649; created master of arts at Oxford, 1649; took part in and described storming of Dundee, 1651; sat in parliament, 1654; opposed the protectorate and was cashiered for circulating a petition against it; arrested for renewed opposition to Cromwell, 1658; represented Bedfordshire- in Richard Cromwell's parliament, which restored him to command; again cashiered for resistance to Lambert, 1659, but regained his regiment the same year; being deprived by Mouck, joined Lambert at Daventry, 1660; fled to Germany; arrested at Delft; executed in England.

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Samuel Okey: '''Samuel Okey''' (ft. [[1765]]-[[1780]]), mezzotinting ver after Reynolds; afterwards priuteeller at Newport, Rhode island, U.S.A.
John Db Okham: '''John Db Okham''' (ft. [[1317]]-[[1322]]), baron of the exchequer, 1317-22.
Robert Okino: '''Robert Okino''' (ft. [[1625]]-[[1554]]), archdeacon; D.C.L. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1534; commissary of Cambridge University, 1629, Bangor, 1534; archdeacon of Salisbury, 1639-52; a moderate reformer.
Godfreysok Olat: '''Godfreysok Olat''' (d. [[941]]), leader of the Ostmen and king of Dublin (934) and Deira (940); took Lodore, 935; plundered Clonmacnoise abbey; fought at Brunanburh, 937, under Olaf Sitricsou; killed near Dunbar.
Sitricson Olaf: '''Sitricson Olaf''' (d. [[981]]), leader of Ostmen, and king of Dublin and Deira (called in sagasOlaf the Red); married daughter of Oonstantine II of Scotland; defeated, with Olaf Godfreyson and Constantino II, by Athelstan at Brunanbnrh, 937; shared kingship of Northumbrians with Olaf Godfreyson, 940-1, and afterwards with Reginald; driven out by Eadmuud, 944; restored Dublin and established his rule in Ireland, 945; defeated at Slane by O'Cananain, 947; failed in last attempt on Northumbria, 952, having held Deira since 949; allied himself with Toole in Ireland; slew Cougalach,956; slew the heirs of both northern and southern O'Neill and won victory at Belau, 977; resigned Dublin after defeat of Tara, 980; died at lona.
Olaf: '''Olaf''' ([[1117]]7-[[1238]]), king of the Isles (' the Black '); set aside by his half-brother, Reginald, and imprisoned (c. 1208-14) by William the Lion of Scotland; driven, after second marriage, from the island of Lewis, the patrimony assigned him by Reginald; recovered the Isles, his paternal kingdom, allowing Reginald to remain king of Man, 1224; king of Man and the Ides, 1226-8; defeated Reginald at Diugwall, 1230; superseded after visit to Norway; shared Man with G aired Don and afterwards ! ruled alone; exchanged allegiance to Norway for subordination to England; visited Henry III, 1235.
John Old: '''John Old''' (ft. [[1545]]-[[1555]]), one of the translators of ' Erasmus'sParaphrase of the New Testament(1548); commissioner for several dioceses; prebendary of Lincoln and Lichfield; vicar of Cubington, 1645, till accession of Queen Mary; published religious works.
Sir John Oldcastle: '''Sir John Oldcastle''' , styled LORD COBHAM (d. 1417), lollard leader; of a Herefordshire family; his age much exaggerated: employed under Henry IV in Welsh marches, where he probably became acquainted with Henry IV's sou, Prince Henry; knight of the shire for Herefordshire, 1404; sheriff, 1406-7; married, as second wife, Joan, lady Cobham, 1409; summoned to parliament as baron Cobham till 1413; a leader of troops sent to help Burgundy, 14 11; perhaps attached to Prince Henry's household, but never his boon companion; said to have attempted his conversion; attacked by clergy for maintaining heresy in London, Rochester, and Herefordshire, 1413; arrested after vain attempt* by Henry V to conArch bishop il.erbishopi, presented a confession oi faith u, th,,,, U rt; after Heterodox declarations as and dcMMfetta of the pope as a. enlarged court, was declared heretic, and banded over to the secular arm; escaped mysteriously from the Tower of London after respite; concealed himself in London daring lolhmi HMUL-: outlawed, 1414: in hiding near Malvern,l4l6: believedtolveen g aReJdeeplymlntrigoi with the Scots and to have instigated attack of Albany audDoughw, 1416; Piirpriwd and captured by Charlton at Cae'r Barwn, near Welshponl, 1417; condemned by parBament; hung and burnt hanging in St. Giles's Fields. He was extravagantly execrated by contemporary writer*, but described as a bWl martyr by Batoand Foxeii the next century. Contemporary calumnies revived in --e, and were embodied in Shakespeare's Falstaff, who was originally called Oklcastle. A play of 1600 bore his name, and he is the hero of Wet-vert poem, 1 The Mirror of Martyrs (1601).
Ed Ward Oldcorne: '''Ed Ward Oldcorne''' ([[1561]]-[[1606]]), Jesuit; ordained priest and admitted to society at Rome; micsioner in England, 16K8; arrested at Hindlip Hall, Worcestershire, with Garnett, after Gunpowder plot; tortured in the Tower of London, but denied complicity; was executed after triaL
John Olde: '''John Olde''' (ft. [[1645]]-[[1565]]).
Henry Oldenbxteo: '''Henry Oldenbxteo''' ([[1615]] ?-l[[677]]), first secretary of the Royal Society; bom and educated at Bremen; lived in England, 1640-8; agent of Bremen in England 1663; made the acquaintance of Milton, 1664, and of Robert Boyle while studying at Oxford, 1666-7; travelled as tutor to Richard Jones (Lord Rauelagb), 1667-60 first secretary of the Royal Society, 1663-77; published and edited the Transactions of the society, 1664-77; corresponded with Spinoza; imprisoned on account of political correspondence, 1667; undertook many translations; Huygheus's watch patent assigned to him.
Anne Oldfield: '''Anne Oldfield''' ([[1683]]-[[1730]]), actress; daughter of a guardsman named Oldfield; while living with her mother at the Mitre, St. James's Market, London, was introduced by Vaubrugh to John Rich and engaged at Drury Lane, 1692; appeared as Alinda in Vanbrugh's Pilgrim 1700, and many other parts, but made slow progress till she played Lady Betty Modish, 1704; appeared with seceders at Haymarket in pieces by Cibber and others 1706-8 and 1709-10: returned finally to Drury Lane, 1711, playing there till 1730; excelled both in tragedy and comedy; Cleopatra and Calista her best tragic and Lady Townly her best comic parts; praised by Cibber, Steele, Walpole, and Thomson, but sneered at by Pope; buried in Westminster Abbey, beneath Congreve's monument xliL 961
Henry George Oldfield: '''Henry George Oldfield''' (d. [[1791]] "t antiquary
Oldfield: '''Oldfield''' or OTEFIELD, JOHN ([[1627]] ?-[[168]]t), ejected minister; rector of Carsiugton, 1649-62; regular attendant of Wirksworth classis; settled at Alf reton; quoted in Mrs. Gaskell's North and South 1866. f xlii. 100
John Oldfield: '''John Oldfield''' ([[1789]]-[[1863]]), general : nominated to Woolwich by Cornwallis, in consideration of services of his uncle, Thomas Oldfield: entered royal engineers, 1806; directed inundation of country round Ypres, 1815; made sketch-plan of Waterloo for Wellington and took part in battle; K.H., 1830; commanding royal engineer in Canadian rebellion, 1839; colonel commandant of engineer*, 1869; general, 1862.
Jushua Oldfield: '''Jushua Oldfield''' ([[1666]]-[[1729]]), presbyterian minister: sou of John Oldfleld (1627?-16X2); studied at Lincoln College, Oxford, and Christ's College, Cambridge; minister successively at Tooting, Oxford, Coventry, and Globe Alley, Southwark; kept a training academy for presbyterians in Coventry and London: one of Daniel Williams, trustees; moderator at SailersHall conference, 1719; D.D.; intimate with Locke and Calamy.
Thomas Oldfield: '''Thomas Oldfield''' ([[1756]]-[[1799]]), major of royal marines; wounded when a volunteer at Bunker's Hill, 1776; served on Cornwallis's staff, 1778-81; distinguished as commander of marines in St. Domingo, 1794; wounded
Oldfield: '''Oldfield''' 972
Oley: '''Oley''' at bombardment of OadU, 1797: assisted in attack on Trnniffc: senior of marines at the Nile, 19H; captured morully wounded in sortie from Acre.
Thomas Hinton Burley Oldfield: '''Thomas Hinton Burley Oldfield''' ([[1765]]1822), author of Representative History of Great Britain and Ireland 1816.
Oldhall: '''Oldhall''' Pm WILLIAM ([[1390]]?-[[1466]]?), soldier; won his spurs at Verneuil, 1424; distinguished as seneschal of Normandy in invasion of Maine and Anjou; commandant at La Ferte Bernard, 1449; chamberlain to Richard, duke of York, 1440; speaker, 1460: twice at
Hugh Oldhah: '''Hugh Oldhah''' (d. [[1519]]), founder of Manchester grammar school and bishop of Exeter; educated in household of Thomas Stanley, earl of Derby, and at QueensCollege, Cambridge; chaplain to the Lady Margaret (OounteM of Richmond and Derby), from whom he received numerous benefices; as bishop of Exeter (1604-19) had disputes with Archbishop Warham and the abbot of Tavistock: contributed largely to the foundation of Corpus Ohristi College, Oxford.
John Oldham: '''John Oldham''' ([[1600]] ?-[[1636]]), 'pilgrim father'; arrived at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in the Anne, 1623; being expelled for plotting against church and state, went to Nantasket (Hull), 1624; wrecked off Cape Cod, 1626; went to England, but returned, 1629; one of the first settlers in Watertown; projector of first Connecticut plantation; granted island in Narragausett Bay, 1634; murdered by Indians.
John Oldham: '''John Oldham''' ([[1663]]-[[1683]]). poet; B.A. St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, 1674; three years usher in Whitgift's school, Croydon; afterwards a tutor: befriended by Lord Kingston; eulogised by Waller and Dryden; published several Pindaric odes, the moat important being that to the memory of Charles Morwent: chiefly celebrated for his ironicalSatire against VirtueSatires upon the Jesuits and his imitations of Horace and other Latin writers, as well as of Bion, Moschus, and Boileau; hisPoems and Translations collected, 1683.
Oldham: '''Oldham''' .JOHN ([[1779]]-[[1840]]X engineer : employed by Bank of Ireland and Bank of England, where his machinery for printing and numbering notes was in use till 1853: patented paddle-wheeU for steamers; introduced system of warming buildings.

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Nathaniel Oldham: '''Nathaniel Oldham''' (ft. [[1740]]), virtuoso ; collected paintings and curiosities; died prisoner for debt in King's Bench.
Thomas Oldham: '''Thomas Oldham''' ([[1801]]-[[1851]]), engineer to Bank of England; son of John Oldham (1779-1840); died at Brussels.
Thomas Oldham: '''Thomas Oldham''' ([[1816]]-[[1878]]), geologist; profevor of geology, Trinity College, Dublin, 1845; M.A., 1846; president of Dublin Geological Society, 1846- director of Irish geological survey, 1846-50; discovered Mdhamiafossils at Bray Head, 1849; superintendent of Indian surrey, 1860-76; F.R.8., 1848; royal medallist, 187ft
Oldi: '''Oldi''' 8.
Giles Oldisworth: '''Giles Oldisworth''' ([[1619]]-[[1678]]), royalist divine : of Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge: BJu 1643; created M.A. Oxford, 1646: incumbent of Boarton-on-the-Hill, 1645-78: published The Stone Rolled Away 1 (1663) andThe Holy Royalist(1664); left also poems in manuscript
Michael Oldisworth: '''Michael Oldisworth''' ([[1691]]-[[1654]]?) parliamentarian politician: fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, !: M A., 1614; secretary to William Herbert, third earl of Pembroke, and his brother Philip, fourth earl; rl ln 1824 ~ 9 8 lw 1 y. 1640-50; witness against Laud, 1644; keeper of Windsor Great Park, 1650; ia*t*r of the prerogative office; much satirised by royalist pamphleteers; eulogised by Herrick.
William Oldisworth: '''William Oldisworth''' ([[1680]]-[[1734]]), author and translator; of Hart Hall, Oxford; edited several volumes T l f t 27Kxnmincr: PublishedAnnotation* on the M?. * Vcrv tran " latlon f the'Odes and Epodes lorace (withNotes upon Notes), 1712-13, and poems with the Jacobites at Preston, 1715; died a debtor in the King's Bench prison.
John Oldmixon: '''John Oldmixon''' ([[1673]]-[[1742]]), whig historian an.l pamphleteer; published poems, 169C; produced at Drury Lane, London, his opera, The Grove, or Love's Paradise 1700, and at Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, his tragedy, 'The Governor of Cyprus 1703; publishedThe British Empire in America 1708. History of Addresses 1709-10; contributed toThe Medley 1711; answered Swift's 'Conduct of AlliesinThe Dutch Barrier Ours 1712; publishedSecret History of Europe(in parts, 1712, 1713, 1716) and other works against the Stuarts; collector of Bridgwater, 1716; attacked Clarendon'sHistory of the Rebellion in hisCritical History 1724-6; placed in theDunciad 1 and theArt of Sinking in Poetryby Pope, in retaliation for reflections upon him; made unwarranted attacks upon Clarendon's editors in his 'History of England during the Reigns of the Royal House of Stuart 1729; published as a second volume, 'History of England during Reigns of William III, Anne, and George I 1735 (third volume, dealing with Tudor period, 1739); hisMemoirs of the Press, 1710-40 issued posthumously, 1742; perhaps author ofHistory and Life of Robert Blake
Oldsworth: '''Oldsworth'''
Oldys: '''Oldys''' or OLDIS, VALENTINE ([[1620]]-[[1685]]), poet aud patron of men of letters; M.A. Cambridge, per literat regiai, 1671..
William Oldys: '''William Oldys''' ([[1591]] ?-[[1645]]), royalist ; of Winchester College and New College, Oxford: M.A., 1618, D.D., 1643; vicar of Adderbury, 1627-48; shot by parliamentarians,
William Oldys: '''William Oldys''' ([[1636]]-[[1708]]), admiralty advocate and chancellor of Lincoln diocese; fellow of New College, Oxford, 1666-71; D.C.L., 1667; son of William Oldys (1591 ?-1645)
William Oldys: '''William Oldys''' ([[1696]]-[[1761]]), Norroy kiug-of-arms and antiquary; grandson of William Oldys (1691 ?-1645) ; one of the sufferers in the South Sea Bubble, 1720; issued Essay on Epistolary Writings 1729; collected valuable library; published a Dissertation upon Pamphlets 1731; edited Ralegh's History of the World prefixing biography, 1736; issued anonymouslyBritish Librarian 1737; literary secretary to Earl of Oxford, 1738-41; joint-editor with Dr. Johnson ofHarleian Miscellany 1744-6, and drew up and annotated catalogue of Harleiau pamphlets; contributed to first edition of Biographia Britannica 1747-60; imprisoned for debt in the Fleet till released by Norfolk; Norroy king-of-arms, 1755-61; his notes for life of Shakespeare used by Reed in appendix to Rowe's Life; wrote life of Cotton for Hawkins's edition of the Compleat Angler (1760): transcripts of his notes to Langbaine'sDramatick Poets made by Percy, Steevens, and Malone; left various works in manuscript. O'LEARY, ARTHUR (1729-1802), Irish priest and politician; while a Capuchin friar at St. Malo acted as chaplain to prisoners in France, 1756-62; settled in Cork, 1771; wrote pamphlets exhorting Romanist? to be loyal to British rule; defended them against Wesley, 1780: publishedEssay on Toleration c. 1781; chaplain to Irish national volunteers, 1782-4. but in receipt of pension from British government to reveal secrets of disaffected Roman catholics: published Addresses to the Common People of Ireland and exerted personal influence against Whiteboys in Mnnster, 1785-6: came to England as chaplain of Spanish embassy, 1789: attended meetings of catholic committee, but opposed its action; preached in Sutton Street, Soho, London. O'LEARY, ELLEN (1831-1889), Fenian poet; contributed poems to the Irish People 1863-5: assisted James Stephens with his organisation. O'LEARY, JOSEPH (ft. 1835), Irish barrister and writer on tithes. O'LEARY, JOSEPH (rf. 1846?), song-writer and journalist: contributed to theFreeholderand other Cork papers, 1818-42; published theTribute 1833; unsuccessful in London; drowned himself in Regent's Canal, London.
Barnabas Oley: '''Barnabas Oley''' ([[1602]]-[[1686]]), royalist divino ; M.A. Clare College, Cambridge, 1625; B.D.: fellow
Oufard: '''Oufard''' 973
Oliver: '''Oliver''' time president) of Glare College, Cambridge, and vicar of Great Gransdeu, Huntingdonshire; began tne n-liuildinu of his college, 1638; brought college plate to Charles I at Nottingham, 1642; ejected from fellowship by the Earl of Manchester, 1644; restored, 16CO: prebendary of Worcester, 1G60-86; edited George Herbert'sRemains 1652, and gome works of Thomas Jiieku( 1679-1 640), 1653-7; benefactor of (iniiKden, Worcester Cathedral, and Clare and King's Colleges, Cambridge,
Sir William Oufard: '''Sir William Oufard''' (d. [[1329]]). See OLIPHANT, Sm WILLIAM.
Carolina Oliphant: '''Carolina Oliphant''' , BARONESS NAIRXK ([[1766]]1845).
Francis Wilson Oliphant: '''Francis Wilson Oliphant''' ([[1818]]-[[1869]]), patnter and designer of stained glare; educated at Edinburgh; worked with Pugin at windows in houses of parliament: exhibited historical pictures at Royal Academy; designed windows in Ely Cathedral, King's College, Cambridge, and Aylesbury Church; died at Rome.
James Oliphant: '''James Oliphant''' ([[1734]]-[[1818]]), Scottish divine; M.A. Glasgow, 1756; lampooned, when minister of Kilmurnock, by Burns; minister of Dumbarton, 1773; compiled The Mother's Catechism 1772, and Sacramental CatechiHm 1779.
Sir Laurence Oliphant: '''Sir Laurence Oliphant''' , of Aberdalgie, first
Oliphant Baron: '''Oliphant Baron''' (d. [[1500]] ?), sat in parliament of [[1467]]; sheriff of Perthshire, 1470: commissioner for treaty with England, 1484; lord of the articles, 1488; privy councillor, 1488: supported the king in rebellion of 1489; ambassador to France and Castile, 1491; keeper of Edinburgh Castle, 1493.
Laurence Oliphant: '''Laurence Oliphant''' , third BARON OUPHANT (d. 1566), succeeded his grandfather, 1516; captured at Solway Moss, 1642; ransomed on conditions, 1543, but did not fulfil bis pledges.
Laurence Oliphant: '''Laurence Oliphant''' , fourth BARON OLIPHANT (1529-1593), son of Laurence Oliphant, third baron Oliphant; extraordinary member of privy council, 1565; member of assize for trial of Both well, but signed band for his marriage with Mary Queen of Scots; fought for the queen at Langside, 1568, but signed band for the king 1569; voted against Mary's divorce from Both well; joined anti-Marian party, 1572
Laurence Oliphant: '''Laurence Oliphant''' ([[1691]]-[[1767]]X Jacobite; present at Sherriffmuir, 1715: laird of Gask (1732-46); joined Prince Charles Edward at Perth, 1745, and was made governor of the north; present with his son at Fnlkirk and Culloden, 1746, after which they escaped to Sweden: Gask estates (forfeited) purchased for him, 1753; allowed to return, 1763.

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Laurence Oliphant: '''Laurence Oliphant''' ([[1829]]-[[1888]]), novelist, war correspondent and mystic; born at Capetown; received a desultory education; travelled with his parents in France, Germany, Italy, and Greece, 1846-8: barrister in Ceylon; publishedJourney to Khatmandu 1852,The Russian Shores of the Black Sea and a Tour through the Country of the Don Cossacks 1853; secretary to Lord Elgin at Washington and in Canada, 1853-4; accompanied Lord Stratford de Redcliffe to the Crimea and represented The Times in Circassia; issued Minnesota and the Far West 1855,The Trans-Caucasian Campaign 1856,Patriots and Filibusters 1860 (describing adventures in Southern States); private secretary to Elgin in China; published Narrative of Mission to China and Japan in 1857-8-9 1859; plotted with Garibaldi in Italy, 1860; in Montenegro, 1861; when first secretary of legation in Japan visited Corea; visited Corfu and the Herzegovina, 1862, and Poland, Moldavia, and SchleswigHolrtein, 1863; contributed to "The Owl 1864; his satirical novel,Piccadilly which had appeared in 'Blackwood 1865, published, 1870: M.P., Stirling burghs, 1865-7; lived at Brocton or Salem-ou-Erie as Thomas Lake Harris's spiritual slave, 1867-70;Timescorrespondent in the Franco-German war; married Miss L'Estrange, 1872; commercially employed by Harris in America; wrote Autobiography of a Joint Stock Company 1876; publishedThe Land of Gikad 1880 (describing first journey to Palestine), andThe Laud of Khemi(Egypt), 1882; freed himself from theprophet Harris and recovered his land at Brocton, 1881; wrote 'Altiora Peto* at Haifa, 1883, where he formed a com munity of.ii-v.-ish immigrant*. and wveral mystical work*; on the d.-ath of his wife (1886) returned temporarily to England: publiBued "EpUodes of Adventure 1887; visited America and married Rosamond Dale Owen, 1888: k House, Twickenham, having finished IMigion (xliL 183
Makgahkt Oui Oliphant: '''Makgahkt Oui Oliphant''' 'HAM [[1828]]-1 [[897]]X novelist nnd historical writer: n4- Wilson; published Passages in Life of Mrs. Margaret Maltlaud 1849, and Merklaud 1851; married her cousin, Francis Wthon Oliphant, 1852: began connection with firm of Messrs. Blackwood. and from 18*3 contributed to Blackwood's Magazine many novels, including Salem Chapel 1863, one of the series of four entitled Chronicles of Carlingford(issued anonymously, 186S-76); published Life of Edward Irving 1862; lived in perpetual embarrassment owing to her undertaking education and maintenance of her widowed brother's children in addition to her own two sons; edited series of monographs on foreign classics, for which she wrote volumes on Dante (1877) and Cervantes ( 1 880). Her works include Memoir of Laurence Olipbant (1829-1888) and Alice Oliphant 1892, and Literary History of England in end of Eighteenth and beginning of Nineteenth Century 1882.
Thom As Oliphant: '''Thom As Oliphant''' ([[1799]]-[[1873]]), musical composer and writer; president of Madrigal Society, 1871; sung in Handel festival, 1834; publishedComment* of a Chorussinger bySolomon Sackbut 1834: published works on madrigals, also versions of Fidel ioLohengrin and other compositions.
Oliphant: '''Oliphant''' or OLIFARD, SIR WILLIAM (d. [[1329]] X soldier; captured at Dunbar, 1296; forced to serve Edward I in Flanders, 1297; held Stirling Castle against him for ninety days, 1304; prisoner in the Tower of London, 1305; released by Edward II, 1308; held Perth for Edward II during six weeks against Bruce, 1312; returned to England, 1313; received grants from Brace, 1317 and 1326; present at Scots parliaments of 1320 and 1326.
Sir William Oliphant: '''Sir William Oliphant''' , LORD NEWTON ([[1681]]1628), lord (king's) advocate; admitted, 1577; advocatedepute, 1604; gained favour of James VI by throwing np his brief for the six ministers, 1606; lord of session, 16111626; lord advocate, 1612-28; member of new high commission court, 1615: present procedure of examining witnesses originated by him.
of Malmesbury Oliver: '''of Malmesbury Oliver''' , otherwise EILMER, KI.MKR, or JErHKLMn (fl. 1066 ), astrologer and mechanician: monk of Malmesbury; made himself wings and attempted to fly; prophesied on the great comet of 1066.
Oliver: '''Oliver''' (d. [[1219]]), bastard son of King John ; took part in defence of Dover, 1217; died on crusade at Damietta. fxliL 141
Andrew Oliver: '''Andrew Oliver''' ([[1706]]-[[1774]]), lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts; graduated at Harvard, 1724; secretary of Massachusetts, 1756: hanged in effigy when distributor of stamps, 1765, and compelled to renounce collection; lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts, 1770-4; his letters to Thomas Whateley, one of the secretaries of the English treasury, laid before a.-vembly by Franklin, 1772.
Archer James Oliver: '''Archer James Oliver''' ([[1774]]-[[1842]]), portraitpainter and curator of Academy painting-school; A.R.A., 1807.
Emma Sophia Oliver: '''Emma Sophia Oliver''' ([[1819]]-[[1885]]X painter; wife of William Oliver (1804 ?-1853)
George Oliver: '''George Oliver''' ([[1781]]-[[1861]]), historian of Exeter; taught for eleven years at Stouyhurst; forty-four years Jesuit missioner at St. Nicholas, Exeter: created D.D. by Gregory XVI, 1844; published works, including History of Exeter 1821,Ecclesiastical Antiquities of Devon 3 vols., 1839, 1840, 1842, 4 Lives of the Bishops of Bxetff 1861, and biographical notices of jesuite.
George Oliver: '''George Oliver''' ([[1782]]-[[1867]]), topographer and writer on freemasonry; bead-master of Grimsby grammar school, 1809; rector of Scopwick from 1831; perpetual curate of St. Peter's, Wolverhampton, 1834-46; rector of South Hyckham, 1846; deputy past grand master of Lincolnshire masons, 1832; D.D. Lambeth, 1836; published, among other books, topographical works on Great Grimsby, Beverley, and the collegiate church of Wolverhampton. His masonic works includeAntiquities of
Oliver: '''Oliver''' 974 O'LOGrHLEN Free-Masonry 123.History of Initiation 1829,His. torical Landmark.* of Freemasonry 1844-6, and Golden Remains of Early Masonic Writers, 1 1847-50.
Olivier Oliver: '''Olivier Oliver''' , or OLLTVIER, ISAAC ([[1556]]?1617), miniature-painter: perhaps native of Rouen; pupil l.olas Milliard: iiii-ntioii.-l in Kram-is Meres's Palladis Tamia 1598: paintnl portraits, among others, of James I and his family. Sir Philip Sidney, and the family of Sir Kenelm Digby: drew portrait of Queen Elizabeth; his Entombment of Christ much admiral by MBtnmnriM,
John Oliver: '''John Oliver''' (d. [[1652]]), dean of Christ Church, Oxford, and master in chancery; D.Can.L. and D.O.L. Oxford. 1522; Wolsey's commissary, 1527; held numerous preferments; employed in divorce proceedings, 1531-3; took part in trials of James Bainham and of Bishop* Gardiner, Day, and Heath.
John Oliver: '''John Oliver''' ([[1601]]-[[1861]]), president of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1644-7 and 1660-1: fellow of Merton College, Oxford, 1620; M.A., 1622, D.D., 1639; dean of Worcester, 1660-1.
John Oliver: '''John Oliver''' ([[1616]]-[[1701]]), glass-painter and mastermason; one of the commissioner for rebuilding London after the fire.
John Oliver: '''John Oliver''' ([[1838]]-[[1866]]), Welsh poet.
Martha Oranmer Oliver: '''Martha Oranmer Oliver''' , 'PATTIK OLIVER' (1834-1880 X actress; performed children's parts at Salisbury and Southampton; appeared at the Marylebone, London, 1847; with Madame Vestris at the Lyceum, London. 1849-55; played Helen In The Hunchback at Drury Lane, London, 1856; in burlesques by Byron and Talfourd at the Strand. London, 1857-60; at the Haymarket, London, InOur American Cousin 1861; as managerese of the New Royalty, London, 1866-70, made a great hit with Burnaud's parody of Black-eyed Susan
Oliver: '''Oliver''' or OLIVIER, PETER ([[1594]]-[[1648]]), miniature-painter; son of Isaac Oliver; finished his father's Entombment; his copy of Vandyck's portrait of Lady Southampton particularly fine.
Richard Oliver: '''Richard Oliver''' ([[1734]]?-[[1784]]), politician; born in Antigua; alderman of Billingsgate ward, London, 1770; sheriff, 1772; M.P. for the city, 1770-80; committed to Tower of London by commons, 1771; quarrelled with Wilkes; proposed vote of censure on American policy of ministers, 1775: died at sea on return from Antigua, whither he had been to look after his estates,
Robert Dudley Oliver: '''Robert Dudley Oliver''' ([[1766]]-[[1850]]), admiral ; saw service in West Indies, 1782-3; promoted commander after capture of Revolutionnaire, 1794; posted, 1796; commanded Melpomene on French coast, 1803-5; towed prises from Trafalgar; served in second American war, 1813-14; admiral, 1841.
Oliver: '''Oliver''' or OLYT7ER, THOMAS (d. [[1624]]), physician and mathematician; publishedNew Handling of the Planisphere 1601, and De Sophismatum Prsestigiis caveodis Admonitio 1603.
Thomas Oliver: '''Thomas Oliver''' ([[1725]]-[[1799]]). f 2 IV JTHOMAS ("S4-1816X lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts; graduated at Harvard; erected LoweUs mansion near Cambridge, Massachusetts; lieutenant-governor of Massachusetts, 1774; obliged to renounce his seat on council board after the seizure by the royal troops of the public stock of powder provided for the militia; proscribed, 1778; died at Bristol, England. , . 813, and Ned Painter, M rt l r I 816 and Bm Neat 1818 defeated Hendnck the black, but was beaten by Dan
Jss: '''Jss''' ftJL?*! skelton ' bufc wa8 defeated & NI Painter, 1820; imprisoned for presence at a fight, 1846. rersity; accompanied Monmouth's expedi; escaped to Holland and went to Poland; with William of Orange, *.,,,. ~- 1 fleet, 1693-1702, to Chatham Hospital, 1709 1714, Greenwich Hospital, 1714-16; publishedPractical --------, on Ferers 1704, and - racca Di*ertaUon onth Water?;

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William Oliver: '''William Oliver''' ([[1695]]-[[1764]]), physician; M.D. Pembroke College, Cambridge, 1725: F.R.S., 1730; Introducal by Ralph Allen to Pope, Warburton, and Borlase; physician to Bath Mineral Water Hospital, 1740 1761; invented theBath Oliverbiscuit; published Practical Essay on Use and Abuse of Warm Bathing in Gouty Cases 1751; his Faint Sketch of the Life, Character, and Manners of the late Mr. Nashused by Goldsmith,
William Oliver: '''William Oliver''' ([[1804]] ?-[[1853]]), landscape-painter ; publishedScenery of the Pyrenees 1842.
Thomas Olivers: '''Thomas Olivers''' ([[1725]]-[[1799]]), methodist preacher and hymn-writer; for twenty-two years itinerant preacher; supervisor of Wesleyan press, 1775-89: published tracts and composed the tuneHelmsleyand 'Hymn to the God of Abraham buried in Wesley's tomb.
Charles Ollier: '''Charles Ollier''' ([[1788]]-[[1859]]), publisher of Shelley's works and first poems of Keats; collected works of Lamb, and some by Leigh Hunt; also issued romances by himself,
Edmund Ollier: '''Edmund Ollier''' ([[1827]]-[[1886]]), author; eon of Charles Oilier; published Poems from the Greek Mythology 1867; edited works by Lamb and Leigh Hunt; compiled for Cassell.
Sir Joseph Francis Olliffe: '''Sir Joseph Francis Olliffe''' ([[1808]]-[[1869]]), physician; M.A. Paris, 1829; M.D., 1840; physician to British embassy, 1852; knighted, 1852; an assessor at exhibitions of 1855 and 1862; friend of Count de Morny.
Olliva: '''Olliva''' irr, ALFRED ([[1798]]-[[1882]]), bishop of Llandaff; of St. Paul's School, London, and Trinity College, Cambridge; Craven scholar, 1820, sixth wrangler, 1821, and senior chancellor's medallist; fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge; M.A., 1824, D.D., 1836; vice-principal of St. David's, Lampeter, 1827-43; regius professor of divinity at Cambridge University, 1843-9; bishop of Llandaff, 18491882; restored his cathedral and formed Church Extension Society; an Old Testament reviser.
John Ollyffe: '''John Ollyffe''' ([[1647]]-[[1717]]), divine ; B.O.L. New Inn Hall, Oxford, 1672; rector of West Aimer, 1673-93, of Duntoii, 1693-1717; published Essay towards a Comprehension 1701,Defence of Ministerial Conformity 1792 (against Oalamy), and other work.
John Luttrell Olmitjs: '''John Luttrell Olmitjs''' -, third EARL OP CAR-
Hampton: '''Hampton''' (d. [[1829]]). O'LOCHLAINN, DOMHNALL (1048-1121), king of Ireland; king of Oilech, 1082; received submission of Connaught, 1088, of Munster and Meath, 1090; king of Ireland, 1090-1121; ruled Donegal from 1093; drove Danes from Dublin, 1094; repelled attacks on Ulster; defeated Leinstermen at Donaghmore, 1103. O'LOCHLAINN, MUIRCHEARTACH (d. 1166), king of Ireland; grandson of Domhnall O'Lochlainn; defeated the O'Dubhdaa of Ulster, 1139; as chief of Cinel Eoghain defeated Ulidians at Dundrum, 1147; received submission of Dublin Danes and of Leinster, 1149, of Oonnaught, 1150; restored Turlough O'Brien In Munster, 1153; received as king at Dublin by the Danes, 1154; king of Ireland, 1156-66; attended synod of Mellifont, 1157; granted charter to Cistercian abbey of Newry, 1168; deposed king of Meath and defeated Connaughtmen at Ardee, 1159; received submission of Roderic O'Connor and Diarmaid MacMurchadha, 1161; killed in battle with the Ulidians in Armagh. O'LOGHLEN, SIR OOLMAN MICHAEL, second baronet (1819-1877), judge-advocate-general; son of Sir Michael O'Loghlen; Q.O. in Ireland, 1852; M.P., Clare, 1863: judge-advocate-general, 1868-70; privy councillor, 1868; carried bill admitting catholics to Irish chancellorship. O'LOGHLEN, SIR MICHAEL, first baronet (17891842), Irish judge; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1809; called to Irish bar, 1811; O'Connell's favourite junior; K.O., 1830; bencher of King's Inn, 1832; Irish solicitorgeneral under Melbourne, 1834-6, attorney-general, 18351836; baron of the exchequer, 1836; master of the rolls in Ireland, 1837-42; first Roman catholic judge since James II's reign; created baronet, 1838. O'LOTHCHAIN 975 O'NEILL O'LOTHCHAIN, CUAN (d. 1024), chief man of learning (Primheices) to Maelseehlainu II; aftn w;ir. with Corcran Cleirech governed Ireland; wrote a.vniiiit of the kings of Tara. O'MAELCHONAIRE, FKAKFKASA (fl. 1636), one of th- authors of Ainuiir- iuatuor MaKixtrornm (Annuls of Kingdom of Ireland): rei-onlnl IIM- oi umr.than forty of Connaught hereditary bardx. xlii. 104 J O'MAHONY, CONNuK, (;NKLIUS,or OONSTANTINE (ji. 1650). O'MAHONY, DAN'IKL (d. 1714), general in French ami Spanish service.*; left Ireland, 1692; when commanding Dillon's regiment under Villeroy saved Gremoua from the Austrians, 1702; promoted and pensioned by Louis XIV, and knighted by the Old Pretender: afterwards served under Vend&me; transferred to Spanish service, 1704; created marechal-de-camp, 1706; defended Alicante against Sir John Leake, 1706; commanded in Valencia and distinguished himself at head of Iri?h brigade at Almaimi; captured Alcoy, 1708: commanded Spanish in Sicily, 1709; commanded Gallo-Spanish cavalry at Saragossa and Villa Viciosa; created count of Castile and commander of lago and ennobled by Louis XIV; died at Ocana. O'MAHONY, JOHN (1816-1877), Irish politician; of Trinity College, Dublin; translated Eeating's Gaelic 4 History of Ireland 1857; seceded from O'Connell, 1845: joined Smith O'Brien, 1848, and fought on borders of Waterford and Kilkenny; fled to France; helped to found Emmet Monument Association in New York, 1854; cooperated with Stephens in formation of Fenian brotherhood, 1858, and directed the movement in America till 1867; died in New York, but was buried at Glasnevin. O'MALLEY, GEORGE (d. 1843), major-general; volunteer in Oastlebar yeomanry during Humbert's invasion, 1798; served with 13th foot at Ferrol and (1801) in Egypt; assisted in recruiting of 101st foot in Mayo, with which be served in New Brunswick and Jamaica, 1808-13; commanded second battalion 44th foot at Quatre Bras and Waterloo, being there wounded and created C.B.; major-general, 1841. O'MALLEY, GRACE (1630?-1600 ?), Irish chieftainess (Graine Ui Maille in Irish); in local traditions Graine Mhaol; married, first, the chieftain of Balliuahinch, secondly, the chief of the Burkes of Mayo; famous as leader of expeditions by sea; allied with Sir Henry Sidney, 1576; captured by Desmond and brought to Dublin, 1577-8: eeized by Sir Richard Bingham for plundering Aran island, but was released; fled to Ulster; pardoned through Ferret's influence; died in great poverty. O'MALLEY, THADEUS (1796-1877), politician; as a priest several times suspended for advocating reforms in ecclesiastical discipline: supported Doyle's poor-law policy, and national education for Ireland; rector of catholic university, Malta; started The Social Economist 1845; disputed with O'Connell on repeal, and published the 'Federalist supported Butt's movement, 1870; issued 1 Home Rule on the basis of Federalism 1873. O'MAOLMHTJAIDH, FRANCIS (fl. 1660). Sec
Mollot: '''Mollot''' O'MEARA, BARRY EDWARD (1786-1836), surgeon to Napoleon in St. Helena; assistant-surgeon with the 62nd foot in Sicily, Calabria, and Egypt; dismissed the army for participation in a duel at Messina, 1807; nayal surgeon on the Bellerophon and other ships; surgeon to Napoleon at St. Helena; dismissed (1818) for intrigues witli Napoleon; eulogised by Byron in Age of Bronze; partisan of Queen Caroline and O'Connell; wrote pamphlets against Sir Hudson Lowe and denounced his treatment of Napoleon in Napoleon in Exile 1822; published alsoObservations upon the Authenticity of Bourrienne's " Memoirs," * 1831. O'MEARA, DERMOD or DERMITIUS (fl. 1610). O'MEARA, EDMUND (d. 1680). O'MEARA, KATHLEEN (1839-1888), novelist and biographer; granddaughter of Barry Edward O'Meara ; lived in Paris; published MX novels, 1867-88, also live* of Frederick Ozanam, 1876, Madame Mohl, 1885, and
Ommanney: '''Ommanney''' Sin JoHN ACWnKTH ([[1773]]-[[1855]]V admiral: present at UridportV engagement off Lorn nt. 1786: caused SwulMi ni.T.-lmnt ll.vt to be search, contraband of war, 1799; flag-captain on Newfoundland a. 1H04-G:;.n. for services at Navarino, 18*7; K.C.H.. 183H; coumiand.-r on Lisbon station. 1837-40, Malta, 1840-1, Devonport, 1851-4: admiral, 1849. O'MOLLOY, ALBIN or ALl'IN fMOKLMHUAIDH (d. 1223), bishop of Ferns, 1187-1228; recommended by King John for archbishopric of Cahel, 1206; nent on mission to Connaught, 120H; attended council at Rome. 1215: excommunicated William Marshal, flrt earl of Pembroke, 1216. O'MOLLOY, FRANCIS (fl. 1660). O'MORAN, JAMES (1736-1794), lieutenant-general in French service: born at Elphin: served in Germany, 1760-1, and America, 1779-83; fought under Dumonriez, 1792; general of division (lieutenant-general), 1792; guillotined in the revolution. O'MORE, RORY (fl. 1554), Irish rebel (Ruaidhri og ua Mordha). O'MORE, RORY or RURY OGE (d. 1578), Irish rebel: son of Rory O'More (fl. 1654); pardoned, 1566; fought Ormonde and Queen Elizabeth at the same time, 1572; protected Desmond, 1672; implicated with Kildare, 1574; pardoned on submission to Sidney, 1576: attacked the Pale, 1677; with the O'Connors burned Naas and captured Harrington, but was afterwards defeated; killed by the Fitzpatricks. O'MORE, RORY (fl. 1620-1652), Irish rebel (called ROGER MOURR or MORE); assisted in concerting rising of 1641: won victory at Julianstown, 1641; negotiated with gentry of the Pale at Crofty, 1641; outlawed, 1642; commanded confederate Irish in King's and Queen's counties, 1643; among Owen Roe O'Neill's followers, 1644; in arms against Kilkenny confederation, 1648; tried to effect arrangement between O'Neill and Ormonde, 1649; commanded foot in Connaught, 1650; had Clanricarde's commission as commander in Ldnster; driven into island of Bofin; said to have escaped to Scotland, but perhaps perished in Ireland; the most humane of the Irish leaders. O'MTILOONRY, FEARFEASA (fl. 1636). See 0'MAKLCHONAlRK.j O'MTILLEN, THOMAS (fl. 1685-1708). See TAAFFK, JOHN. O'NEAL or O'NEALE. O'NEAL, JEFFREY HAMET (fl. 1760-1772), miniature-painter, O'NEIL, O'NEAL, and O'NEALE. O'NELL, HENRY NELSON (1817-1880X historical painter; exhibited at Royal Academy, British Inctitotion, and Society of British Artists; hisBoaz and Ruth* bought by Prince Albert, 1844; A.R.A., 1860: published 'Lectures on Painting 1866, Satirical Dialogues 1870, and other works. O'NEILL, SIR BRIAN MACPHELQI (d. 1574X chief of the O'Neills of Clandeboye; cousin of Shane O'Neill , against whom and other rebellious chiefs he fought in interests of English government: knighted, 1567: served against Turlough Luineach O'Neill, but joined with him in ravaging the Ards, 1572, on learning of the project of Sir Thomas Smith (1513-1577) to plant them with Englishmen; compelled by Walter Devereux, earl of Essex, to submit, 1672, but was again in rebellion, 1573; proclaimed traitor, 1574, and, having been pardoned, was put to death at Essex's instigation. O'NEILL, CHARLES HENRY ST. JOHN, second VISCOUNT and first EARL O'NKILL (1779-1841), grand master of Irieh Orangemen: son of John O'Neill, first viscount O'Neill; created earl, 1800; joint postmaster-general of Ireland, 1807. O'NEILL, CON BACAfH, first EARL or TYRONE (1484?-1559?X grandson of Henry O'Neill (d. 148) O'NELLL 070 O'NEILI, q. T.I; invaded the Pale. 15LU but wa* conciliated by Surrey, the viceroy: defeated by O'Donnell, 1522. intrii:.. against Ormonde. 152*: supported rebellion ofSilken fhoma* 1534-5; nttacked Ardtflass. is;j7: with Ma O'Doonell invad.d tin- rale, but v;u defeated b Lord Leonard Orey at Bullahoe, 1539; again invaded toe Pate. 1541, but after three invasions of Tyrone subto St. Leper, went to England (1542), and was learl; privy councillor of Ireland, 1543, his authority Mbetqaently becoming diminished in Ireland; obliged to take refuge w.thm the Pale. O'NEILL, DANIEL (1612?-1664), royalist soldier; nephew of Owen Roe O'NeUl; became a protestant and frequented court of Charles I: wounded at siege of Breda, 1638; an active enemy of Strafford; captured by the SooU at Newburn, 1640; implicated in army plots; was impeached, but escaped from the Tower of London, 1642: fought at two battles of Newbury, 1643 and 1644, and at Naseby, 1645, and commanded Rupert's foot at Mantou Moor, 1644; accompanied Randal MacDonnell on mission to Ormonde, and became groom of the bedchamber to Charles I, 1644; went to Ireland and negotiated between Ormonde and Owen Roe, 1649; defended Trim, 1649; commanded Ulster army during Owen Roe's illness; made terms with Ireton: captured in Scotland bat released, 1650; joined in Charles IPs invasion of 1651; subsequently employed in royalist intrigues abroad, having great influence with Charles II; received pension and numerous grants of land at Restoration; postmastergeneral, 1663; nicknamed Infallible Subtle O'NEILL, ELIZA (1791-1872). See BECHKR, ELIZA, LADY. O'NEILL, SIB FELIM (1604 7-1653). See O'NKILL, SIR PHELIM. O'NEILL, FLAITHBHBARTAOH (*. 1036), king of Ailech; son of Muircheartach; made war on Ulidians, Meatb, and the O'Donnells; went on pilgrimage to Rome, 1030. O'NEILL, GORDON (d. 1704), Irish Jacobite; son of Sir Phdim O'Neill; lord-lieutenant of Tyrone, 1689; fought at Derry, the Boyne, and Aug hrim; afterwards colonel in French service. O'NEILL.HENRY (rf. 1392X Irish chief; known as Knri aimhreidh The Contentious). O'NEILL, HENRY (*. 1489), chief of Cinel Eoghain; son of Owen or Eoghan O'Neill; captured by Neachtan O'Donnell, 1431; defeated the O'Donnells In Donegal, 1435; mutilated Brian O'Neill's sons; obtained HS*r JittrS 1442: dep08ed hi8 father and barne chief of Oinel Eoghain, 1455; recognised by England 1459; plundered Donegal; resigned chieftainship to his M- *? NRY (1800-1880), Irish archaeologist: published "The Most Interesting of the Sculptured Crosses of Ancient reUnd 1857, and Fine Arts and Oivilisatio* of Anoent Ireland 1863. lord of a* Eoghain de Courcy, 1199; deposedafter drfebyConnahtmen at Ballysadare. ., BARON OF DUNOANNON and Lrrvn r TYI SE (i 540 ?-"). grandson of Con *SS SK HZL*. n "~~ lived in c Kovernment, 1687: submitted urlo "iT"V7?J. Pl 08 * 1 ODfler re tr lnt in England for }l"f h Geimhleach, 1590: eloped with Mabel ._, 1691: came to terms with Turloncrh O'N'eill at S" 1 * 11 ** 1 NeU1 - 1M8: SS372d SL?7 Bagenml against Hugh Maguire q. vg? ted English outlawed; aTamr? R. Yeiu, w: unwillingly accoc signed treaty with the government, 1596, but negotiated with Spain, and was again attacked by the English, 1597; pardoned on submission to Ormonde, 1098; soon rebelled airain, defeated Bagenal, 1598, and invaded Minister in support of the Sugan Karl; made truce with Essex, 1599, but invaded Munster, 1600; received supplies from Spain, but w-s obliged to act on the defensive in Ulster, 1601-2, a price being set on his head; compelled to retreat north, 1603; submitted on promise of pardon, liberty, and restoration of estates, Iti03, abjuring title of O'Neill and all foreign relations; well received by James I at Hampton Court, 1603, but regarded with distrust on return to Ireland; on receipt of another summons to Kngland fled with Tyrcounel to France, 1607; compelled to withdraw to Spanish Netherlands; entertained at Rome by Pope Paul V from 1608 tillihis death, permission to return being refused him. O'NEILL, HUGH (ft. 1642-1660), major-generalnephew of Hugh O'Neill (1540 P-1616); served in Spanish army: came to Ireland with Owen O'Neill, KJ42; captured by British, 1643; major-general of the Irish in Ulster Mac-Art, 1646-9; as governor of Olonmel, 1650, repulsed Cromwell's attack; obliged to surrender Limerick to Ireton, 1651; condemned to death, but reprieved as Spanish subject; after release from the Tower of London, 1652, returned to Spain. O'NEILL, HUGH (1784-1824), architectural draughtsman; made drawings of buildings at Oxford and Bristol. O'NEILL, JOHN, first VISCOUNT O'NEILL in the peerage of Ireland (1740-1798), politician; created M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1762; M.P., Randalstown, 1761, 1769, and 1776, and afterwards for Antrim in Irish parliament, 1783 and 1790; one of the Ulster delegates to national convention, 1783; member of deputation of Irish parliament to offer regency in Ireland to George, prince of Wales, 1789; created baron, 1793, viscount, 1795; shot by rebels at Antrim in rebellion. O'NEILL, JOHN (1777 ?-1860 ?), shoemaker poet: wrote temperance verses and other works; his Drunkard 1840) illustrated by Cruikshank, 1842. O'NEILL, JOHN BRUCE RICHARD, third VISCOUNT O'NEILL (1780-1855), general; second son of John O'Neill, first viscount O'Neill; M.P., Antrim, 1802-41 constable of Dublin Castle, 1811; representative peer, 1842. O'NEILL, SIR NEILL or NIALL, second baronet 1658 ?-1690), Irish Jacobite; nephew of Richard Talbot, earl of Tyrconnel; raised regiment of dragoons .or James II, 1687; present at siegeof Derry, 1689: mortally wounded at the Boyne, 1690. O'NEILL, OWEN or EOGHAN (1380 ?-l456), chief of Jinel Eoghain; imprisoned at Dublin, 1399: with the O'Donnells ravaged Tyrone and expelled the O'Neill, 1419; lelped English to attack Connaught, 1422, bnt ravaged Louth, 1423; after capture by Sir John Talbot acknowledged English suzerainty, 1425, but attacked English settlers again, 1430; chief of Cinel Eoghain, 14321455; defeated Brian Oge O'Neill, 1435; levied blackmail on the Pale, 1436; deposed by eldest son, 1455. O'NEILL, OWEN ROE (16907-1649), Irish general: nephew of Hugh O'Neill, second earl of Tyrone: served in Spanish army thirty years; chosen general by Ulstermen, 1642; defeated Scottish army under Monro at Benburb 1646; checked parliamentarians in Leinster, 1647; supported Rinuccini's opposition to treaty with Ormonde, and was declared an enemy by Kilkenny confederates, 1648; was acting with confederate catholics at his death. O'NEILL, SIR PHELIM (1604 7-1653), Irish rebel (Feidlimidh ruadh); inherited property in Armagh and Tyrone; expelled from Irish parliament aa rebel, 1641; concerted rebellion with Antrim and nobles of the Pale, 1641; captured Obarlemont Castle, 1641; held responsible for outrages, but (1653) acquitted of Caulfeild's murder; chosen commander of northern forces of rebels; forged commission from Charles I, 1641; captured Lurgan and Strabane, but failed elsewhere, 1641; made governor of Meath and director of siege of Drogheda by lords of the Pale; proclaimed traitor, 1642; defeated (1642) at Glenmaquin and passage of the Black water; yielded command to Owen Roe O'NeUl, but intrigued with confederate O'NEILL 977
Opie: '''Opie''' catholics against him; supported Ormonde's pacific over* tures, 1646; nominated commissioner of trust for government of Ireland and governor of Cbarleinout, 1618; capitulated to parliament, 1650; betrayed and captured by (aulfeild in Tyrone, 1653; tried and executed as traitor at Dublin. O'NEILL, SHANE, second EARL OF TTRONK. TinProud(1530?-1567), eldest son of Con Bacacb O'Neill ; refused to submit to supersession by bis younger brother Matthew (Dungaunon), and raised faction against him; intrigued with the Antrim Scots; expelled Inn father and Duugauuon, 1656; defeated by the O'Donnells, 1556; murdered bis brother, 1568; recognised by Queen Elizabeth on accession, but recognition revoked. 1560; captured Calvagh O'Donnell and harassed English army; attempts made to assassinate him by Sussex; signed treaty with Kildarc and went to England, 1562, making public submission to Queen Elizabeth, but Intrigued with Spanish; acknowledged as captain of Tyrone, 1562, but failed to keep conditions of restoration; made advantageous treaty with English at Drumcree, 1563; destroyed Scottish settlements in Antrim and captured chiefs of the MacDonnells, 1565; intrigued in support of Mary Queen of Scots; offered submission to France in exchange for help against England; invaded the Pale, but failed before Dundalk, 1566; burned Armagh, 1566: made overtures to Desmond and Argyll; defeated by the O'Donnells at Letterkenny, 1567; took refuge with the MacDonnells, taking back their chiefs with him; murdered by them at Cushendun, at instigation of governor of Carrickfergus, who obtained reward for his head.
Lot: '''Lot''' O'NEILL, SIR TURLOUGH LUINEAOH (1530?1595), lord of Tyrone; tried to supplant bis cousin Shane O'Neill, 1662; murdered Brian, baron of Dungauuon, 1562; inaugurated O'Neill, 1567; protested loyalty, but allied himself with O'Donnell and MacQuillin; resisted colonisation of Antrim, 1572; signed treaty with Essex, 1575; a title proposed for him on recommendation of Sidney, but withdrawn in consequence of his ambiguous attitude; made another peace, 1580: but refused to surrender William Nugent; accompanied Perrot against the Scots, 1583, and agreed to surrender territory to Tyrone; defeated Tyrone when attacked by him at Carricklea, 1688; resigned chieftainship in his favour after some fighting, 1593; died when attempting to reach Dublin. O'NEILL, WILLIAM CHICHESTER, first BARON O'NKILL (1813-1883), musical composer; of Shrewsbury School; graduated at Trinity College, Dublin; son of the Rev. Edward Chichester; assumed name of O'Neill on coming into possession of family estates, 1835; peerage restored, 1868.
Arthur Onslow: '''Arthur Onslow''' ([[1691]]-[[1768]]), speaker of the House of Commons; descendant of Sir Richard Onslow (1601-1664); of Winchester College and Wadhain College, Oxford; barrister, Middle Temple, 1713; recorder of Ouildford, 1737; whig M.P., Quildford, 1720-7, Surrey, 1728-61; speaker of the House of Commons, 1728-61: privy councillor, 1728; chancellor to Queen Caroline, 1729; treasurer of the navy, 1734-42; opposed regency bill, 1761; received annuity for three lives and freedom of the city, 1761; a trustee of British Museum; appended notes to Burnet and Hatsell.
George Onslow: '''George Onslow''' ([[1731]]-[[1792]]), politician ; nephew of ArthurOnslow; lieu tenant-colonel in foot guards, 1759; M.P., Guildford, 1760-84; opposed expulsion of Wilkes; took leading part in proceeding* against printers of parliamentary debates and was hanged in effigy, 1771; at first a supporter of Rockingbam, but afterwards of Graf ton and North; in favour of giving up Gibraltar.
George Onslow: '''George Onslow''' , first EARL OP OXSLOW ([[1731]]1814), politician; eon of Arthur Onslow; of Westminster School and Peter-house, Cambridge; M.A., 1766; M.P., Rye, 1751-61, Surrey, 1761-76; a lord of the treasury under Rockingbam, 1765; privy councillor, 1767; moved invalidation of Wilkes's election for Middlesex, 1769; nonsuited in action for libel against Home Tooke, 1770; awarded damages in new trial but judgment arrested on technical grounds, 1771; introduced bill taking away privilege from membersservants, 1770, but generally supported parliamentary privilege; created Baron Cranky, 1776, succeeding to Onflow barony the same year; comptroller of tbe household, 1777, and treasurer, 1779; lord f the bedchamber from 1780; present at marriage of George, prince of Wales with Mrs. FiUberbert, 1786; lord-lieutenant of Surrey; created earl, 1801.
Uborgb Onslow: '''Uborgb Onslow''' or GEORGES ([[1784]]-[[1853]]), musical composer; grandson of George Ouslow, flrt earl of Onblow; lived and died at Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne; studied under Hullinuudel and J. B. Cramer in KnirUnd, and afterwards in Paris; original honorary member of London Philharmonic Society, 1812; president of the Institut de France, 1842; composed quintet*, symphonies, quartets, sonatas for pianoforte, and trios for piano, violin, and violoncello, beside, three operas.
Richard Onslow: '''Richard Onslow''' ([[1528]]-[[1571]]), speaker of the House of Commons; barrister, Inner Temple; recorder of London, 1563; M.P., Steyuing, 16*7-71; solicitorgeneral, 1566; speaker of the House of Common*, 1566-71; probable author ofArguments relating to Sea Landes and Salt Shores (edited, 1855).
Sir Richard Onslow: '''Sir Richard Onslow''' ([[1601]]-[[1664]]), parliamentarian; grandson of Richard Onslow (1528-1671); knighted, 1624; M.P. for Surrey, 1628-9 and in Short and Long parliaments; raised a regiment for parliament, 1642; one of tbe colonels at siege of Basing House, 1644; libelled in Witber'sJusticiarius Justlficatus 1646; one of the secluded members, 1647, but sat in Cromwell's two parliament*; member of Cromwell's upper bouse, 1657, of Richard's parliament, 1659, and of tbe Convention parliament; intimate with Ashley Cooper (Shaftesbury).
Richard Onslow: '''Richard Onslow''' , first BAROX ONSLOW ([[1654]]1717), speaker of the House of Commons; grandson of Sir Richard Onslow (1601-1664); M.P., Guildford, 1679-87, Surrey, 1689-1710 and 1713-16, and St. Mawes, 1710-13; speaker, 1708-10: a lord of the admiralty, 16901693; privy councillor, 1710; chancellor of tbe exchequer, 1714-16; created peer, 1716.
Sir Richard Onslow: '''Sir Richard Onslow''' , first baronet ([[1741]]-[[1817]]), admiral, brother of George Onslow (1731-1792); took part in repulse of D'Estaiug in tbe Cul-de-sac, 1778, and in reliefs of Gibraltar, 1781, 1782; second in command in North Sea, 1796; created baronet for bis services at Cainperdowii and given freedom of the city, 1797; G.O.B., 1815.
Thomas Onslow: '''Thomas Onslow''' , second EARL OF OXSLOW ([[1755]]1827), M.P., Rye, 1775-84, Guildford, 1784-1806.
Thomas Onwhyn: '''Thomas Onwhyn''' (rf. [[1886]]), humorous draughtsman and engraver; executedillegitimateillustration* to Dickens's works, 1837-8; illustrated works by Cockton and others.
Johannes Opicius: '''Johannes Opicius''' (Jl. [[1497]]), writer of poems in praise of Henry VII.

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Mrs Opie: '''Mrs Opie''' . AMELIA ([[1769]]-[[1853]]), novelist and poet ; m: e Alderson: sought in marriage by Thomas Holcroft ; married John Opie, 1798: her tale Father and Daughterwell received, 1801, also her poems, 1802; met Fox and other celebrities In Paris; published Adeline Mowbray (suggested by story of Mary Wollstonecraft), 1804, andSimple Tales 1806; wrote memoir of her husband, 1809; paid frequent visits to London and saw much good society; became a quakcr under influence of the Gurneys, 1825; ceased writing stories after 1822, but issuedIllustrations of Lying 1826,Detraction Displayed 1828, andLays for the Dead 1833; much occupied in philanthropic movements; a street in Norwich named after her; intimate with Sydney Smith, Sheridan, Madame de Stael, and Lady Cork.
John Opie: '''John Opie''' ([[1761]]-[[1807]]), portrait and historical painter; eon of a Cornish carpenter; when employed as a travelling portrait-painter met Dr. Wolcot Peter Pindar; came with him to London, 1780; introduced to tbe court through Mrs. Boscaweu, and became fashionable as tbe Cornish wonder received commission from George III and painted many court ladies, 1782, when he began to exhibit at the Academy; elected A.R.A. after exhibition ofAssassination of Rizzio 1787; RJU 1788; much employed in illustrating; having divorced first wife married Amelia Alderson, 1798; lectured as professor of painting at tbe Academy, 1807; 3 R O'QUTNTST 978 O'REILLY died chiefly of overwork; buried In St Paul's. He Minted Dr. Johnson three time*, also Fox, Burke, Southey, Bartoloni, Mr. Inchbald, an.1 M.. Shflloy. , JKUKMIAH (.. 1657), Irish presbyterian; M.A.;ia.row, 1644; as minister of Hilly. -u. Antrim, MMMBded lor rrfusiuc to mid tin- Helfant representation against execution of Charles I; after submission in prebytery, IMS, became intermediary between it nnd government.
Edward Oram: '''Edward Oram''' (I. [[1770]]-[[1800]]X landscape-painter ; son of William Gram
William Oram: '''William Oram''' (rf. [[1777]]), painter and architect ; employed at Buckingham House and Hampton Court.
Princkss of Orange: '''Princkss of Orange''' ([[1631]]-[[1660]]).
Orcheyerd: '''Orcheyerd''' or ORCHARD. WILLIAM (rf. [[1504]]), maaon and architect; employed by Wayneflete at Magdalen College, Oxford, and at Eton.
Craven Ord: '''Craven Ord''' ([[1756]]-[[1838]]), antiquary ; nephew ot Robert Ord; rice-president of Society of Antiquaries and V.fLS,; assisted Gough, Nichols, and others; formed fine collection of impressions of brasses and of historical manuscripts; bis Suffolk collections in the British Museum.
Sir Harry St Ord: '''Sir Harry St Ord''' . GEORGE ([[1819]]-[[1885]]), colonial governor and major-general; served with royal engineers at Bomarsund, 1854: reported on naval works at Ascension, 1860: employed on West African questions, 1856-7;. lieutenant-governor of Dominica, 1857-60; governor of I the Bermudas, 1860-6; first colonial governor of Straits j Settlement*, 1867-73, of South Australia, 1877-9; major- ( 1869; G.C.M.G., 1881.
John Ord: '''John Ord''' ([[1729]] ?-[[1814]]), lawyer and politician, son of Robert Ord; B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1750, and lay fellow; barrister, Lincoln's Inn; master in chancery, 1778, and sometime chairman of committees in House of Commons; M.P. successively for Midhurst, Hastings, and Wendover (1774-90).
John Walker Ord: '''John Walker Ord''' ([[1811]]-[[1853]]), journalist and author; edited Metropolitan Literary Journal and Britannia published poems andHistory and Antiquities of Cleveland 1846.
Ord: '''Ord''' or ORDE, ROBERT (d. [[1778]]), chief baron of Scottish exchequer.
Orde: '''Orde''' 8m JOHN, first baronet ([[1751]]-[[1824]]), admiral; commanded Zebra at reduction of Philadelphia, 1778; present at reduction of Charleston, 1780; created baronet 790, for services as governor of Dominica (appointed 17K3): when third in command under St. Vincent made complaints of supersession by Nelson and Curtis: commanded squadron off FinHterre, 1804-5; admiral, 1805; M.r., Yarmouth (lale of Wight), 1807-24.
Orde: '''Orde''' afterwards ORDE-POWLETT, THOMAS fln-t KARON BOI.TOX (1746-1807), chief secretary for Ire land; brother of Sir John Orde; while fellow of u? SV 1 C111101 **** portraits of local celebrities; M. A., 1773; barrister, Lincoln's Inn; F.S.A., 1775; M.P., Aylesbury, 1780-4, Harwich, 1784-96, and in Irish parliament for Rathcormack, 1784-90: drew up fifth report of secret committee on Indian affairs, 1781 secretary to the treasury under Shelburue, 1782; as Irish aecrery introduced propositions for commercial union with England, 1786, and carded scheme of Irish education, :.created peer, 1797; governor of Isle of Wight, 1791; lord-lieutenant of Hampshire, 1800; friend of Rom iw VITAL (1075 ?), author of Historia Ecclesiastica: born in Bng Und, but throughout his life a monk of St. Evroult Sonnandy; vWted Croyland and Worcester; his work ompleted, 1141 (valuable after jwriod of Norman Con Sw?h KfSiS'L'Z Dud "* ltjl. translated into French, 1825, and into English, 1853-5 (Bohu).
Ordoar: '''Ordoar''' or OROAR (d. [[971]]Xealdonnauof ll b2ton. 8herlff
Ordgar: '''Ordgar''' or ORGAR (t. [[1097]]?), English noble; accused Elgar Atheling of treason, aud was killed in combat with his champion.
Rowland Mas Ordish: '''Rowland Mas Ordish''' oN is-.M -[[1886]]), engineer : made drawingsfor buildings of exhibition of 1851, and was employed in their re-erection at Sydcnham; patented straight chain suspension system for bridges, 1858; designed roofs of St. Pancras and other stations and of the Albert Hall; president of Society of Engineers, I860. O'REILLY, ALEXANDER (1722 ?-1794), Spanish general; born in Ireland; served against Austrians in Italy; in Austrian service against Prussians; joined French army, 1759, but soon re-entered Spanish service: served in Portuguese war, 1762; became governor of Havana and Louisiana; governor of Madrid during emeute of 1765; commanded disastrous expedition against Algiers, 1775; commander-in-chief in Andalusia and governor of Cadiz; died when about to lead army of Eastern Pyrenees against French. O'REILLY, ANDREW (1742-1832), Austrian general of cavalry; born in Ireland; served in Bavarian succession war, and against the Turks and in Flanders; captured by French, 1796; distinguished himself in Italy, 1800, and at Ooldrerio, 1805; as governor of Vienna surrendered to Napoleon, 1809. O'REILLY, EDMUND (1606-1669), Roman catholic archbishop of Armagh; prefect of college of Irish secular ecclesiastics at Louvain; vicar-general of Dublin, 1642-9; governor of Wicklow, 1642; deprived of vicar-generalship on suspicion of treachery, 1649, but restored, 1650; convicted of murder, 1654, but pardoned; archbishop of Armagh, c. 1654; lived at Lille till 1667; ordered to withdraw from Ireland, 1660; remained at Rome five years; attended Dublin synod, 1666; again banished, 1666; died at Saumur. O'REILLY, EDMUND JOSEPH (1811-1878), Irish Jesuit provincial; studied at Rome; professor of theology at Maynooth, 1838-50; teacher at St. Beuno's college and in the Roman catholic university of Ireland; superior of Milltown Port, Dublin, 1859-78: Irish Jesuit provincial, 1863-70; his Relations of the Church to Societyissued, 1892. O'REILLY, EDWARD (d. 1829), compiler ofIrishEnglish Dictionary (1817); published alsoChronological Account of nearly four hundred Irish Writers 1820, and prize essays on theBrehon laws, 1824, and the authenticity of Macpherson'sOssian 1829. O'REILLY, HUGH (1580-1653), Roman catholic bishop of Kilmore, 1625-8, and archbishop of Armagh, 1628-53. O'REILLY, HUGH (d. 1695 ?). O'REILLY, JOHN BOYLE (1844-1890), Irish revolutionist and author; enlisted in 10th hussars, really as Fenian agent; sentenced to death by court-martial, but his sentence commuted to penal servitude, 1866; escaped from West Australia in American whaler, 1869; ufter cruising in Indian Ocean settled in Boston, Massachusetts; took part in O'Neill's invasion of Canada, 1870, and in organising rescue by the Catalpa of convicts in West Australia, 1876; edited thePilotand published four volumes of poems and the convict storyMoondyne 1880; died at Boston, Massachusetts. O'REILLY, MILES (pseudonym). See HALI-IN or HALPINE, CHARLES GRAHAM, 1829-1868. O'REILLY, MYLES WILLIAM PATRICK (18251880), Irish politician; B.A. London, 1846; LL.D. Rome: commanded Irish brigade in papal service: ns M.r. for Longford (1862-79) supported Butt; assistant-oommi*siouer of intermediate education, 1879; compiler of a work on Irish catholic martyrs, 1868. O'REILLY, PHILIP MArHUGH (d. 1657 ?), Irish rebel; prominent in Irish parliament as member for Cavuii, 1C39-41; active promoter of rebellion in the county, though discouraging outrage; besieged In-h.-d:i and captured other places, 1,42; colonel under Owen Hoc O'Neill, his brother-in-law: commissioner in the confederate's treaty with royalists, 1646; captured, ir.17: served under Hugh O'Neill (jl. 1642-1660) at Clonmel, 1650; laid down his arms and went abroad, 1653; died at Louvain in Spanish service.
Obem: '''Obem''' O'ROURKE
William Orem: '''William Orem''' (Jt. [[1702]]), author ol Description of the Chanonry, Cathedral, and King's Coll. Aberdeen printed, 1791.
Earls Ok Orford: '''Earls Ok Orford''' . Sec RUSHELL, EDWARD, [[1653]]1727: WAI.I-OLK, SIK KDUKHT, first HAUL of the second creation, 1G70-1715; WAU-OI.K, H.H.MI.., fourth EARL, 1717-1797.
Kobert Orford: '''Kobert Orford''' (Jt. [[1890]]), Dominican writer.
Robert Orford: '''Robert Orford''' (rf. [[1310]]), bluhop of Kly, l:".f.i i:;n-j; i.i-iiop. HiiiL- in; refused continuation in see by Archbi.-lmp Winclidsra, but upheld by the pope after visit to Rome.
Orger: '''Orger''' Miis. MARY ANN ([[1788]]-[[1849]]), actress; nit Ivers; married George Orger, 1804; appeared as Lydia Languish at Dritry Lane, London, 1808; afterward* acted at the Lyceum, London; with Vestris at the Olympic and Covent Garden, London, but after 1816 usually seen at Drury Lan; excelled in broad farce.
Oriel: '''Oriel''' first BARON ([[1740]]-[[1828]]). See FOSTER, JOHN. J
Hugh Dk Orivalle: '''Hugh Dk Orivalle''' (d. [[1085]]), bishop of London, 1075-K5; a leper.
Earls of Orkney: '''Earls of Orkney''' . {See PAUL, d. [[1099]] ; SIM -I.AIK,

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Hkxry Sir: '''Hkxry Sir''' , first EARL, d. [[1400]]?; SINCLAIR, HKNKY, second EARL, d. 1418; SINCLAIR, SIR WILLIAM, EARL OF CAITHXKSS, 1404V-1480; STKWART, ROBERT, d. 1593; STKWART, PATRICK, d. 1614; HAMILTON, LORD GBOBUR, 1666-1737.
Countess of Orkney: '''Countess of Orkney''' ([[1657]] ?-[[1733]]). See VILLIKW,
Elizabeth: '''Elizabeth'''
Duchess of Orleans: '''Duchess of Orleans''' , fifth daughter of Charles I. (1644-167U).
Orlton: '''Orlton''' or ORLETON, ADAM OF (d. [[1345]]). See
Adam: '''Adam'''
Orm: '''Orm''' or ORMIN (fl. [[1200]]?), author of 'Ormulum' (metrical paraphrases of the gospels of the year, with commentary); Augustiuian mouk of north-east Mercia; unique manuscript of hisOrmulumin Bodleian, probably author's own copy (first printed by R. Meadows White, 1852).
Daniel Orme: '''Daniel Orme''' ([[1766]] ?-[[1832]] ?), portrait- painter and engraver to George III; exhibited at Royal Academy, 1797-1801, and at Manchester.
Robert Orme: '''Robert Orme''' ([[1728]]-[[1801]]), author of History of the Military Transactions of the British Nation in Indostan from 1745(vol. i. 1763, ii., iii. 1778); educated at Harrow; entered service of East India Company, 1743; as member of Madras council, 1754-8, recommended appointment of Olive to command against Suruj-udDowlah; commissary-general, 1757-8; captured by French on voyage to England, 1759; historiographer to East India Company; published Historical Fragments of the Mogul Empire, the Morattoes, and English Concerns in Indostan from 1659 (1782); intimate with Dr. Johnson; his collections of Indian tracts aud manuscripts preserved at India office.
William Orme: '''William Orme''' ([[1787]]-[[1830]]), nonconformist biographer; aided in formation of Congregational Union of Scotland, 1813; pastor of Camberwell Green, London, 1824; foreign secretary of London Missionary Society, 1824; published memoirs of John Owen, 1820, William Kiffin, 1823, John Urquhart, 1827, and Life and Times of Baxter(posthumously, 1830).
Edward Latham Ormerod: '''Edward Latham Ormerod''' ([[1819]]-[[1873]]), physician; sixth son of George Onnerod: educated at Rugby aud Caius College, Cambridge; M.D., 1851; F.R.S., 1872 i physician to Sussex County Hospital, 1853; author of pathological papers in St. Bartholomew's Hospital Reports, and British Social Wasps 1868.
George Ormerod: '''George Ormerod''' ([[1785]]-[[1873]]), author of ' History of the County Palatinate and City of Chester 1819: of Brasenose College, Oxford; D.C.L., 1818; F.R.S., 1819; published eneulogical works relating to Lancashire and Cheshire, and papers on Roman and British remains in Gloucestershire.
George Wareing Ormerod: '''George Wareing Ormerod''' ([[1810]]-[[1891]]), geologist; sou of George Ormerod; M.A. Brasenoee Collet, xford, 1*36: published papers on Devonshire and Cheshire formation,.; indexed pub. Geological Society... 260
Ormerod: '''Ormerod''' oLIVKIl ([[1580]]?-16MX controversialist : B.A. Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1599; held livings in Somerset; published treatises against puritans and Roman catholics.
William Ime Ormerod: '''William Ime Ormerod''' i'.s ([[1818]]-[[1860]]), anatomist and surgeon: son of George Ormenxi; friend of Sir James Paget: demonstrator in anatom Bartholomew's, 1836-44; practised at Oxford; published 'Clinical Collections and Observations In Surgery 1846.
Objesby: '''Objesby''' or ORMSBY, WILLIAM DK d. [[1317]]), judge; justice in eyre for northern counties ot ~ 1 2:r; m.stice of king's bench, 1296; as justice of ticoUand carried out with some harshness Edward I's measures, and was attacked at Scone, 1297; chief of justices of trailbaston in Norfolk and Suffolk, 1305; continued to act under Edward II aud to be summoned to parliament.
Ormidale: '''Ormidale''' Lt HD ([[1802]]-[[1880]]). See HAcrAm.N-F,
Robert: '''Robert'''
Ormin: '''Ormin''' (. [[1200]] ?).
Lord Ormiston: '''Lord Ormiston''' ([[1656]]-[[1736]]). See COCKBURN,
Adam: '''Adam'''
Lord Ormond: '''Lord Ormond''' ([[1530]] ?-[[1592]]). See CHAMBERS,
David: '''David'''
Dukkh Ormonde: '''Dukkh Ormonde''' or. See BUTLER, JAMES, first
Dukk: '''Dukk''' [[1610]]-[[1688]]; BUTLKII, JAMKS second DUKE, [[166]]*1745.J

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Ormonde: '''Ormonde''' first EARL OK ([[1609]]-[[1656]]). See DOUGLAS,
Archibald: '''Archibald'''
Earls of Ormonde: '''Earls of Ormonde''' . See BUTLER, JAM, second
Earl: '''Earl''' [[1331]]-[[1382]] ; BUTLER, JAMKS, fourth EARL, d. [[1452]] :
Jajcbl Butur: '''Jajcbl Butur''' fifth EARL, [[1420]]- [[1461]] ; BUTLEK, JOHN, sixth EARL, d. 1478; BUTLER, SIR PIERCE, eighth EARL d. 1539; BUTLER, THOMAS, tenth EARL, 1532-1614; BUTLER, WALTER, eleventh EARL, 1569-1633; BUTLKR, JAMES, twelfth EARL, 161U-1688.
Sir James Ormonde: '''Sir James Ormonde''' (d. [[1497]]), lord-treaenrer of Ireland; natural sou of James Butler, fifth earl of Ormonde; calledBlack James knighted for services in Ireland during Simnel's rising; lord-treasurer of Ireland, 1492-4; as acting head of his family engaged in constant feuds with Kildare aud the Geraldines; served with Poynings against Warbeck, 1494; killed by Kir Piers Butler near Kilkenny.
John Ormsby: '''John Ormsby''' ([[1829]]-[[1895]]), author; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1843; entered Middle Temple, 1848: published translations from Spanish, includingPoenia del Cid(in English verse and prose), 1879, andDon Quixote 1885.
William De Ormsby: '''William De Ormsby''' (d. [[1317]]).
George Ornsby: '''George Ornsby''' ([[1809]]-[[1886]]), antiquary ; vicar of Ffcblake, 1850; hon. M.A. Durham, 1872; F.S.A., 1873; prebendary of York, 1879; publishedSketches of Durham 1846, and Diocesan History of York 1882; edited Dean Granville'sRemains(vol. i. 1861, vol. li. 1866), and Cosin'sCorrespondence(two volumes), 1869-72.
Robert Ornsby: '''Robert Ornsby''' ([[1820]]-[[1889]]), classical scholar and biographer: brother of George Ornsby; B.A. Lincoln College, Oxford, 1840; fellow of Trinity College, Oxford, 1843; M.A.; became a Romanist, 1847; tome time professor of Greek and Latin in Irish Catholic University; fellow of Royal University of Ireland, 1882; published lives of St. Francis de Sales, 1866, and of Jstnes Robert Hope-Scott, 1884; publishedThe Greek Testament from Cardinal Mai's edition of the Vatican Bible,* 1860.
Baron Oronsay: '''Baron Oronsay''' ([[1793]]-[[1874]]). See McNuu, DrxcAN, BARON OOLONBAY aud OKONKAY. O'ROURKE, SIR IillIAN-KA-MUKTHA (d. 1691), declared the O'Rourke, 1664; knighted and allowed to regain possession of Leitrim by the English, 1678, but rebelled, 1680; invaded Oonnauifht, 1680; refused to acknowledge the governor and protected refugee O'ROURKE 960
Osborn: '''Osborn''' Spaniards, 1688; driven out by Sir Richard Hiugham, 15W;flil to Scotland, but wa given up by James VI and executed; generally identified with the proud Irish rebel of Bacon's essayOf Custom and Education xli. O'ROURKE. KKIAN 0GB or BUI THA.OH (d. 1604 X natural son of Sir Brian-na-Murtlia O'Boorke, whom he succeeded as O'Rourke; made war on the English and the O'Donuells alternately. O'ROURKE, EDMUND (1814-1879). O'ROURKE, TIEKNAN (rf. 1172), king of Breifne (Tighearnan Ua Ruairc); made war on Meath and Oonnaught: expelled from chieftainship, 1141, but soon restored; attacked O'Connor and (1148) invaded Ulidia; bit wife carried off by O'Connor and Diarmait Mac Murchadha, 1152, but reparation made 1167; slain by Hugo de Lacy.
Hugh Orr: '''Hugh Orr''' ([[1717]]-[[1798]]), inventor of machines for cleaning flax-seed and for the manufacture of cotton; emigrated from Scotland to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where he introduced the first trip-hammer and the first muskets.
James Orr: '''James Orr''' ([[1770]]-[[1816]]), United Irishman and poet of Ballycarry; fought at Antrim, 1798: his song,The Irishman erroneously attributed to Currau.
John Orr: '''John Orr''' ([[1760]]?-[[1835]]), lieutenant-general of the Madras army; while governor of Pondicherry rendered important services to Sir Eyre Coote's army as commander of a flying column, 1780-4; afterwards commanded Lord Macartney's bodyguard; chief officer of 1st native cavalry In second Mysore war, 1790-2.
William Orr: '''William Orr''' ([[1766]]-[[1797]]), United Irishman; charged with administering a treasonable oath to soldiers, 1796: tried at Carrickfergus, and though defended by Curran (who brought for ward affidavits of improper influence on the jury) convicted and executed; his memory popularised in Dreunan's poem.
Earls Op Orrery: '''Earls Op Orrery''' . See BOYLE, ROGER, first
Earl: '''Earl''' [[1621]]-[[1679]] ; BOYI,E, CHAULKS, fourth EABL, [[1676]]1731 -. BOYLE, JOHN, fifth EAKL, 1707-1762.
Countess of Orrery: '''Countess of Orrery''' ( [[1746]]-[[1840]]). See MONCKTOX,
Mary: '''Mary'''
Orr: '''Orr''' 1DGE, BENJAMIN BROGDEN ([[1814]]-[[1870]]), antiquary; member of court of common council of London, 1863-9; chief works, Account of Citizens of London and their Rulers, 1060 to 1807(1867), andIllustrations of Jack Cade's Rebellion (1869).
Jacobus Colius Ortelianus: '''Jacobus Colius Ortelianus''' ([[1563]]-[[1628]]), nephew of Abraham Ortelius; a London silkmerchant; published De Statu Civitatis Loudineusis peste laborantis 1604, and other works.
Abraham Ortelius: '''Abraham Ortelius''' ([[1527]]-[[1598]]), map-maker of Antwerp; became intimate with Camdeii in England; geographer to Philip II of Spain, 1573; helped Humphrey Uwyd with map of England and Wales; published "TlMilliiiii Orbis Terrarum 1570; died at Antwerp.
Arthur Orton: '''Arthur Orton''' ([[1834]] - [[1898]]), the Tichbonie claimant; youngest sou of a butcher at Wappiug; went to sea, c. 1849; deserted at Valparaiso; lived eighteen months at Melipilla and returned to England, 1851; entered his father's business; emigrated to Australia, 1852, and ceased to correspond with his family, 18*4; returned to England, 1866, at invitation of Lady Tichborne (*. 1868X widow of Sir James Francis Doughty Tichbornc, tenth barouet (d. 1862), who had convinced herself from descriptions that he was her eldest son Roger Charles, who was reported to have been drowned at sea in 1854, and whose will wad proved, 1855; was received by Lady Tichborue, who professed to recognise in him her long-lost son: brought ejectment action (1871-2) against Sir Henry Tichborue, twelfth baronet, and posthumous heir of Sir Alfred Tichborne, Sir James's younger sou, who bad succeeded as eleventh baronet, 1862, and died, 1866; at the trial, which lasted 102 days, Serjeant Hallantinc led for the claimant, and Sir John afterwards Lord chief-jiutice) Coleridge and Mr. Hawkins, Q.r. (afterwards Sir Henry Hawkins, lord Brampton), lor the trustee* of the Tichborne estates; filially Serjeant Ballantinc elected to be nou-suited; the claimant was accordingly arrested for perjury, was tried, 1873-4 (188 days), and was sentenced to fourteen yearspenal servitude, Mr. Hawkins leading for the crown aud Edward Vaughau Hyde Kenealy representing the claimant. He was released, 1884, and subsequently died in poverty in Maryleboue, after publishing (1895) in the People newspaper, a signed confession of his imposture, which he is said afterwards to have recanted.
Job Orton: '''Job Orton''' ([[1717]]-[[1783]]), dissenting minister ; educated at Shrewsbury, where he was minister of a united congregation of presbyteriaus and independents, 1741-66; assistant to Doddridge at Northampton, 1739-41; afterwards retired to Kidderminster, where he kept up an extensive correspondence; published Memoirs of Doddridge 1766, and theological and devotional works.

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Reginald Orton: '''Reginald Orton''' ([[1810]]-[[1862]]), surgeon to Suuderland Eye Infirmary; instrumental in obtaining repeal of glass and window duties; patented a lifeboat and reel life-buoy, 1845.
John Orum: '''John Orum''' (d. [[1436]] ?), vice-chancellor of Oxford University, 1406 and 1408; D.D. University College, Oxford; canon of Wells, 1410; archdeacon of Cornwall, 1411; chancellor of Exeter, 1429-36; author of Lectures (Latin) on the Apocalypse
Osbald: '''Osbald''' (d. [[799]]), king of Northumbria, [[796]]; outlawed after twenty-seven daysreign; fled to Lindisfarne, but left on Alcuhi's exhortation and became abbot among the Picts.
George Osbaldeston: '''George Osbaldeston''' ([[1787]]-[[1866]]), sportsman ; master of hounds while at Brasenose College, Oxford; master of Quoru hounds, 1817-21 and 1823-8, afterwards of Pytchley; rode two hundred miles in ten consecutive hours, and fought duel with Lord George Bentinck, 1831; M.P., East Retford, 1812-18.
Osbaldeston: '''Osbaldeston''' or OSBOLSTON, LAMBERT ([[1594]]1659), master of Westminster School; educated at Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1619 (incorporated M.A. Cambridge, 1628); had joint-patent of mastership, 1621; master of Westminster School, 1625-39; prebendary of Westminster, Lincoln, and Wells; sentenced to the pillory, fine, and forfeiture, for letters reflecting on Laud, 1639; restored to benefices by Long parliament.
Richard Osbaldeston: '''Richard Osbaldeston''' ([[1690]]-[[1764]]), bishop of Carlisle and London; M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1714; fellow of Peterhouse, 1714; D.D., 1726; chaplain to George II and tutor to George III; bishop of Carlisle, 1747-62, of London, 1762-4; neglected Carlisle diocese and prohibited introduction of statuary at St. Paul's, London, patronised John Jortin
Osbaldeston: '''Osbaldeston''' or OSBOLSTON, WILLIAM ([[1577]]1645), divinity professor at Gresham College, London; brother of Lambert Osbaldeston; professor, 16101611; deprived of benefices by parliament.
Osbrith Osberht: '''Osbrith Osberht''' , or OSBYRHT (d. [[867]]), underking of Northumbria; deposed, 866; defeated and slain by Danes at York, together with his rival, JElla (d. 867) 08BERN (ft. 1090), hagiographer; sub-prior and precentor of Christ Church, Canterbury; compiled lives of Dunstan, Alphege, and Archbishop Odo of Canterbury, under Lanfranc's direction; treatise* on music also attributed to him.
Osbern: '''Osbern''' or OSBERT (f. [[1103]]), bishop of Exeter, and chancellor in early years of William I; brother of William Fitzosbert; chaplain to Edward the Confessor; bishop of Exeter, 1072-1 103.
Ol Audi Anus Osbern: '''Ol Audi Anus Osbern''' (. [[1148]]), classical scholar ; monk of Gloucester under Hamelin.
of Stoke Osbert: '''of Stoke Osbert''' (jf. [[1136]]).
Osbolston: '''Osbolston'''
Wyddel Osborn: '''Wyddel Osborn''' (the IKKSHMAN)(.!. [[1280]]), founder of Merionethshire families; migrated from Ireland, and was perhaps a Geraldiue.
Eli As Osborn: '''Eli As Osborn''' ([[1643]]-[[1720]]), quaker ; imprisoned or non-payment of tithes, 1670; built meetiug-houtx- at
Osborn: '''Osborn''' 981
Osborne: '''Osborne''' Ilminster; imprisoned, IfiKO; mib-wqiu-ntly preached in western counties; his autobiography published, 1723.
George Osborn: '''George Osborn''' ([[1808]]-[[1891]]), president of Wesleyan conference, 1863 and 1881; professor of divinity ut Kii-hinund College, 1KGH-85; published Poetical Work? of J. and Wrsli-y lHC,and -Outline* of NVexlvyan Bibliography 1869.
John Osborn: '''John Osborn''' ([[1584]] ?-[[1634]] ?), worker in pressed horn and whalebone; settled at Amsterdam, 1600.
Robert Durie Osborn: '''Robert Durie Osborn''' ([[1835]]-[[1889]]), orientalist and soldier; saw service in the Indian mutiny, 1857-9, and served in Afghan campaign of 1879; retired as lieutenant-colonel, 1879; published Islam under the Arabs1876, andIslam under the Khalifa of Baghdad 1K77, also Lawn Tennis 1881, and other work*; wlu-n editor of theStatesman 1879-80, opposed Lord Lytton's Indian policy.
Sherard Osborn: '''Sherard Osborn''' ([[1822]]-[[1875]]), rear-admiral and author: commanded tender at blockade of Quedah, 1838-9; served in Chinese war, 1840-3; commanded the Pioneer steam-tender in Captain Austin's arctic expedition, 1850-1, and in Sir Edward Belcher's expedition, 1852-4; O.B. for services against Russia in Sea of Azov, 1855; escorted gunboats to Canton, 1857, and took Lord Elgin to Shanghai, Yedo, and up the Yangtze to Hankow, 1858; managing director of Telegraph Construction Company, 1867-73: rear-admiral, 1873; member of the Arctic Committee of 1874-5; published Last Voyage and Fate of Sir John Franklin and other works on Arctic exploration (collected, 1865).
Dorothy Osborne: '''Dorothy Osborne''' , afterwards LADY TKMPLB (1627-1695).
Sir Edward Osborne: '''Sir Edward Osborne''' ([[1630]] 9-[[1591]]), lord mayor of London: said to have rescued infant daughter of Sir William Hewett from the Thames when apprentice, c. 1545; married her, and succeeded to Hewett's business and estates; traded with Spain and Turkey: obtained incorporation of Turkey company, and was its first governor; president of St. Thomas's Hospital, London, 1586-91; alderman of London, 1573, sheriff, 1575, lord mayor, 1583; knighted, 1584; M.P. for the city of London, 1586; ancestor of first Duke of Leeds.
Francis Osborne: '''Francis Osborne''' ([[1593]]-[[1659]]), author of ' Advice to a Son 1656; master of horse to William Herbert, third earl of Pembroke; afterwards in office of lordtreasurer's remembrancer, and employed under Commonwealth at Oxford; friend of Hobbes; his Advice ridiculed by John Heydon (Jl. 1667), but one of the most popular contemporary works; published also Traditional Memoirs of Reigns of Queen Elizabeth and King James I 1658, and other works (first collected, 1673).
Francis Osborne: '''Francis Osborne''' , fifth DUKK OF LEKDS ([[1751]]1799), politician; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1769; D.O.L., 1773; as Marquis of Carmarthen represented Eye and Helston, 1774-5; called to House of Lords as Baron Osbome of Kivetou, 1776, but known as Carmarthen till his succession to dukedom, 1789; lord chamberlain to George Ill's queen, and privy councillor, 1777: dismiss! from lord-lieutenancy of East Riding of Yorkshire for opposition to Lord North, 1780; restored by second Rockingham ministry and named ambassador extraordinary to Paris, 1782; foreign secretary under Pitt, 1783-91, resigning on question of Russian armament; took part in negotiations for coalition between Pitt and Fox, 1791; hisPolitical Memorandaprinted, 1884.
George Alexander Osborne: '''George Alexander Osborne''' ([[1806]]-[[1893]]X pianist and composer; appointed instructor to eldest sou of Prince of Orange by influence of Prince de Chimay; as chapel-master of Prince of Orange at Brussels gave successful concerts, and collaborated with De Bcriot; captured by revolutionists, 1830; while in Paris (1831-44) intimate with Berlioz and Chopin; accompanied Chopin in F minor concerto, 1832; returned to England (1844) where he played, taught pupils, and composed chamber and violin music, overtures, and two operas; his Pluie de Perles published in Paris.

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Osborne: '''Osborne''' or OSBORN, HENRY ([[1698]]7-[[1771]]), admiral: pneut in action off Cape Passaro, 1718; commanded the Princess Caroline in Toulon action, 1744: commamler-in-elnef on Leeward Island! station, 174H; in Mfliterranenn, 1757-8. where he capturvd two French ships; a-lniirul of the white and rice-admiral of England,
Peregrine Osborne: '''Peregrine Osborne''' , second DUKI OF LEKDS J65H- 17:".i), vir,. Admiral; created Viscount Osborne in h peerage, 1674: summoned to parliament as Baron Osborne of Kiveton, 1690, but known a* Earl of Danny, 1689-94, and Marquii of Carmarthen, 16941712 {captain of the Windsor Castle at Barnenr, 1692: led covering squadron at attempted landing in Camaret Bay, 1694: allowed valuable East Indiaman to be captured, 1695; vice-admiral of the white, 1702; succeeded to dukedom, 1712.
Peter Osborne: '''Peter Osborne''' ([[1521]]-[[1892]]X keeper of the privy parse to Edward VI: of Cambridge and Lincoln Inn; barrister; friend of Sir John Cheke and other leading reformers: ecclesiastical commissioner, 1566; M.I, llnrsham, 1562-3, Plyrapton, 1572, Aldeburgh, 1684-6, and Westminster, 1588; an authority on commercial matters; executor of Archbishop Parker; member of commission of oyer and termiuer, 1570.
Sir Peter Osborne: '''Sir Peter Osborne''' ([[1684]]-[[1663]]), governor of Guernsey: grandson of Peter Osborne; knighted, 1611: M.P., Corfe Castle, 1623-4 and 1625: held Canto Cornet (Guernsey) for Charles I till 1646.
Ralph Bernal Osborne: '''Ralph Bernal Osborne''' ([[1808]]-[[1882]]). See
Osbornk Bkuxal: '''Osbornk Bkuxal''' .
Ruth Osborne: '''Ruth Osborne''' ([[1680]]-[[1751]]), reputed witch: died from effects of ducking by mob at Longmaratone, Buckinghamshire: a chimney-sweep hanged for her murder at Tring; last victim of English belief in witchcraft,
Lord Sidney Godolphin Osborne: '''Lord Sidney Godolphin Osborne''' ([[1808]]1889), philanthropist; of Rugby and Brasenose College, Oxford; B.A., 1830: rector of Stoke Pogis, 1832, of Durweston, Dorset, 1841-75; visited the Nightingale hospitals at Scutari during Crimean war and western Ireland during the famine; as S. G. 0 addressed letters to The Times on agricultural, social, educational, and other matters (selection issued, 1888); published various works.
Sir Thomas Osborne: '''Sir Thomas Osborne''' , successively first EARL OF DAXBY, MARQDIS OF CARMARTHEN, and DUKK ox LKKDS (1631-1712), statesman; great-grandson of Sir Fxlward Osborne; succeeded to baronetcy and Yorkshire estates, 1647; introduced at court by Buckingham; high sheriff of Yorkshire, 1661; M.P., York, 1665; attacked lord-chancellor Clarendon; treasurer of the navy, 1671; made privy councillor and a Scottish peer, 1673, and soon after lord high treasurer of England and a British peer; created earl and lord-lieutenant of the West Riding, 1674; managed the House of Commons during his five yearsadministration by corruption, and enriched himself, but tried to maintain national credit and to neutralise French influence: failed to pass proposal to make profession of passive obedience necessary qualification for office, 1675; K.G., 1677; made peace with Holland and promoted marriage of Mary, the Duke of York's daughter, with William of Orange, 1677; obliged to connive at secret treaty between Charles II and Louis XIV, 1676, and to demand Charles II's pension from France, 1678: impeached, 1678, after betrayal by Ralph Montagu of his letters to Louis XIV, being also charged with concealing thePopish plot: received pardon from Charles II under great seal and promise of marquisate on resignation, 1679, but his impeachment being revived in new parliament, although the trial was not proceeded with, he was kept prisoner in the Tower of London: was accused by Gates of plotting murder of Godfrey: refused bail in 1682 and 1683, but granted it, 1684, and released from Tower: resumed seat in House of Lords. 1685; on the dismissal of Halifax (1685) joined the opposition to James II, became reconciled with the whigs, signed the invitation to William of Orange, and secured York for him, hut supported the claim of the Princess Mary (Mary II) to the crown: lord-president of the council, 1689-99, being virtually prime minister, 1690-5; created marquis, 1689, and duke, 1694; lordlieutenant of Yorkshire, 1692-9: bitterly attacked by whigs and accused of Jacobite intrigues; supported
Osborne: '''Osborne''' 982 O'SULLIVAN Triennial bill, 1694; impeached for receiving bribe to . iuiru-r, 1695, but proceedings not concluded; created D.O.L. of Oxford and cmum - m rof trade, 1696: discouraged attainder of Fen wick: att.-u-k.il Halifax in House of Lonls, 1702; granted pension, 17U); published defences of his conduct under Charles II, 1710; l.-ft large fortune; his papers acquired by British Museum, 1869.
Thomas Osborne: '''Thomas Osborne''' (d. [[1767]]), bookseller ; at his bop in Gray Inn Gateway issued Richardson's Pamela the catalogue (1743-6) of the Harleian Library purchased by him. and the Harleian Miscellany(1744-6): tttirifwd in the Dnnciud: principal bookseller of his time, but ignorant of books; beaten by Dr. Johnson for .ii.;. rM.. i, v.
William Osborne: '''William Osborne''' ([[1736]]-[[1808]]), man-midwife; prm-tisfd as surgeon and became M.D. of St. Andrews, 1777; lectured on obstetrics, and publishedEssay on Laborious Paturitiou 1783; opposed Cwsarian section.
Morgan Osborne: '''Morgan Osborne''' , SIR GEORGE ([[1826]]-[[1897]]). M *
Osbrith: '''Osbrith''' (. [[867]]).
Osburga: '''Osburga''' or 08BURH (fl. [[861]]), wife of Ethelwulf, king of the West-Saxons, ami mother of Alfred the Great and three other kings. 08GAR, OSCAR, or ORDGAR (d. 984), abbot of Abingdon, 963-84; brought Benedictine rule from Fleury; finished buildings begun by Ethelwold 08GITH or OSYTH (fl. 7th cent. ?)
Adam De Osgodby: '''Adam De Osgodby''' (d. [[1316]]), keeper of the rolls of chancery, 1296-1316, and temporary keeper of great seal under Edward I and Edward II; held numerous offices and attended Edward II's council in later years.
Clapa Osgod: '''Clapa Osgod''' (d. [[1054]]), thegn in the service of Cnut; outlawed by Edward the Confessor, 1046; took service with Swegeu Estrithson of Denmark, and harried Essex coast, 1049; died probably in England; Olapham said to be named from his house there. nadianfudge;
William Osgoode: '''William Osgoode''' ([[1754]]-[[1824]]), Ca M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1777; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1779; publishedRemarks on Laws of Descent 1779; chief-justice of Upper Canada, 1792-4, of Lower Canada, 1794-1801; as president of committee of public lands carried on contest with Prescott (lieutenantgovernor), who espoused cause of French Canadians; member of royal commissions on courts of law. O'SHANASBY, SIR JOHN (1818-1883), ui'taXL statesman; left Ireland, 1839; settled in Melbourne, 1846; agitated for separation from New South Wale and against penal settlements; member for Melbourne in legislative council, 1861: member of gold commiss; on 1886; elected for Melbourne and Kilmore to first leeislaSSTSS 1 * Victoria. 185; Premier of Victoria, 1867, 1868-9, and 1861-3; member of legislative council for central province, 1868-74; K.C.M.G., 1874; supported free trade, immigration, and Australian federation; negotiated first Victorian loan and carried Crown Lands Act (1862) and Local Government Act. O'BHAUGHHESSY, ARTHUR WILLIAM EDGAR (1844-1881), poet and herpetologist: assistant in zoological department, British Museum, from 1803; published Epic of Women 1870, Lays of France 1872, and Music ami Moonlight 1874: collaborated with wife inToyland 1875; English correspondent ofLe Livre O'SHAUGHNESSY, WILLIAM (1674-1741general in French service; of Gort, 06. Galway -went to France with Daniel O'Brien's Irish brigade, 1696; served ben* , *. R WILLIAM BROOKE OW9 i U IKi n tei * ra p "wSS Brooke, 1861; M.D. Edinburgh, 1830: F.H.S., 1843; sometime surgeon in Bengal army and professor of .-lii-iiustry at Calcutta; laid down first Indian telegraphs as director-general, 1863; knighted, 1866; published works on chemistry.
Oshere: '''Oshere''' (. [[680]]). under-king of the Hwiccii.
Oskytel: '''Oskytel''' (d. ( .)7 1 ), bishop of Dorchester, [[950]], and archbishop of York, 956-71; invited Oswald (d. 992) to live with him, 958, and learnt from him Benedictine rule.
Oslac: '''Oslac''' (fl. [[954]]-[[975]]), Northumbrian earl; ruled Deirn under Edgar, 954-75; styled the great earl in * Saxon Chronicle banished, 975.
Edward Osler: '''Edward Osler''' ([[1798]]-[[1863]]), author of 'Life of Admiral Viscount Exmouth(1835); house-surgeon at Swansea Infirmary, 1819-25; when naval surgeon visited West Indies and wrote The Voyage a poem; collaborated with William John Hall in the Mitre HymnBook publishedChurch and King editedRoyal Cornwall Gazette from 1841.
Osmund: '''Osmund''' (. [[758]]), king of the South-Saxons.
Osmund: '''Osmund''' (fl. [[803]]), bishop of London.
Osmund: '''Osmund''' or OSMER, SAINT (d. [[1099]]), bishop of Salisbury; accompanied his uncle, William of Normandy, to England; acted as chancellor, 1072-8, and was employed in Domesday survey; bishop of Salisbury, 1078-99; consecrated Sarum Cathedral, 1092; founded chapter on Norman model and drew up an Ordinal and Consuetudinary for the diocese Use of Sarum); canonised, 1457, when his bones were translated to Salisbury; Register of St. Osmund printed, 1883-4.

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Osred: '''Osred''' ([[697]] ?-[[716]]), king of Northumbria, [[705]]-16, succeeding his father, Aldfrith, after Eadwulf s short usurpation; ruled with violence; slain in battle with his kinsman, Cenred.
Osred: '''Osred''' (d. [[792]]), king of Northumbria : succeeded Alf wold, 788, but was captured, tonsured, and banished to Man by Ethelred, 789; returned secretly, but was taken and put to death.
Osric: '''Osric''' (d. [[634]]), king of Deira, [[633]]-4 ; cousin of Edwin of Northumbria; defeated and slain by Otedwalla (d. 634)
Osric: '''Osric''' (d. [[729]]), king of Northumbria ; grandson of Oswy; sometimes identified with Osric, king of the Hwiccii; founded Gloucester Abbey.
Ossian: '''Ossian''' or OISIN, legendary character in Gaelic literature: said to have been associate of Fionn and other third-century warriors at court of Tara and to have related their exploits to St. Patrick; Macpherson's translations inconsistent with accurate knowledge of Gaelic literature.
Ossington: '''Ossington''' first VISCOUNT ([[1800]]-[[1873]]). See
John Evklyx Denmon: '''John Evklyx Denmon''' .
Earls of Ossory: '''Earls of Ossory''' . See BUTLKR, SIR PIERCE or
Pikrs: '''Pikrs''' first EARL, d. [[1639]]; BUTIJSR, THOMAS, third
Earl: '''Earl''' [[1532]]-[[1614]] ; BUTLKK, WALTKR, fourth EARL, [[1569]]1633; BUTLKU, JAMRH, fifth EARL, 1610-1688. T{ 8SORY, styled EARL OP (1634-1880). See BUTLKR,
Lord Op Ossory: '''Lord Op Ossory''' (d. [[888]]).
William Ostler: '''William Ostler''' (fl. [[1601]]-[[1623]]), actor; when one of the children of Queen Elizabeth's chapel, played in Jonson'sPoetaster 1601: appeared also in theAlchemist 1610, andCatiline 1611; played Antonio in Duchess of Malfy c. 1616.
Ostrith: '''Ostrith''' or OSTHRYTH (d. [[697]]), queen of Mercia : daughter of Ouwy; married Ethelred, son of Penda of Mercia, 675; removed bones of St. Oswald to Bardney Abbey; murdered by Mercian nobles. O'SULLIVAN or O'SULLTVAN-BEAREDONALL 1560-1618), chief of the O'Sullivans of Beare co. Cork held Dunboy Castle with Spanish garrison against Sir George Oarew, 1602; after its capture retired toGlengariff and Ulster; ennobled by Philip III of Spain; killed by a refugee at Madrid. O'SUKLIVAN
Otoole: '''Otoole''' O'SULLIVAN, (SiK) JOHN (fl. 174 7), adjutant-general to the Young Pretender; served In French army during war of Austrian succession; assisted Lochiel in capture of Kdinbtiivli, 17 ir,. and drew up rebel army at Culloden, 1746; after wards, escaped to France; knighted by the Pretender, 1747. O'SULLIVAN, MOKTIMKH ( 1791 ?-1859) v Irish protestant divine; M. A. Trinity Colliya, Dublin, 1H32; Donellan liM-turer, 1851; pn-i..-n.lary of St. Patrick 1 -*, 18*7-30: chaplain to the earl of Carlisle when viceroy; published in answer to MooreCaptain lUx-k Detect.-.! i Mjuide to an Irish Gentleman in S-ar. -h oi.. it.-liifion 1 (1833), and to Newman. -Theory of Developments in Christian Doctrine applied and tested* 184ti), and with William PlieUmDigest of Evidence on State of Ireland (1826). O'SULLIVAN or O'SULLIVAN-BEARE. PHILIP (15907-1660?), author; nephew of Donall O'SulIivan or O'Sullivau-Beare; educated at Compostella; served with Spanish fleet: published Historise Catholic* Iberniae Compendium,* 1621, a life of St. Patrick, 1629, and other works. O'SULLIVAN, SAMUEL (1790-1861), Irish divine and author: brother of Mortimer O'Pullivan; M.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1825: chaplain to Koyal Hibernian Military School, Dublin, 1827. O'SULLTVAN, THOMAS HERBERT (d. 1824), soldier of fortune; son of (Sir) John O'SulIivan; served with John Paul Jones, 1779, and in the British army; died a major in the Dutch service at the Hague.
Oswald: '''Oswald''' or OSUUALD, SAINT ([[605]] ?-[[642]]), king of the Northumbrians; son of Ethelfrith; on bis father's death fled to lona and became Christian; defeated Credwalla (d. 634) at Hefenfelth, near Hexham, 634, where he set up a cross; became king of all Northumbria, 634; helped Aidan to spread Christianity, adopting the Scottish rite; completed Edwine's church at York; said to have been over-lord of Strathclyde;.exercised authority over the Trent Valley and in Lindsey; his supremacy acknowledged by West-Saxons and probably by Kent; calledsixth Bretwaldaby Bede andemperor of all Britainby Adamnan; defeated and slain by Penda of Mercia; his body translated from Bardney to monastery founded in his honour by Ethelfleda at Gloucester, 909; his head and hands carried to Bamborough, where they were venerated; the head taken to Lindisfarne and carried thence in St. Cuthbert's coffin to Durham, 1104.
Saint Oswald: '''Saint Oswald''' (. [[992]]), archbishop of York ; nephew of Archbishop Odo (". 959); when head of secular house at Winchester went to Fleury to learn the Benedictine rule; accompanied Oskytel to Rome, 959, and afterwards assisted him at York; bishop of Worcester, 961-92; co-operated with Duustan and Ethel wold in replacing married clergy by monks, but showed moderation in reforms; founded monasteries at Westbury, Worcester, Winchcombe, and the Isle of Ramsey: archbishop of York, 972-92; took part in coronation of Eadgar, 973; removed bones of Pt. Wilfrid from Ripon to Worcester; encouraged learning.
Oswald: '''Oswald''' or OSWOLD (,ft. [[1010]]), monk of Ramsey : nephew of St. Oswald (d. 992); studied at Fleury and visited abbeys in France; enjoyed great repute as scholar and was probably author of Vita S. Oswaldi and of the Worcester manuscript at Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.
Oswald: '''Oswald''' (d. [[1437]]), priest of the Charterhouse, Perth, 1429-37; friend of Gerson.
George Oswald: '''George Oswald''' (d. [[1819]]), rector of Glasgow University, 1797; nephew of Richard Oswald
James Oswald: '''James Oswald''' ([[1715]]-[[1769]]), politician and friend of Adam Smith; called to Scottish bar, 1740; M.P.,Kirkcaldy burghs, 1741-7 and 1754-68, Fifeshire, 1747-54; Scottish commissioner of the navy. 1744; commissioner of trade, 1751-9; a lord of the treasury, 1769-63; privy councillor and joint vice- treasurer in Ireland, 1763.
John Oswald: '''John Oswald''' (d. [[1793]]), republican pamphleteer ; served with the 42nd higblauders in America and India: joined the Jacobin Club at Paris; published poems and pamphlets, political it Pont-. lied at head of his
Oswald: '''Oswald''' B r 1-[[1840]]), general ; grandson of James Oswald; took part in capture of: Wt Indies, 1794:.omn.an.l.xl 3&tti regiment In Hll:ti:.i. 1799, ami at reduction f Malta, 1800; rommandrd l.riMalda, 1806! captured Scylla Oastle, 1806; 1*1 attit.-k n Alexandria and defended Rosetta, 1807; commanded reserve in capture of Ischla and Procida, 1809: directed capture of Ionian inland*, 1809: drove French from Santa Maura, iKlu: h.-M temporary command of the 5th division in the Peninxula, 1812-13; Q.C.I general, 1837; G.O.M.G., 1838.
Richard Oswald: '''Richard Oswald''' ([[1706]]-[[1784]]), merchant and politician; commissary to Brunswick's army in Seven yearswar; introduced by Adam Smith to Shelburne: Shelburne's agent in negotiations with Franklin at Pari*. 1782, and was chief negotiator of the treaty with United States.
William Cotton Obwell: '''William Cotton Obwell''' ([[1818]]-[[1893]]X African explorer: educated at Hntrby and the East Indian College, Haileybury: during his ten years in Madras civil -trvi.-e won reputation as linguist and elephant hunter; spent two yearsfurlough in hunting over unexplored South Africa: took part in Livingstone's discovery of Lake Ngami, 1849, and the Zambesi, 1861; during Crimean war carried secret-service money from Lord Kaglan to Sir Lintorn Simmons at Shuinla: contributed African chapter to 0. P. Wolley's Big Game Shooting
John Oswen: '''John Oswen''' (. [[1548]]-[[1553]]), printer at Ipswich and Worcester; issued, among other publications, Cranmer's New Testament, 1550.

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Lord of Oswestry: '''Lord of Oswestry''' ([[1223]]-[[1267]]). See FITZALAX,
Ii John: '''Ii John''' .
Oswln: '''Oswln''' or OSWINI (d. [[651]]), last king of Deira ; son of Osric (d. 634); recalled from exile in Wessex, 642, and ruled Deira under Penda, but helped St. Aidan; betrayed by Htmvald to Oswy, king of Bernicia, and murdered at Ingetllngum (GUliug): said to have been buried at Tynemoutb, where he had a shrine.
Oswulf: '''Oswulf''' or OSULF (. [[758]]), king of Northumbria ; succeeded his father, Eadberht, who resigned the kingdom to him, 758; assassinated by the men of his household.
Oswulf: '''Oswulf''' or OSULF (r. [[1067]]), earl of Bernicia under Morcar, 1065-7; slew Copsige, his dispossessor, but was himself slain soon after,
Oswy: '''Oswy''' osuiu, oswru. oswio, OSGUID,
Oswiu Osweus: '''Oswiu Osweus''' 8 ([[612]] ?-[[670]]), king of Northumbria; younger son of Ethelfrith; baptised in loua; became king of Bernicia, 643; had constant wars with Penda and the Britons; married daughter of Eadwine; invaded Deira, 651, and procured death of Oswin, after whose death he ruled all Northumbria, 661-70; erected monastery at Gilling in expiation: gave Peada , king of the Middle Angles, his daughter in marriage conditionally on his acceptance of Christianity, e. 653; assisted in reconversion of East-Saxons; defeated Penda by the river Winwcd, 656, and gained possession of Mercia, Lindsey, and the laud of tinSouth- Angles; his supremacy also acknowledged by EastAngles and East-Saxons; probably ruled Britons of Alclyde and Scots of Dalriada, and is said to have subjugated Picts; seventh Bretwalda of theSaxon Chronicle; lost Southern Mercia, 658; presided at synod of Whitbv 664, and accepted Roman rite, bat substituted Ceadda for Wilfrith to see of York after rebellion of Alchfrith. 08WYN (fl. 803). 08YTH, OSITH, or OSGITH, SAINT (ft. 7th cent ?X said to have been a granddaughter of the Mercian king Penda; founded a nunnery at Chich, Essex; according to an unhistorical legend beheaded by Danes on her refusal to apostatise.
Othebe: '''Othebe''' (.ft. [[880]]). O'TOOLE, ADAM DUFF (d. 1327X reputed heretic; burnt at Le Hotfgee, Dublin. (. S 37
Otoole: '''Otoole'''
Ould: '''Ould'''
Bryan Otoole: '''Bryan Otoole''' (d. [[1825]]), lieutenant-colonel ; mpesch's hussars in France and Belgium, 17W-S,ln Holland, 1794-8, the West Indies, 1796-7: aidede-camp to Sir Qalbralth Lowry Oolo at Maida, 18M; commanded Oalabrian free corps, 1810; st-m-l with Portuguese In Peninsula; lieutenant-colonel, 1813; 0.8 1815.
Laurence Otoole: '''Laurence Otoole''' (LoRcX.v UA TUATHAIL) (1130 ?-1180), Irish Mint and first archbishop of Dublin; corb of Olendalough, 1155: arolibishop of Dublin, 11621180; converted secular canons of Christ Churcb, Dublin, into canons regular of Aroasia: practised austerities; attended great meeting at Athboy, 1167; took leading part in rising against Anglo-Norman invaders, 1171: attended.x.uncil of Cashel, 1172; ambassador of Roderic O'Connor (1116?-1198) to Henry II at r. 1175: attended Lateran Council and obtained bull of conflrnmtion for Dublin, 1179; again appealed to Henry II, 1180; followed him to France and died at Eu, being burled in the cathedral; canonised, 1226.
John Otteby: '''John Otteby''' (d. [[1487]]).
William Otter: '''William Otter''' ([[1768]]-[[1840]]), bishop of Chicbester : of Jesus College, Cambridge: fourth wrangler, 1790: M.A., 1793; fellow, 1796-1804; D.D., 1836; master of Helston grammar school, 1791-6; travelled with Malthas in northern Europe, 1799; rector of Colmworth, 1804, of Stunner, 1810, of Chetwynd, 1811,of St. Mark's, Kennington, 1825; first principal of King's College, London, 1K30-6: Cbichester theological college founded during his episcopate (1836-40): training college erected in his memory, 1850; publishedLife and Remains of Edw. Daniel Clarke 1S24, and wrote memoir of Malthus prefixed to Political Economy 1836.
Nicholas Otterbourne: '''Nicholas Otterbourne''' (fl. [[1448]]-[[1459]]), clerkregistrar of Scotland and secretary to James II; M.A. Glasgow; reputed author of Epitbalamium Jacob! II, Lib. I
Thomas Otterbourne: '''Thomas Otterbourne''' (fl. [[1400]]), author of chronicle extending to 1420 (printed by Hcarne with Whethamstede, 1732): probably not identical with the Franciscan of the same name.
Sir Adam Otterburne: '''Sir Adam Otterburne''' (d. [[1548]]), king's advocate of Scotland and ambassador: as provost of Edinburgh tried to stamp out the plague, 1529; much employed in negotiations with England, generally favouring the English against the French party; knighted, c. 1534: Imprisoned for relations with the Douglases, 1538-9; pardoned and again diplomatically employed, 1542; opposed marriage of Ed want, son of Henry VIII, with Mary, tlnughtrr of James V, and joined French party after Sol way Moss; accredited to England by Mary of Guise, 1647; died from wound in campaign against English. )N, HIPPO
Otthen: '''Otthen''' D'OTTHEN. or D'OTHO ..
Crates: '''Crates''' (d. [[1611]]), physician successively to the earls of Leicester and Essex, Mountjoy (in Ireland), and the earl of M.-rtford (in Austria); M.D. of Montpellier and Oxford; L.R.C.P., 1589.
Sir Francis Ottley: '''Sir Francis Ottley''' ([[1601]]-[[1649]]), royalist: educated at Lincoln College, Oxford; entered Inner Temple, 1620: knighted, 1642; governor of Shrewsbury, 1643-4; nominated by royalists sheriff of Shropshire, 1644: surrendered to parliamentarians at Bridyrenortli, 1646, being given option of banishment; left collections of papers relating to civil war.
William Young Ottley: '''William Young Ottley''' ([[1771]]-[[1836]]), writer on art and amateur artist: sold fine collections of drawings to Sir Thomas Lawrence; published etchings and enjniiving* and works on the history of engraving, besides Inquiry into Invention of Printing (posthumous, 18C3); keeper of prints in British Museum, 1833-6.
Otway: '''Otway''' CSAR ([[1780]]-[[1842]]), author; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1801: co-operated with Joseph Henderson Singer in establishment ofChristian Examiner 18tt, and with George Petrie in Dublin Penny JO I?K: P"* 01 "* 1 at L* 8800 Street Chapel, London; published miscellaneous works. " ROBERT WALLER, flrst baronet admiral; took distinguished part In action f 1 June 1794 on flagship of Hear-admiral Sir Benjamin Caldwell; took leading part in capture of Grenada, 1796, and captured or destroyed two hundred privateers or merchantmen in West Indies, 1795-1800: as commander of Sir Hyde Parker's flagship at Copenhagen communicated message to Nelson during action, 1801; co-operated with Catalonian?. 18U8; employed in blockade of Toulon, 1809-10; co-operated in siege of St. Sebastian, 1813; commander-iu-cbief at Leith, 1818-21, on South American station, 1826-9; admiral, 1830; created baronet, 1831; G.O.B., 1845.
Thomas Otway: '''Thomas Otway''' ([[1652]]-[[1685]]), dramatist; educated at Winchester College and Christ Church, Oxford, but did not graduate: appeared unsuccessfully on the stage; his tragedy, Alcibiades acted at Dorset Garden Theatre, London, by the Bettertons and Mrs. Barry, 1675: gained great success with Don Carlos 1676; produced * Titus and Berenice 1 andThe Cheats of Scapin(adaptations), 1677,Friendship in Fashion(first comedy), 1678; patronised by the Duke of York and Lords Plymouth, Falkland, Middlesex, and Rochester; enlisted in the army in Holland, 1678, and received a commission, but soon returned; his first blank- verse. tragedy, * The Orphan produced successfully, 1680, Soldier's Fortune (comedy), 1681; caricatured Shaftesbury as Antonio inVenice Preserved 1682, in which Betterton played Jaffier and Mrs. Barry Belvidera; his play, The Atheist (comedy), performed 1684; also wrote prologues, epilogues, and a few poems; the manner of his death when in a state of destitution disputed. French, German, Dutch, Russian, and Italian versions ofVenice Preservedhave been made, and the play has been commended by Dryden, Hazlitt, and Taine: parts also of The Orphan have been highly praised. Both have been frequently revived, the former being seen at Drury Lane Theatre, London, in 1829. First published edition of Otway's collected plays, 1713.
Thomas Otway: '''Thomas Otway''' ([[1616]]-[[1693]]), bishop of Ossory; of Christ's College, Cambridge, and Trinity College, Dublin (D.D.); captured and banished to West Indies by parliamentarians when chaplain to Sir Ralph Hopton; chaplain to Lord Berkeley when viceroy of Ireland: bishop of Killaloe, 1670-80, of Ossory, 1680-93: adhered to James II; benefactor of Christ's College, Cambridge, and Trinity College, Dublin.
Nicholas Otjdart: '''Nicholas Otjdart''' (d. [[1681]]), Latin secretary to Charles II; brought to England from Brabant by Sir Henry Wotton: created M.A. Oxford, 1636 (incorporated at Cambridge, 1638): secretary to Sir William Boswell at the Hague, 1640; assistant-secretary to Sir Edward Nicholas, 1641-51; amanuensis to Charles I; secretary to Princess Mary of Orange, 1651-61; Latin secretary to Charles 11,1666-81; a copy ofEikon Basilike said to be in his handwriting.

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Walter Oudney: '''Walter Oudney''' ([[1790]]-[[1824]]), naval surgeon and African traveller; friend of Abercrombie at Edinburgh: M.D. Edinburgh, 1817; joined Hugh Clapperton and Dixon Dcnham in expedition to trace sources of the Niger, 1821; died at Kouka, Soudan,
Oudoceus: '''Oudoceus''' (fl, [[630]] ?), bishop of Llandaff ; reputed successor of Teilo; church of Llandogo, Monmouthshire, dedicated to him.
Sir James Adolphus Diokenson Oughton: '''Sir James Adolphus Diokenson Oughton''' (1720-1780), lieutenant-general; served at Culloden, 1746, and in Flanders,! 747- 8; lieutenant-governor of Antigua: K.B. and commauder-in-cbief in North Britain, 1768-80; lieutenant-general, 1770: met Dr. Johnson at BoswellV house, 1773.
William Oughtred: '''William Oughtred''' ([[1576]]-[[1660]]), mathematician; of Eton and King's College, Cambridge: fellow of King's College, 1595; held clerical preferment; composed Easy Method of Geometrical Dialling while an undergraduate; Invented horizontal instrument for delineating dials, which he showed to Gunter, 1618; publish! 'Olavis Mathematical 1631,Circles of Proportion 1632, and other works; invented trigonometrical abbreviations and introduced multiplication and proportion signs; correspondent of leading contemporary mathematicians.
Sir Fielding Ould: '''Sir Fielding Ould''' ([[1710]]-[[1789]]), man-midwife 1 author ofTreatise on Midwifery(1742); master of blin Lying-in Hospital, 1759; knighted, 1759.
Oulton: '''Oulton'''
Overbury: '''Overbury'''
Wallky Ch Oulton: '''Wallky Ch Oulton''' MUKULAIX ([[1770]]V1820 ?), author of compilations on the history of London theatres from 1771 to 1795 and 17'JS to 1817 ( 17*i, 11H); produced muneroun plays at Dublin and in London; published works, including Ik-antic* of Kot.ehtif 1800; a- Mlroiv Horn. attacked Uicliard Brothers and Nathaniel lra-sfv I {allied; dcti-ndcd authenticity of Ireland'sVortigi-rn
Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley: '''Sir Frederick Arthur Gore Ouseley''' , second baronet, (1825-1889), musician and composer: i of sir Gore ( mseley; of OhriHt Church, Oxford; M. A., 1849; Muu.Doc. Oxford, 1854 (inoorponiti-d at Durhain, 185C, raml.ridkfe, 1MJ2, Dublin, 1888); professor of music at Oxford and precentor of Hereford, 1855: canon of Hereford, 1886; composed an opera at eight; founded St. Michael's College,I'mlmr.., 1857; composed a sacred cantata, two oratorios, and much church and secular music; published three treatises on musical theory.
Gideon Ouseley: '''Gideon Ouseley''' ([[1768]]-[[1839]]), nu-thodi-t : cousin of Sir Gore Ouaeley: prenched in Irish, chiefly in Ulster, from 1799; publishedShort Defence of the Old Religion 1812 (reprinted nsOld Christianity against Papal Novelties 1827), and other works.
Sir Gore Ouseley: '''Sir Gore Ouseley''' , first baronet ([[1770]]-[[1844]]), diplomatist and oriental scholar: while engaged in commerce in India was aide-de-camp to the nabob vizier of Ondh; created baronet, 1808, for his services to British government: as ambassador extraordinary in Persia concluded treaty with England, 1812, and mediated between Persia and Russia, 1813; privy councillor, 1820; G.O.H., 1831; chairman of Oriental Translation Committee and president of Society for Publication of Oriental Texts, 1842; bisBiographical Notices of Persian Poetspublished posthumously, 1846.
Ouseley: '''Ouseley''' (Sm) RALPH ([[1772]]-[[1842]]), major-general in Portuguese array; brother of Gideon Ouseley; served during French invasion of Ireland, 1798, and in Emmet's rising, 1803; entered Portuguese service under Beresford, 1809; commanded 18th Portuguese in Pyrenees, 1813; severely wounded in successful night attack on Urda; organised at Rio Janeiro and commanded regiment in reduction of Pernambuco, 1817; retired from British service as major, 1825; died at Lisbon as Portuguese knight and major-general.
Sir William Ouseley: '''Sir William Ouseley''' ([[1767]]-[[1842]]), orientalist: brother of Sir Gore Ouseley; studied Persian at Paris and Leyden, and received honorary degrees from Dublin and Rostock; knighted by Coruwallis, 1800; accompanied his brother to Persia, 1810: published Persian Miscellanies 1795,Oriental Collections 1797-9, and other works.
Sir William Gore Ouseley: '''Sir William Gore Ouseley''' ([[1797]]-[[1866]]), diplomatist; son of Sir William Ouseley; while attache at Washington issued a book on American institutions, 1832; charge d'affaires in Brazil, 1838; minister to Argentine, 1844; secured evacuation of Uruguay by Argentine troops, 1847; K.C.B., 1852; D.C.L. Oxford, 186*; went on special mission in Central America, 1857; publishedDescription of Views in South America, from original drawings 1852.
Benjamin Outram: '''Benjamin Outram''' ([[1764]]-[[1805]]), civil engineer: introduced iron railways for colliery traffic: founded Butterley Ironworks.
Sir Benjamin Fonseoa Outram: '''Sir Benjamin Fonseoa Outram''' ([[1774]]-[[1866]]), naval surgeon; in the Superb during Sir J. Saumarez's victory at Cadiz, 1801; M.D. Edinburgh, 1809; practised in London and became medical inspector of fleets and hospitals, 1841; F.R.S., 1838; K.C.B., 1850; F.R.O.P., 1852. OUTRAM, GEORGE (1805-185G), author ofLyrics, Legal and Miscellaneous (published, 1874): nephew of Benjamin Outram; edited Glasgow Herald 18371856: collaborated with Christopher North inDies Boreales
Sir James Outram: '''Sir James Outram''' , first baronet ([[1803]]-[[1863]]), lieutenant-general in Indian army; sou of Benjamin Outram: educated at Aberdeen; entered Indian army, 1819; directed capture of Malegaon, 1825; subdued Dang country, 1830; put down rising "of Bhils of Barwani, 1833; performed great hunting exploits; reported on ?tatc of Gujerat, 1835, and became political agent in the MaU kanta:. mployni ! sir John Kcaneon minion* Shuja and McNairhten, Isii; 1.-.1. vuedltious against Dost Muhammad and against Uhilzais; promoted for services at siege of Kalat, 1889: carried despatches in Afghan disguise from General WilNhire to Bombay bySmimiaiii Bundar route; when political agent in Lower Sindh ( 1839-41 )negotlated treaty with Mir 8her Muhammad, 1841: ad agent in Upper Sindh assiBtal Nott and Sir Charles James Napier In Afghanistan and Bal. ItsS; described bg RjfftvM HM 7 ittyMdd taliu.-,-.. defended n IteMg U SttmtaiacaitttdgU thousand Sikhs, 1843; O.B. and promoted for services in first Sikh war; espoused cause of amir of Sindh against Napier, 1843; head of intelligence department during campaign In southern Maratha country, 1844: resident of Baroda, 1847-51; dismissed in connection with his report (1861) on corruption (khatpat), but reinstated by Dalhoosie, 1K54; wroteMemorandum on the Invasion of India from the Westward 185H; as resident at oiidh recommended annexation, 1855: K.C.B., 1866; G.O.B. after successfully conducting war against Persia, 1867; at the outbreak of the Indian mutiny had command of two Bengal divisions between Calcutta and Cawnpore, being also chief commissioner of Oudh after Lawrence's death, but waived his military rank and acted as volunteer under Havelock during the first relief of Lucknow: commanded Lucknow garrison until the second relief under Sir Colin Campbell; conducted the evacuation and held the place in check till the third relief, defeating Ahmad Shah's troops in several engagements; co-operated with Campbell In the final capture, 1868: received a baronetcy, a pension, and the freedom of London; military member of Lord "Canning's council, 1858-60; lieutenant-general, 1858; died at Pau and received public funeral in Westminster Abbey. He published works concerning the campaign in Sindh and Afghanistan, the conquest of Sindh, and his Baroda administration.
William Outram: '''William Outram''' ([[1626]]-[[1679]]).
George Gerbier Ouvilly: '''George Gerbier Ouvilly''' (ft. [[1661]]). D'OUVILLY. See
Frederic Ouvry: '''Frederic Ouvry''' ([[181]] 4-[[1881]]), president of Society of Antiquaries, treasurer, 1854-74, president, 1876-8; friend of Dickens; made fine collections of manuscripts, ballads, and autograph letters.
John Overall: '''John Overall''' ([[1560]]-[[1619]]), bishop successively of Coventry and Lichfield and of Norwich: educated at Cambridge; major fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1582; M.A., 1582; regius professor of theology, 1596-1607; D.D., 1596; master of Catharine Hall, Cambridge, 15981607; opposed extreme Calvinists; dean of St. Paul's London, 1602; took part in Hampton Court conference and enlargement of church catechism, 1604; prolocutor of Canterbury lower house, 1605 (his Convocation Book published by Bancroft, 1690); one of the Old Testament revisers, 1611; bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, 1614, of Norwich, 1618: correspondent of Voss and Qrotiiu; wrote against Lambeth articles and on predestination.
William Henry Overall: '''William Henry Overall''' ([[1829]]-[[1888]]), librarian or the Guildhall, 1865-88; F.SJL, 1868: with his cousin prepared analytical index to Remernbrancia 1878; chief work, History of ClockmakersCompany 1881.
Sir Thomas Overbury: '''Sir Thomas Overbury''' ([[1581]]-[[1613]]), poet and victim of court intrigue: of Queen's College, Oxford (B.A., 1598), and the Middle Temple: made acquaintance of Robert Carr at Edinburgh, whose adviser at court he became; made sewer to the king and knighted, 1608; travelled in Netherlands, 1609, and is said to bare written Observations upon the Seventeen Provinces; encouraged Rochester's (Carr's) intrigue with Frances Howard, countess of Essex, and is said himself to have attempted intrigue with Lady Rutland: broke with Ben Jonson in consequence; opposed Rochester's marriage with Lady Essex and was supposed cognisant of some secret concerning him; after refusal of diplomatic employment was sent to the Tower, 1613, and there slowly poisoned by agente of Lady Essex, four of whom were hanged, 1615, Somerset (Carr) and his wife (Lady Essex) being convicted, but pardoned. Twenty writers (Including Ford) contributed prefatory verses to his poem * A Wife (published, 1614), and Ben Jonson credited him with
Overbttby: '''Overbttby'''
Owen: '''Owen''' introducing culture into the court. Snl.se.iumt edition* A Wife* have additional compositions of the author. imeof doubtful authenticity: his Miscellaneous Works inVerae Md Prow* edited by Edward F. Henry T to Normandv. 1111: killed in battle with Gerald of Windsor. xin.

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Sib Thomas Overbury: '''Sib Thomas Overbury''' (.. [[1684]]), author of JlIrTl. s I Harteian Miscellany and controversial Thomas Overbury riM M to writer: nephew ~.. --- - "rii5 qu9i knighted, 160. C xhl - 3K2 1
Overend: '''Overend''' M UMADUKE (.. [[1790]]), organist of Me worth, Middlesex. 1700-90, and composer,
Uauox Ovbrstone: '''Uauox Ovbrstone''' ([[1796]]-[[1883]]). See Lorn, -UUl H. JO1
Charles Ovbrton: '''Charles Ovbrton''' ([[1805]]-[[1889]]), evangelical divine: son of John Overton (1763-1838): vicar of Clapluim, Yorkshire, 1837, of Cottingham, 1841-89: nubhsheUCottage Lectures on Bunynn'3 "Pilgrim's StgZm" practically explained(1848, pt.i. pt ii. 1S4-J) and similar work*, besides verse and a parochial history.
Overton: '''Overton''' crNSTANTINE(.[[1687]]), qnake'r.
John Overton: '''John Overton''' ([[1640]]-[[1708]]?), principal vendor of mezzotints of hi- day.
Overton: '''Overton''' JHN ([[1763]]-[[1838]]), evangelical divine:
Bjl: '''Bjl''' Magdalene College, Cambridge, [[1790]]: incumbent of Si brnTand St. Maaret's, York, 1802-38; Published The True Churchman Ascertained 1801.
John Overton: '''John Overton''' ([[1764]]-[[1838]]), author of 'The Genealogy of Christ elucidated by Sacred History 1817, and works applying astronomical results to biblical chronology.
Richard Overton: '''Richard Overton''' (. [[1642]]-16G3), pamphleteer and satirist: attacked bishops in Lambeth Fayre 1642; his Man's Mortality 1643, followed by foundation of the sect called soul sleepers and censured by parliament, trvi-ther with Milton's tract concerning divorce: attacked Westminster Assembly of Divines in tracts signed Martin Marpriest 1646; sent to Newgate for defence of Lilburne, 1G4G, but released, 1647; imprisoned in the Tower of London with other leaders of the levellers for share in authorship ofEngland's new Chains Discovered 1649; released, 1649; fled to Flanders with Sexby, 1655, and obtainal commission from Charles II; again imprisoned, 1649 ami 1663.
Robert Overton: '''Robert Overton''' (. [[1640]]-[[1668]]), Fifth-monarchy man and friend of Milton; admitted to Gray's Inn, 1631; fought at Mar-ton Moor, 1644; reduced Sandal Castle, 1645: made parliamentary governor of Hull, 1647; commanded brigade of foot at Duubar, 1650: governor of Edinburgh, 1650: led reserve at Inverkeithing, 1651; reduced Orkney and Shetland: commander in Western Scotland 1652-3; opposed Protectorate and was imprisoned on charge of intending to head military insurrection; released by Richard Cromwell, 1659, and restored to commands by revived Long parliament, 1659; refused obedience to Monck and tried to maintain independent position in Yorkshire; imprisoned as Fifth-monarchy leader, after Restoration, in the Tower of London and in Jersey; his exploits celebrated in Milton'sDefensio Secunda. 1
William Overton: '''William Overton''' ([[1525]] ?-[[1609]]), bishop of Coventry and Lichfleld; fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1551; M.A. (incorporated at Cambridge, 1562), D.D., 1668: rector of Balconibe and vicar of Eccleshall, 1653; canon of Chichester, 1563, treasurer, 1567; took prominent part in reception of Queen Elizabeth at Oxford, 1664; canon of Salisbury ami rector of Stoke-on-Trent, 1570; bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, 1579-1609; unjustly attacked by Martin Marprelateas an unlearned P0l *.
Ap Edwin Owain: '''Ap Edwin Owain''' (. [[1104]]), Welsh chieftain, of Oounsillt, calledPradwr(Traitor) on account of his having assisted in the invasion of Anglesey, 1098.
Ap Cadwoan Owain: '''Ap Cadwoan Owain''' (rf. [[1116]]), prince of Powys: ent to Ireland in childhood; carried off Nest, wife of Gerald of Windsor, 1110: took refuge with Muircheartach in Ireland: on return allied himself with Madog ap Rhiryd, devastated much country, ami nmrdurul William of Brabant: prince of Powyn, 1112-16: blinded and deprived Xadog of hi* share of Powyn, 1113; accompanied
Owynedd Owain: '''Owynedd Owain''' or OWAIX AP ! (,. 11G9), king of Gwyncdd( North Wales), 1137-69; suc i ceeded Gruffydd al yuan: thrice invaded Cere digion and burnt Carmarthen, 1137; drove back Irish ; Dane*, 1144; during reign of Stephen captured Mold (;wddu'rug) and defeated Randulf of Chester and Madotr up MarediiddatCounsillt: after Henry IIs invasion of 1157 did homage, gave hostage?, and restored Cadwaladr (his own brother) to his territory: supported the English 1 against Rhys ap Gruffydd, 1159; successfully invaded Arwystli, 1162; induced Rhys to submit to Henry II, and j with him did homage at Woodstock, 1164, but combined I with him and the Prince of Powys in repelling fche king's expedition against South Wales, 1165; joined Rhys against Powys and the Normans, 1167; kept see of Bangor vacant and opposed Norman nominees; excom municated by Becket for marriage with his cousin Crisiant, but the sentence disregarded by the Welsh: I praised by Giraldus Carabrensis as a wise and moderate ruler, and much celebrated by Welsh bards, but guilty of exceptional cruelties to kinsfolk.
Brogyntyn Owain: '''Brogyntyn Owain''' ( rf. [[1180]]), Welsh chieftain ; ! natural sou of Madog ap Maredudd; ruled in Diumael and Edeyrnion.
Cyveiliog Owain: '''Cyveiliog Owain''' or OWAIX AB GRUFFYDD (d. 1197), Welsh poet and prince of Powys, 11601197; joined Gwynedd and South Wales iu resisting Henry II, 1165; snared Mochnant with Owain Gwyuedd , but was afterwards attacked by him and Rhys of South Wales; cultivated good relations with Heuryll; attended great council at Oxford, 1177; excommunicated for neglecting to meet Archbishop Baldwin, 1188, but founded Cistercian house of Strata Marcella (Ystrad Marchell), and there died a monk; praised by Giraldus Cambrcnsis as ruler.
Gutyn Owain: '''Gutyn Owain''' (.?. [[1480]]), Welsh bard and genealogist (Gruffydd ap Huw ab Owaiu); consulted by Henry VII as to Tudor pedigree.
Myvyr Owain: '''Myvyr Owain''' ([[1741]]-[[1814]]).
Owen: '''Owen'''
Op Walks Owen: '''Op Walks Owen''' (d. [[1378]]), soldier in French service; claimed descent from Welsh princes; went to France in boyhood; fought under John II at Poitiers, 1356; won distinction in Lombardy, 1360; given command of French expedition against Wales, which made descent on Guernsey, 1372; captured Sir Thomas Percy and the Captal de Buch at Soubise, 1372; cooperated with Spanish in capture of La Rochelle, 1372; under Bertrand du Guesclin at Chize, 1373; took part in Enguerrand de Coucy's expedition against Leopold of Austria, 1375; treacherously murdered by a Welshman before Mortagne; his invasion of Guernsey subject of a ballad.
Glendower Owen: '''Glendower Owen''' ([[1359]] ?-[[1416]]?). See GLEN
Tudor Owen: '''Tudor Owen''' (d. [[1461]]).
Mrs Owen: '''Mrs Owen''' . ALICE (d. [[1613]]), philanthropist : nt* Wilkes; married, as her third husband, Thomas Owen (d. 1598); founded school and almshouses at Islington; made bequests to Christ's Hospital, London, and Oxford and Cambridge Universities.
Aneurin Owen: '''Aneurin Owen''' ([[1792]]-[[1851]]), Welsh historical scholar; son of William Owen(afterwardsPughe): assistant tithe commissioner, 1836: enclosure commissioner, 1845; edited for Record Office collection of ancient Welsh laws, 1841; edited part of Brut y Tywysogion in 'Monumeuta Historica Britannioa 1848.

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Oadwallader Owen: '''Oadwallader Owen''' ([[1562]]-[[1617]]), rector of Llanfecbain, 1601, and Llanbrynmair (sinecure), 1610; M.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1588; fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, 1685; B.D., 1603; a great disputant.
Charles Owen: '''Charles Owen''' (d. [[1746]]), presbyterian minister and tutor at Warrington: hon. D.D. BUnborgn, 172S; ! indicted for sermon onPlain Dealing; or Separation without Schism 1715; influential supporter of Hanove rian dyna-ty; published controversial works.
Owen: '''Owen''' 987
Owen: '''Owen'''
Corbet Owen: '''Corbet Owen''' ([[1646]]-1;71 ). Latin poet, of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxfor.l ( XI. A., lu'o).
David Owen: '''David Owen''' ( rt. [[1641]]'). .ontnivi-r-ialUt. of Cntliurine Hall (B.A., 169H)aii(l Clan- Hull. Cuinbridg 1602): iucorporatal M.A. Oxford, 160K:,- r.-iitl.D. Cambridge, 1618; defended divine right of kings.
David Owen: '''David Owen''' , or DAFYDD Y OAHRKG WKN iir-jo1749), Welsh liarper, to whom several airs are ascribed, for one of which Srott wrote words The Dyiiitf Hinl.
David Owen: '''David Owen''' ([[1784]]-[[1841]]), Welsh poet ('Dewi Wyn o Eiflon: awarded second prizes by Gwyueddigion Society of Lonlon, 1803 and 1805; awaiXUd rup (which was withhi-lih at Trcmadoc Eisteddfod for poem on 4 Agriculture 1811; valued after bin death; his chief works collected in Blodan Arfon 1842.
David Owen: '''David Owen''' ([[1794]]-[[1866]]), Welsh journalist Brutus); made his reputation by an article Gomeron thePoverty of the Welsh Language 1824: edited Lleuad yr Oes 1827-30, and Hi, n-yly-M 1831-5: afterwards joined church of England and edited the Haul
Edward Owen: '''Edward Owen''' ([[1728]]-[[1807]]), translator of Juvenal and Persius (1785) and author of New Latin Accidence (1770); M.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1752; head-master (1757) and rector (1767-1807) of Warrington. College, Williamsburir, Virginia, 1758-60; dial minister lri-v's. Hrimswirk County; published Diddunwcb Tetiltmiild 1703; lib* complete works ediu*l by ItolM-rt Joiu-s, 187G.
Sir Edward Campbell Rich Owen: '''Sir Edward Campbell Rich Owen''' ([[1771]]1849), admiral; while in command of the Immortalite captured and destroyed many French gunboats and privateers, 1802-5; attached to Walcheren expedition. 1809; K.C.B.,1815; commander-in-chief in West Indies, 1822-5; I surveyor-general of ordnance, 1827; commander in East Indies, 1828-32, in Mediterranean, 1841-5; G.O.H., 1832; G.O.B., 1845; admiral, 1846.
Edward Pryce Owen: '''Edward Pryce Owen''' ([[1788]]-[[1863]]), etcher; son of Hugh Owen (1761-1827); M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1816: vicar of Wellington and rector of Eyton-upon-Wildmoors, Shropshire, 1823-63.
Ellis Owen: '''Ellis Owen''' ([[1789]]-[[1868]]), Welsh antiquary and poet; F.S.A., 1868; hisCell Meudwy 1 issued, 1897.
Sir Francis Philip Cunliffe Owen: '''Sir Francis Philip Cunliffe Owen''' (1828-1894), director of South Kensington Museum; entered science and art department, South Kensington, 1854; assisted Sir Henry Cole in international exhibitions at Paris, 1855 and 1867, and Vienna, 1873; assistant-director at South Kensington, 1860-73: director, 1873-93; superintended British section at Paris exhibition, 1878; as director organised Fisheries, and succeeding exhibitions, 1883-6; C.B., 1873; K.O.M.G. and legion of honour, 1878; K.C.B., 188G.
George Owen: '''George Owen''' (. [[1558]]), physician to Henry VIII, Edward VI, and Mary I; fellow of Merton College, Oxford, and M.D., 1528; received grants of property at and near Oxford: president Royal College of Physicians, 1553 and 1554; friend of Thomas Caius
George Owen: '''George Owen''' (. [[1604]]). See HARRY, GKOKOK
Owkx: '''Owkx'''
George Owen: '''George Owen''' ([[1552]]-[[1613]]), author of 'Description of Pembrokeshire (1603); sou of William Owen (1469 ?1574); vice-admiral of Pembroke and Cardigan and sheriff of Cardigan, 1689 and 1602; gave assistance to Camden; author also of descriptions of Wales and Milford Haven and Catologe and Genelogie of the Lordes of Kernes and other treatises, printed in nineteenth century.
George Owen: '''George Owen''' (d. [[1665]]), York herald : son of George Owen (1552-1613); Rouge Croix, 1626; York herald, 1633 (reappointed, 1660); D.C.L. Oxford, 1643; Norroy king-of-arms, 1658; frequently confounded with his father and George Owen Harry
Goronwy Owen: '''Goronwy Owen''' or GRONOW ([[1723]]-[[1769]]?), Welsh poet; son of a tinker in Anglesey; of Jesus College, Oxford; while master of Donnington school, corresponded with Lewis Morris and composed 1 Oywydd y Farn Fawr: secretary to Cymmrodorion Society of London, 1755; master of William and Mary
Owen: '''Owen''' i ; IMF KITH -. [[1717]]), emigrated to Pennsylvania, 1684, and became executive council; died at Philadelphia.
Hkn Owen: '''Hkn Owen''' llY ([[1716]]-[[179]]*), divine and scholar: M.A.Jesus College, oxford. 173. M.I)., 1753; vicar of Terliug, 1752: rector of St. Oluve'u. Hart Street, 17601794; vicar of Kdmonton, 1775-95; chaplain to Bishop Shuu Barrington: Boyle l.-c-turer, 1769-71; friend of Bowyer and Nichols: published theological works.
Henry Charlrsounliffb Owen: '''Henry Charlrsounliffb Owen''' - (18*1-[[1867]]), lieutenant-colonel of royal engineers: brother of Sir Francis Philip Ouuliffe-Owen; nerved against Boers and Kaffirs, 1845-7; general superintendent of the exhibition of 1851; inspector of art schools: wounded before Sebastopol; C.B. and pensioned; deputy inspectorgeneral of fortifications, 1866-60; commanding engineer of western district, 1860-7; friend of Pusey.
Hugh Owen: '''Hugh Owen''' , properly JOHN Hruiiia ([[1615]]-[[1686]]), Welsh Jesuit.
Hugh Owen: '''Hugh Owen''' ([[1639]]-[[1700]]), Welsh nonconformist preacher; of Jesus College, Oxford.

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Hugh Owen: '''Hugh Owen''' ([[1761]]-[[1827]]), collaborator with John Brickdale Blukeway In History of Stirewnbury (1825); M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1807; archdeacon of Shropshire, 1821; published separate work on Shrewsbury, 1808.
Hugh Owen: '''Hugh Owen''' ([[1784]]-[[1861]]), colonel in Portuguese army; commanded cavalry skirmishers at Talavera; entered Portuguese service, 1810; received troop in 7th hussars for services at Vittoria, 1813, but sold out, 1817: organised and commanded 6th Portuguese regiment after 1815; accompanied Beresford to Brazil, 1820: published Civil War in Portugal (English and Portuguese, 1836).
Sir Hugh Owen: '''Sir Hugh Owen''' ([[1804]]-[[1881]]), promoter of Welsh education and philanthropist; chief clerk of poor law commission, 1853-72; circulatedLetter to the Welsh Peopleon day-schools, 1843; bon. secretary to Cauibrian Educational Society, 1846; took up cause of deaf I and dumb; organised state-aided undenominational edu: cation; promoted establishment of training colleges for I teachers; the virtual creator of Aberystwith University I College (opened, 1872); chiefly instrumental in reform of Eisteddfod and revival (1873) of Cymmrodorion Society; I prominent in foundation of London- Welsh Charitable Aid 1 Society, 1873; connected with London Fever Hospital, National Thrift Society, and National Temperance League; member of London school board, 1872; knighted, 1881.
Humphrey Owen: '''Humphrey Owen''' ([[1712]]-[[1768]]), Bodley's librarian and principal of Jesus College, Oxford; M.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1726; fellow, 1726: D.D., 1763; rector of Tredington (second portion), 1744-63; Bodley's librarian, 1747-68; principal of Jesus College, Oxford, 1763-8.
Jacob Owen: '''Jacob Owen''' ([[1778]]-[[1870]]), architect and engineer to Irish board of works, 1832-56; erected Duudrum Asylum, 1848, and Mountjoy prison, Dublin, 1860.
James Owen: '''James Owen''' ([[1654]]-[[1706]]), presbyterian; brother of Charles Owen; took part in public disputation with William Lloyd (1627-1717) at Oswestry, 1681, where he established academy for training presbyterians, 1690; joint-pastor of High Street Chapel, Shrewsbury, 1700; carried on controversies with Benjamin Keach , Thomas Gipps, and William Lloyd
John Owen: '''John Owen''' ([[1560]]7-[[1622]]), epigrammatist ; of Winchester College and New College, Oxford; fellow, 1684-91; B.O.L., 1590; head-master of King Henry VIII's school, Warwick, e. 1694: buried in St. Paul's Cathedral; his Latin epigrams collected, 1624, and translated into English, French, German, and Spanish.
John Owen: '''John Owen''' ([[1680]]-[[1651]]X bishop of St. Asmph ; fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge: M.A., 1600, D.D.. 1618; rector of Burton Latimer, 1608, of Carlton and Oottiugham, 1625: chaplain to Prince Charles; bishop of
Owen: '''Owen'''
Owen: '''Owen''' St. Asapn, 1629-41: institutal Welsh sermons in his diocese and improve.) the Mthedrul; impeached, imprisoned,and sequestratai, 1641.
Owen: '''Owen''' Sin J iHX ([[1600]]-[[1666]]), royalist ; his appointment as governor of Kuabon (1644) resisted by Archbishop Williams: knighted, 1644: surrendered to Mytton, 1649; attacked Carnarvon, but after a first victory was defeated and captured at Llandegai, 1648; imprisoned at Denbigh and Windsor: condemned to death with Ion Is Gorinir, Holland. Cambridge, and Capel, but respited, 1649; attempted unsuccessfully to raise north Wales in concert with Sir George Booth, 1659, and was again sequestered.
John Owen: '''John Owen''' ([[1616]]-[[1683]]), theologian : of Queen's College, Oxford; M.A., 1635: created D.D., 1653: left the university on account of Laud's statutes; private chaplain to Sir Robert Dormer and Lord Lovelace: published tracts against Arminianism and in favour of presbyterianism, and obtained rectory of Fordham, Essex, 1643; ejected by patron, but presented by House of Lords to Ooggeshall, 1646; adopted independent views and expanded them inEshcol 1648: preached before parliament, 1649, and accompanied Cromwell to Ireland and Scotland, 1650, as chaplain: dean of Christ Church, Oxford, 1651-60; vice-chancellor, 1652-8: chairman of committee for composing differences in Scottish church, 1654: carried on controversies with John Goodwin, Henry Hammond, and William Sherlock (1641 ?1707); wrote Vindicise Evangelic against John Biddle, 1655: charged Grotius with Socinianism; published treatiseOn Schism 1657, with attack on quaker theory of inspiration: ejected from Christ Church, Oxford, 1660: wrote anonymous answer to the Fiat Lux of Vincent Canes, 1662; indicted for holding religion assemblies at Oxford, 1666: removed to London and published anonymous tracts in defence of religions liberty, and, with his name, other writings, including one boo'k of theExercitations on Epistle to the Hebrews 1668; attacked occasional conformity; discussal nonconformity with the Duke of York, 1674: received audience from Charles II and money for nonconformists; allowed to preach to independent congregation in Leadenhall Street, London, 1673; wrote against Romanism and rationalism, 1674-80; defended dissenters against Stillingfleet and contended for historical position of Congregationalism, ; hisMeditations and Discourse on the Glory of Christ and other treatises, published posthumously; collective editions of his works issued, 1721 (imperfect), 1826 and 1850.
John Owen: '''John Owen''' ([[1766]]-[[1822]]), secretary of British and Foreign Bible Society; fellow of Corpus Ohristi College, Cambridge, 1789; M.A-, 1791; curate of Fulham, 1795}*: secretary of British and Foreign Bible Society, 1804-tt; rector of Paglesham, 1808; minister of Park Chapel, Chelsea: chief work, History of the Origin and t ten years of the British and Foreign Bible Society
John Owen: '''John Owen''' ([[1821]]-[[1883]]), Welsh musician (' Owain Ataw ); organist in Chester; won many prizes at eisteddfod, and.composed cantatas, glees, songs, and anthems; edited Gems of Welsh Melody 1860.
Josiah Owkn: '''Josiah Owkn''' ([[1711]] ?-[[1755]]), presbyterian minister at Rochdale, 1740-52, and at Ellenthorp, 1 762-5; nephew of Charles Owen; prominent as writer against Jacobites.
Lewis Owen: '''Lewis Owen''' (d. [[1665]]), vice-chamberlain of North Wales and baron of the exchequer of Carnarvon Y Barwn Owen); sheriff of Merionethshire. 1545-6 and , Merionethshire, 1545-6 and M.P. for county, 1547, 1563, and 1554; murdered by Mawddwy brigands.
Lewis Owen: '''Lewis Owen''' ([[1532]]-[[1594]]).
Lewis Owen: '''Lewis Owen''' ([[1572]]-[[1633]]), anti-Jesuit writer ; somene a Jesuit in Spain: employed by government as spy at f Edaft1Wi8n Londou: PuWfcbedUn nx all Popish Monks, Friers and lesuite 1623, 'Speculum Jesulticnm 1629, and other works. . MORGAN (1585 ?-1645), bishop oflandaff; Oxford (B.A., 1613); M.A. h., ni bUhop of 8U btehopof Llandaff, ; cauon of St. David's, 1623; 1640-2: impeached and imprifoned for promulgating Land's canons and protesting against action of Long parliament, 1641-2; left bequest to Carmarthen school.
Nicholas Owen: '''Nicholas Owen''' (. [[1606]]), Jesuit (' Little John ') ; w:i~ imprisoned, but escaped; said to have effect. of John Gerard (15F4-1637), 1597; travelled with Henry Garnett: designed hiding-places at Hindlip Hall for priests; captured there and taken to the Tower of London, where he died, probably from effects of torture
Nicholas Owen: '''Nicholas Owen''' ([[1752]]-[[1811]]), Welsh antiquary: M.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1776: rector of LJandyfiydog, and Meyllteyrn; published works, includingBritish Remains 1777.
Richard Owen: '''Richard Owen''' ([[1606]]-[[1683]]), royalist divine : son of.Cadwallader Owen; fellow of Oriel College, Oxford. 1628-38; M.A., 1630, B.D., 1638; rector of Llanfechain, 1634; vicar of Eltham, 1636; rector of St. Swithin, London Stone, 1639; ejected for royalism, 1643; regained St. Swithin at Restoration and was made prebendary of St. Paul's Cathedral: intimate wfth John Evelyn (1620-1706); Latin version of George Bate's Royal Apologie attributed to him.
Owen: '''Owen''' Sm RICHARD ([[1804]]-[[1892]]), naturalist; educated at Lancaster school with Whewell; studied anatomy at Edinburgh under John Barclay (1758-1826) ; prosector to Aberuethy at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, 1826, and lecturer on anatomy, 1829; assistantconservator of Hunterian Museum, 1827, joint-conservator, 1842, and afterwards sole conservator till 1856; attended Cuvier's lectures at Paris, 1831; made his name as anatomist with Memoir on the Pearly Nautilus 1832; F.R.S., 1834; first Hunterian professor of comparative anatomy and physiology, 1836-56; Wollaston medallist, 1838; first president of Microscopical Society, 1840; received civil list pension, 1842; elected tothe club 1845; on royal commission on public health, 1847, and Smithfleld market, 1809; while at the Hunterian museum prepared Descriptive and Illustrative Catalogue of Physiological Series of Comparative Anatomy and catalogue of osteological collections; gave annual lectures, and wrote memoirs of animals dissected at Zoological Society, on marsupialia and monotremes, on bones and teeth, on cephalopoda, and parthenogenesis, 1849; chairman of jury on raw materials at exhibition of 1851, on Prepared and Preserved Alimentary Substances at Paris, 1855: devised models of extinct animals at Crystal Palace; as superintendent of natural history collections of the British Museum (1856-83) obtained their separation from the library and removal to South Kensington (1881), where he designed theIndex Museum but was overruled on the general scheme of arrangement; lectured on fossils at Jermyn Street Museum and Royal Institution, 1869-61; presided at Leeds meeting of British Association, 1858; gave Rede lecture at Cambridge, 1869; lectured to royal family, 1860 and 1864; helped Livingstone to write Missionary Travels 1857; visited Egypt with Albert Edward, prince of Wales, 1869; received the Prix Cuvier 1857; edited Posthumous Papers of John Hunter (1861); attacked Origin of Species in Edinburgh Review (April 1860), taking up an ambiguous attitude on evolution; royal medallist, 1846; Copley medallist, 1851; Baley medallist for physiology, 1869, gold medallist, Linnean Society, 1888: received honorary degrees from Oxford, Cambridge, and Dublin, and was foreign associate of Institute of France; K.O.B., 1884; had many foreign orders. He received Sheen Lodge as a residence from Queen Victoria in 1862. He enjoyed the friendship of many leading contemporaries, but his acerbity as a controversialist isolated him in the scientific world. His chief larger works were, Odontography 1840-5, Lectures on Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Invertebrates 1843,History of British Fossil Mammals and Birds 1846, On the Anatomy of Invertebrates vols. i. and ii. 1866, vol. iii. 1868, Researches on Fossil Remains of Extinct Mnmmals of Australia 1877-8, Memoirs on Extinct Wingless Birds of New Zealand 1879.
Robert Owen: '''Robert Owen''' ([[1771]]-[[1858]]), socialist and philanthropist; born and died at Newtown, Montgomeryshire; read widely when a boy; obtained knowledge of fabrics while assistant at a shop in Stamford, Northamptonshire; while employed in Manchester set up a small cottonestablishment; afterwards very successful as
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Oxenbridge: '''Oxenbridge''' manager of large mills;ml became known in Mm had discussion with Coleridge and lent money to Hubert Fulton; formed Cborltou Twist Company, 1794-5; houtrht for company New Laimrk Mill- from Duviil Dale and married hU daughter. 1799; in onh-r to r.in -y out his schemed bought out partners and, with William Allen (1770-184U), Bentham, and other*, form.- 1 new company, 1814; became famous for his Mi for the formation of character including infant and two other gradeti of schools (opened, 1816); his essays circulated by the British an. I American government!*; consulted by Prussian and Austrian ambassadors; received offers in person from Grand Duke Nicholas for an establishment in Russia; propounded scheme of 'villages of unity and co-operationto great meeting at City of London Tavern, 1817; made continental tour, attending Germanic diet and congress of Aix-lu-Chapelle, 1818; largely Instrumental in bringing about tho Factory Act of 1819; obtained formation of committee to carry out his scheme under presidency of Duke of Kent, 1819, but alienated sympathy by declaration against religion; during a visit to Ireland, 1823, met with much opposition; a settlement on his communistic principles at Orbiston maintained for only about two years; gave MMSjeu at Washington and took over Harmony Settlement, 1826; framed communistic constitution, 1826, and several times visited it, but being unable to enforce his principles, abandoned it, 1828; withdrew from New 'Lanark after disputes with partners, 1829; received an abortive offer from Mexican government, 1829; took part in co-operative and social congresses, lecturing, and pulili.-hiug periodicals; carried onEquitable Labour Exchange 1832-4; took up case of Dorset labourers, 1834: conductedNew Moral World 1834-41; was presented by Lord Normauby to Queen Victoria, 1840; again In America, 1844-7; publishedRevolution in Mind and Practice 1849; took up spiritualism; heldmillenial meetings in St. Martin's Hall, London, 1866; published an Autobiography 1857-8; appeared at social science congresses at Birmingham and Liverpool, introduced by Brougham. He spent most of his fortune on the promotion of hit- schemes, and attempted to convert many public men.

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Robert Dale Owen: '''Robert Dale Owen''' ([[1801]]-[[1877]]), publicist and author; son of Robert Owen; educated under Fellenberg at Hofwyl; joined New Harmony settlement, 1826; editedNew Harmony Gazetteand commenced (1828)Free Inquirer publishedMoral Physiology 1831; as member of House of Representatives for Indiana supported annexation of Texas; U.S. minister at Naples, 1863-8; publishedPolicy of Emancipation 1863, and The Wrong of Slavery &c., 1864; also Footfalls on the Boundary of another World 1869, and Debatable Land between this World and the next 1872; published 'Threading my Way (autobiography, 1874).
Owen: '''Owen''' Bm ROGER ([[1573]]-[[1617]]), politician ; son of Thomas Owen (. 1598); B.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1592; M.P., Shrewsbury, 1597, and Shropshire, 16U1-14; knighted, 1604; barrister and treasurer, Lincoln's Inn, 1613; dismissed from commission of peace for anti-royalist speeches.
Samuel Owen: '''Samuel Owen''' ([[1769]] ?-[[1857]]), water-colour painter ; exhibited battle-pieces at Royal Academy and marine subjects with Associated Artists in Water-colours.
Thankfull Owen: '''Thankfull Owen''' ([[1620]]-[[1681]]), independent divine; educated at St. Paul's School, London, and Exeter College, Oxford; fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, 1642; M.A., 1646; senior proctor, 1649; president of St. John's College, Oxford, 1650-60; prominent in management of university during Commonwealth; published A true and lively Representation of Popery, 1 1679.
Thomas Owen: '''Thomas Owen''' (. [[1598]]), judge; graduated at Oxford, 1559; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1670; M.P., Shrewsbury, 1584-5; member of council of Welsh marches, 1590; queen's serjeaut, 1693; judge of common pleas, 1594-8; his common pleas reports printed, 1666; buried in Westminster Abbey.
Thomas Owen: '''Thomas Owen''' ([[1557]]-[[1618]]), rector of English Jesuit college, Rome, 1610-18; published translation from French.
Thomas Owen: '''Thomas Owen''' ([[1749]]-[[1812]]), translator of agricultural works; B.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1770; M.A. Queen's College, Oxford, 1773; incumbent of Uj damore, Wlltabire, 1779.
Owen: '''Owen''' Tl! MS ([[1764]]-[[1814]]), author of Methodism Unmasked(1802); of WesUni and ChriK Church, tixfnnl: B.A., 1789; South Stoke, 1792, Llaudyfrydog, Anglesey, 1794. _
William Owen: '''William Owen''' ([[1469]] V-[[1574]]), , Bregement.1.- tatuti (1521); of the Middle Temple; recovered barony of Kernes after nineteen yeannit; vice-admiral of Wales.
William Owen: '''William Owen''' (15JO?-[[1487]]), Webb pu
Mam: '''Mam''' Luroc) ; M.A. ; vicar of Ovwestry, [[1481]]-7 ; made chief bard at Caerwyn, 1668; some of his pieces printed In Gorchestion Belrdd Cymru ( 1864) and Y Brytbon
William Owen: '''William Owen''' ([[1789]]-[[1834]]), portrait-painter ; exbiblted at Royal Academy from 1792; R.A., 18O6; principal portrait- painter to George, prince regent, 1818; accidentally poisoned.
William Owen: '''William Owen''' ([[1769]]-[[1816]]).
William Fitzwilliam Owen: '''William Fitzwilliam Owen''' ([[1774]]-[[1857]]), vice-admiral; brother of Sir Edward Campbell Rich Owen; midshipman in the Culloden in battle of 1 June 1794; explored Maldlve islands, 1806, and discovered Seaflower Channel, Sumatra, 1806; nerved against Dutch in East Indies; taken by French, 1808; surveyed Canadian hikes, 1815-16, west and east African coasts, 1821-6; settled Fernando Po, 1827; published Narrative of Voyages to explore shores of Africa, Arabia, and Madagascar 1833; vice-admiral, 1844.
John Owens: '''John Owens''' ([[1790]]-[[1846]]), founder of Owens College, Manchester; a Manchester merchant who left about 100,0002. to found a college, which was to be free from religious tests. Owens College was opened, 1851, and incorporated by parliament, 1871.
John Lennergan Owens: '''John Lennergan Owens''' (ft. [[1780]]), actor; succeeded Henry Mossop at Smock Alley Theatre, Dublin.
Owen Owens: '''Owen Owens''' (rf. [[1593]]), divine; M.A. Cambridge, 1564; last archdeacon of Anglesey to hold It plena jure, the bishops of Bangor subsequently holding it in earnmendam.
Robert Owenson: '''Robert Owenson''' ([[1744]]-[[1812]]), actor ; introduced to Garrick by Goldsmith, c. 1771; made his London debut at Covent Garden, 1774; opened Fishamblu Street Theatre, Dublin, 1785; retired from the stage, 1798.
Owenson: '''Owenson''' Miss SYDNEY ([[1783]] V-[[1849]]). See
Sydney Morgan: '''Sydney Morgan''' , LADY.
William Owtram: '''William Owtram''' ([[1626]]-[[1679]]), divine; B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1645; fellow of Christ's College and (1649) M.A.; created D.D., 1660; rector of St. Mary Wooluoth, London, till 1666: archdeacon of Leicester, 1669; preacher and rabbinical scholar.
Owteed: '''Owteed''' ([[1315]] V-[[1396]]).
William Oxberry: '''William Oxberry''' ([[1784]]-[[1824]]), actor; attracted the attention of Henry Siddons, and first appeared at Covent Garden Theatre, London, in 1807; was for long manager of the Olympic; took the Craven's Head chophouse in 1821; said to have been unsurpassed in the roles of Slender, Sir David Daw, and Petro; edited The New English Drama 1818-24, besides projectingDramatic Biography 1825.
William Henry Oxberry: '''William Henry Oxberry''' ([[1808]]-[[1842]]), actor; son of William Oxberry; first appeared at the Olympic Theatre, London, 1825; unsuccessful as manager of the English Opera House (1833-7), and returned to the stage, acting at the Princess's, the Lyccum,Covent Garden, and many other theatres in London; author of burlesques and plays.
Henry Oxburgh: '''Henry Oxburgh''' (rf. [[1716]]), Jacobite : settled in Cheshire, 1700, after serving in the army in Ireland and France; joined Jacobite rising, 1715, and received colonel's commission under Thomas Forster (1675 V-1738); surrendered at Preston and was executed. His head was displayed on the top of Temple Bar, London,

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John Oxenbridge: '''John Oxenbridge''' ( [[1608]]-[[1674]] X puritan divine; became tutor at Magdalen Hall, Oxford (M.A., 1631), but (1634) was deprived by Laud for drawing up a document
Oxenden: '''Oxenden''' 990
Paoifioo: '''Paoifioo''' for the better government of the society, which be perPiimlcd hU scholars to subscribe: after exercising hin ministry in the Bermudas returned to England in 1(41 and preached in various part* of the country: became a fellow of Eton, 1662, where he formed a friendship with Andrew Marvell (1681-1678): being ejected, 1660 emigrated to Surinam, Barbados, and finally to Boston, where he became pastor; published sermons,
Ashton Oxenden: '''Ashton Oxenden''' ([[1808]]-[[1892]]X bishop of Montreal; of Harrow and University College, Oxford; M.A.. 1869; D.D., 1869: rector of Pluckley, Kent, 1849-69; honorary canon of Canterbury, 1864; elected bishop of Montreal and metropolitan of Canada, May 1869; Miduomdy attended to his duties till ill-health caused him to resign the bishopric, 1878; vicar of St. Stephen's, near Canterbury, and rural dean, 1879-84: published minor theological works, which his plain and simple language made very popular.
Sir George Oxenden: '''Sir George Oxenden''' ([[1620]]-[[1669]]), governor of Bombay; spent his youth in India; knighted, 1661: appointed by the Bast India Company president and chief director of their affairs at Surat, 1662; found the company's trade threatened by the hostility of the French and Dutch, but during his term of office established the company's affairs on a sound basis and prepared the way for the subsequent development of its power; repulsed an attack on Surat by the Mahrattas, 1663; on the cession of Bombay to the company by Charles II (1667) was nominated governor and commauder-in-chief; died at Surat.
George Oxenden: '''George Oxenden''' ([[1661]]-[[1703]]), civil lawyer; nephew of Sir George Oxenden (1620-1669); M.A. per litfrtu rtgiat Trinity Hall, Cambridge, 1676; LL.D., 179; was appointed regius professor of civil law at Cambridge, 1884, vicar-general to the archbishop of Canterbury, 1688, and chancellor of the diocese of London; masterof Trinity Hall, Cambridge, 1680-1703: represented the university in parliament (1695-8); author of several Latin poems.
Sir George Oxenden: '''Sir George Oxenden''' , fifth baronet ([[1694]]-[[1775]]), son of George Oxenden; lord of the admiralty and of the treasury; M.P., Sandwich; noted for his profligate character.
Oxenden: '''Oxenden''' or OXINDEN, HENRY ([[1609]]-[[1670]]), poet ; first cousin of Sir George Oxeuden (1620-1669); B.A. Corpus Christi College, Oxford, 1627; author of Jobus Triumphaus 1651, and other poems,
Oxenedes: '''Oxenedes''' or OXNEAD, JOHN DK (d. [[1293]]?), chronicler; reputed author of a chronicle really written by a monk of St. Benet's, Hulme, Norfolk, covering the Deripd from Alfred to 1 293. There is a copy in the Cotton lisa, edited by Sir Henry Ellis (1777-1869) (1859) for the Rolls Series, and another in the Duke of Newcastle's MSS.
John Oxenford: '''John Oxenford''' ([[1812]]-[[1877]]), dramatist; author of many plays and of translations from German, French, Spanish, and Italian; became dramatic critic toThe Timer, c, 1860, and held that position for more than a quarter of a century. An essay by him on Iconoclasm in Philosophy based on Schopenhauer'sParerga und rarahpomena ttrst called public attention to Schopenhauer's philosophy in England.
Henry Nutcombe Oxenham: '''Henry Nutcombe Oxenham''' ([[1829]]-[[1888]]), i Roman catholic writer; of Harrow and Balliol College, I Oxford; M.A., 1854; took orders with English church, I but in 1857 was received into the church of Rome; worked I at the Brompton Oratory, and afterwards on the staff of St. Edmund's College, Ware; subsequently held a mastership at the Oratory School, Birmingham; published theological and historical books, including translations of works by Dbllinger, under whom he had studied.
John Oxenham: '''John Oxenham''' (d. [[1575]]), sea-captain"' with Drake in Central America, 1572; undertook (1674) a second expedition, which was destroyed by the Spaniards; captured and hanged at Lima. Kingsley has introduced a late and partly legendary account of his expedition into his novel Westward Ho ! r xliii. 15
Earls of Oxford: '''Earls of Oxford''' . Sec VKRK, KOBKKT DE, third
Earl: '''Earl''' of the first creation, [[1170]] ?-[[1221]] ; VERK, JOHX DE, seventh EARL, 1313-1360; VERB, ROBERT DE, ninth KARI,, 1362-1392; VKRE, AUBKKT DK, tenth EARL, 1340 ?-1400; VERB, JOHN DK, thirteenth EARL, 1443-1513; VKRE, JOHN DK, sixteenth EARL, 1512V-1562; VKKK, EDWARD DE, seventeenth EARL, 1650-1604; VERB, HENRY DK, eighteenth EARL, 1593-1625; VERK, AUBREY DK, twentieth ERL, 1626-1703; HARLEY, ROBERT, first EARL of the second creation, 1661-1724; HARLEY, EDWARD, second EARL, 16891741.
John Op Oxford: '''John Op Oxford''' (d. [[1200]]), bishop of Norwich ; commissioned by Henry II (1164) to request Pope Alexander III to sanction the constitutions of Clarendon; subsequently employed on other important foreign missions; was excommunicated by Becket (1166) for recognising the an ti- pope Paschal, but obtained absolution from Alexander; escorted Becket to England, 1170, and by his firmness prevented the prelate's enemies attacking him when he landed; consecrated bishop of Norwich, 1175; was with two other bishops appointedarchijusticiarius on the reconstruction of the judicial system, 1179.
Henry Oxinden: '''Henry Oxinden''' ([[1609]]-[[1670]])
John Oxlee: '''John Oxlee''' ([[1779]]-[[1854]]), divine ; rector of Scawton, 1815-26, Molesworth, 1836-54; was acquainted with 120 languages and dialects, and had an exceptional knowledge of Hebrew literature; author of The Christian Doctrine of the Trinity, the Incarnation, and the Atonement... maintained on the Principles of Judaism(3 vols.), 18161850.
John Oxley: '''John Oxley''' ([[1781]]-[[1828]]), Australian explorer: surveyor-general of New South Wales, 1812; made explorations between 1817 and 1823 in the interior of New South Wales.
Joseph Oxley: '''Joseph Oxley''' ([[1715]]-[[1775]]), quaker ; travelled much in the United States, and was the author of a series of autobiographical letters.
John Dk Oxnead: '''John Dk Oxnead''' (d. [[1293]] ?).
Oyley: '''Oyley'''
John Ozell: '''John Ozell''' (d. [[1743]]), translator ; an accountant by trade; became auditor-general of the city of London and bridge accounts and of St. Paul's Cathedral and St. Thomas's Hospital, London; mentioned in theDunciad; published numerous translations of slight merit.
Simon Paab: '''Simon Paab''' ([[1695]] ?-[[1647]]). i y kln: one of the rule " of the irelsh of Strathclyde. n ACE; T,? u H.5 15 ? -1W?), professional fool; nephew of Richard Pace; of Eton and King's Coll .ridge; became jester to the Duke of Norfolk id afterwards In Elizabeth's court. nf ?, A ? E,! U(HARD ( ?-lMC), diplomatist and dean f St. l,,r Cathedral: employed by Wolsey in 1515 to ! iSAr viir Wi !!Jl gainBt Frnllcl8 T In 1619 * Promote Z7 w 1," el ctlon ns emperor, and in 1521 and 1623 to *V s candidature for the papacy; author of the treatise De Frucbu 1617, and of the oration 4 De Pace 1518. From 1614 to 1624 his despatches form no inconsiderable portion of the state papers of this country.
Thomas Pace: '''Thomas Pace''' (d. [[1533]]).
David Pactfico: '''David Pactfico''' ([[1784]]-[[1864]]), Greek trader; a Portuguese Jew, but born a British subject at Gibraltar; hia house in Athens burnt by a mob, 1847, compensation for which was delayed by the Greek government; a dispute followed between France and England and almost ended in war, owing to resolute action in Pacifico's behalf of Palmerston, foreign secretary of English government.

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Pack: '''Pack''' BlM JM-.Nl.- ([[1772]]?-[[1823]]), major-general: dMoendant o:.-ir Christopher 1'ackc; saw service in Flanders, 1791, in th.- liU-roii pxpMitinn. 17U5. and in Ireland. 17!.x; commanded tin- 7Nt fxt at th.- capture of QaM Of Good Hop,-, l.-iu,;, iii tin- I'cniii-iilH, I.HH, and in the Walchcmi rH-dition. lM;,1. 1*13: command."! ( inlu M a Portuu'u.K.C.I:., i.si.%; roimnandttl in 1*15 a brigade of division at Waterloo.
Pack: '''Pack''' (JKOKCK (rt. [[1700]]- [[172]] 1), actor; originally * singer; acted at Lincoln's Inn Field-, London, 17m f. at the Haymarket, London, 1705-7, and at Drury Lane, London; retired, 1724.
Richardson Pack: '''Richardson Pack''' ([[1682]]-17S8), miscellaneous writer; of Merchant TaylorsSchool, London, and St. John's College, Oxford: barrister, Middle Temple: entered the army; saw service in Spain, 1710, and was promoted major. Edmund Curll printed several works by Pack iu verse and prose between 1719 and 1729. ?-ir
Packe: '''Packe''' Sm CHRISTOPHER ([[1593]] ?-[[1682]]), lord mayor of London; member of the DrapersCompany; lord mayor, 1654; a prominent member of the Company of Merchant Adventurer*; knighted and appointed an admiralty commissioner, 1655; a strong partisan of Cromwell, proposing on 23 Feb. 1656, in the Protector's last parliament, that Cromwell should assume the title of kin-.:: disqualified at the Restoration from holding any public office.
Christopher Packe: '''Christopher Packe''' (Jl. [[1711]]), chemist: practised as a quack under the patronage of Edmund Dickinson and others; author of chemical works of an empirical character.
Christopher Packe: '''Christopher Packe''' ([[1686]]-[[1749]]), physician ; son of Christopher Packe (Jl. 1711): of Merchant TaylorsSchool, London: created M.D.Cauibridge(coji* regiit), 1717; practised at Canterbury from 1726; published two philosophico-chorographieal dissertations on a chart of East Kent, 1736 and 1743.
Packe: '''Packe''' or PACK, CHRISTOPHER (Jl. [[1796]]), portrait- and landscape-painter,
Edmund Packe: '''Edmund Packe''' (Jl. [[1735]]), ' M.D. and chemist'; son of Christopher Packe (. 1711)
John Packer: '''John Packer''' ([[1570]]?-[[1649]]), clerk of the privy seal, 1604; of Cambridge and Trinity College, Oxford; envoy to Denmark, 1610; received many favour? from Oliarles I, but in 1640 refused him a loan and allied himself with parliament; his property in Kent sequestered for a time by the royalist forces; a visitor of the university of Oxford, 1647.
John Hayman Packer: '''John Hayman Packer''' ([[1730]]-[[1806]]), actor; oriirinally a saddler; acted at Drury Lane Theatre, London, under Garrick; retired, 1805.
William Packer: '''William Packer''' (Jl. [[1644]]-[[1660]]), soldier; entered the parliamentary army early in the war and commanded Cromwell's regiment at Dunbar, 1650; promoted by Cromwell, but on becoming discontented at the restoration of the House of Lords, and opposing the Protector's policy, was deprived of his posts; joined Lambert against parliament, 1659; his property confiscated at the Restoration,
Packing: '''Packing''' ! ON.
Padarn: '''Padarn''' (ft. [[650]]), Welsh saint; born of Breton parents: laboured in Britain and Ireland as a missionary; spent his last days in Brittany, founding a monastery at Vannes. Hi Latin name, Pateruus, has caused him to be wrongly identified with Paternus, bishop of Avrauches.
Tom Paddock: '''Tom Paddock''' ([[1823]]7-[[1863]]), pugilist; champion of England, 1855, but defeated (1856) by Bill Perry, the Tipton slasher.
Sir William Paddy: '''Sir William Paddy''' ([[1554]]-[[1634]]), physician : of Merchant TaylorsSchool, London, and St. John's College, Oxford (fellow); B.A.. 1573: M.D. Leyden, 1689 (incorporated at Oxford, 1591): physician to James I, 1603; knk'hu-d. Kin:;; president of the College of Physicians, Itn'i, 161(1, 1611, and 1618; friend of Laud and benefactor of St. John's ollive, Oxford.
Padrig: '''Padrig''' ([[373]]-[[463]]).
John Padua: '''John Padua''' .,? (it. 1&42-[[1649]]X architect; employed in matters relating to architecture and music by VIII and Edward VI: doubtfully identified with -ir John ThyiUM q. v.,.!.,!,,, Thorpe (Jl. 1570-1610) , and John Cains (1610-1671)
Pagan: '''Pagan''' .1), versifier: author of 'A Collection of Song* and Poem (pobUahed, e. 1806): credited by legend with the tongs Oathe Yowis to tbt Knowe* (revised by Bunts) and the Crook and Plaid r xiiii SAi
James Pagan: '''James Pagan''' ([[1811]]-[[1870]]), journalist: editor of .lasgow Heraldfrom 1866; published work* on Glasgow antiquities
Adam Paganel: '''Adam Paganel''' rf. [[1210]]), founder of a tnonwUc bouse at Glandford Bridge in the time of King John.
Fulk Paganel: '''Fulk Paganel''' (. [[1182]]), baron of Hambie in Normandy: son of William Pngancl; a ""-"f*attendant of Henry 1 1 when abroad.
Fulk Paganel: '''Fulk Paganel''' (. [[1210]]?), second Mm of Folk Pupanel (.. 1182); suspected of treachery to King John, 1203, but afterward* re-torol to favour.
Ralph Paoanel: '''Ralph Paoanel''' (Jl. [[1089]]), sheriff of Yorkshire; seized the land* of William de St. Carilef, 1088, by the order of William II.

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William Paganel: '''William Paganel''' (Jl. [[1136]]), soldier; son of Ralph Paganel; defeated at Moutien Hubert (1136) by Geoffrey Plautagenet
Paoanell: '''Paoanell''' or PAINEL, GERVASE(.f. [[1189]]X baron, lord of Dudley Castle: joined the rebellion of Prince Henry, 1173.
Benjamin William Page: '''Benjamin William Page''' ([[1765]]-[[1846]]), admiral : saw much service in the eastern seas, and piloted the squadron which captured the Moluccas in 1796.
David Page: '''David Page''' ([[1814]]-[[1879]]), geologist: educated at St. Andrews; LL.D., 1867; became scientific editorto W. & R. Chambers, 1843; F.G.S., 1863: professor of geology at Durham University College of Science, 1873.
Sir Francis Page: '''Sir Francis Page''' ([[1661]] 7-[[1741]]), jodge; barrister, Inner Temple, 1690; bencher, 1713; knighted, 1715; appointed a baron of the exchequer, 1718; transferred to the court of common pleas, 1726, and to the king's bench, 1727; known to his contemporaries asthe hanging judge satirised by Pope, assailed by Dr. Johnson, and vituperated by Savage, whom he had condemned to death for killing a man in a tavern brawl.
Frederick Page: '''Frederick Page''' ([[1769]]-[[1834]]), writer on the poor laws; of Oriel College, Oxford; barrister, Inner Temple, 1792; bencher, 1826.
John Page: '''John Page''' ([[1760]] ?-[[1818]]), vocalist and compiler of musical works; vicar-choral of St. Paul's Catliedral, 1H01.
Samuel Page: '''Samuel Page''' (1M4-[[1630]]), poet and divine; M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1594: fellow, 1591: D.D., 1611: naval chaplain in the expedition to Cadiz, 1695: vicar of St. Nicholas, Deptford, 1697: author of sermons and of The Love of Amos and Laura a poem which appeared in Alcilia 1613.
Thomas Page: '''Thomas Page''' ([[1803]]-[[1877]]), civil engineer: M.I.C'.K., 1837; made desipns for the embankment of the Thames, 1842; constructed the Chelsea suspension bridge, 1868, and Westminster Bridge, London, 1862; carried out the Albert Embankment, London, 1869.
Page: '''Page''' Sin THOMAS HYDE ([[1746]]-18J1), military engineer; served in the war of independence in North America, and was severely wounded at Bunker's Hill, 1775; constructed the ferry at Chatham; F.R.S., 1783; knighted, 1783; consulting engineer to several Irian institutions. * 11U - 43 J
William Page: '''William Page''' ([[1590]]-[[1663]]), divine: M.A. Balliol College, Oxford, 1614: incorporated at Cambridge, 11 fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, 1619: D.D., 16S4: master of Reading grammar school. 1629-44, and rector of nanniiurtmi. Hampshire: sequestered from both preferments, but in 147 made rector of East L*tne; translated Thomas a Kcmpis's Imitatio Chrirti 19. and published religious treatises.
Pageham: '''Pageham''' 992
Packet: '''Packet'''
Paoeham: '''Paoeham''' or PAOHAM, JOHN UK (d. [[1158]]), bishop
Paget: '''Paget''' Lmi ALF;r.l MKNUY ( [[1816]]- [[1888]]), son of ir H.-nrv William lis:i-t, fir.t marquis of Anglesey Westminster Sch.x.1: liU-nil M.P.forLiehfleld * was chief euuerry, 1846-74, and rk-rk marshal houaehoki, 1846-88; general inthe army,
Sir Arthur Paoet: '''Sir Arthur Paoet''' ([[1771]]-[[1840]]), diplomatist: brother of Sir Henry William Paget, first marquis of AnSSr tq'v I of Westnunster School and Christ Church, Oxford:M.P, Anglesey, 1794-1807: represented England at Berlin, 1794; envoy extraordinary to elector palatine, 1798, to court of Naples, 1800, to Vienna, 1801-6, where heaMistod to form toe third coalition against France, 180*- privy councillor, 1804; Q.O.B., 1816; ambassador to Turkey, 1807-0.
Paoet: '''Paoet''' Siu AUGUSTUS BERKELEY ([[1823]]-[[1896]]), diplomatist; son of Sir Arthur Paget; attache at Madrid, 1843-6, and at Paris, 1846-52; secretary of legation at Athens, 1852, and at the Hague, 1854-5; charge d'affaires at the Hague, 1855-6, Lisbon, 1857-8, and Berlin, 1858: minister at court of Denmark, 1859; envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to King Victor Emmanuel, 1867-76, and ambassador, 1876-83; ambassador at Vienna, 1884-93; K.C.B., 1863; privy councillor, 1876; G.C.B., 1883; published his father's memoirs under title ofTu Paget Papers 1895. Suppl. iii. 2391
Charles Paoet: '''Charles Paoet''' (d. [[1612]]), Roman catholic conspirator; of Gouville and Caius College and Trinity Hall, Cambridge: son of William Paget, first baron Paget : retired to Paris in 1572 and became secretary to Mary Stuart's ambassador, James Beaton (1517-1603) q. v.l: secretly opposed Beaton and acted as an English spy; visited England, 1583, but was justly suspected of treasonable plotting; retired again to France; his surrender demanded by the English ambassador, 1584; attainted, 1587; entered service of king of Spain, 1588; removed to Brussels, but perfidiously corresponded with Cecil; advocated the claims of James VI to the English crown, opposing those of the infanta, and in 1599 threw up bis Spanish employment; his attainder reversed after Jama's accession and his estates restored.
Paoet: '''Paoet''' 8m CHARLES ([[1778]]-[[1839]]), vice-admiral; brother of Sir Henry William Paget, first marquis of Anglesey; entered the navy, 1790; commanded ou the North American and West Indian stations, 1837-9; G.O.H., 1832; vice-admiral, 1837.
Lord Clarence Edward Paoet: '''Lord Clarence Edward Paoet''' ([[1811]]-[[1895]]), admiral; son of Sir Henry William Paget, first marquis of Anglesey q. v.l; of Westminster School; M.P., Sandwich, 1847-52 and 1857-66; secretary to the admiralty, 1859-66; commander-in-chief in the Mediterranean, 18661869; admiral, 1870; privy councillor; G.O.B., 1886.
Sir Edward Paoet: '''Sir Edward Paoet''' ([[1775]]-[[1849]]), general; brother of Sir Henry William Paget, first marquis of Anglesey : cornet, 1792; commanded the reserve at OoruHn, 1809; conducted the advance to Oporto, 1809: appointed second in command to Wellcsley, 1811, but almost immediately taken prisoner; G.C.B., 1812: conducted the Burmese campaigns of 1824-5; general, 1825.
Francis Edward Paoet: '''Francis Edward Paoet''' ([[1806]]-[[1882]]), divine ; son of Sir Edward Paget; of WestSchool and Christ Church, Oxford; student, 18J5-36; M.A., 1830: rector of Elford, 1835; published tales illustrating his views on church and social reforms.
Paget: '''Paget''' Lonn GEORGE AUGUSTUS FREDERICK (1818-1880), general; son of Sir Henry William Paget, lint marquis of Anglesey; of Westminster School: Bcrved throughout the Crimean campaign; commanded the third line in the charge of the light brigade at Balaclava; hisCrimean Journalspublished, 1881.
Sir George Edward Paget: '''Sir George Edward Paget''' ([[1809]]-[[1892]]), physician; fellow of Oaius College, Cambridge, 1832-51; M.D.,1SW; physician U Addenbrooke's Hospital, 1839-84, and ratio* professor of physic at Cambridge, 1872-92;
Henry Paget: '''Henry Paget''' , first EARL OK UXBUIDUK (d. [[1743]]), son of William, sixth baron Paget; M.P., Staffordshire, 1695-1711, and lord of the treasury, 1711-15; privy councillor, 1711; created Baron Burton, 1711, and Earl of Uxbridge, 1714.

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Henry Paoet: '''Henry Paoet''' , second EARL OF UXBRIUGK ([[1719]]1769), son of Thomas Catesby Paget, baron Paget; chiefly remarkable for an inordinate love of money.
Sir Henry William Paget: '''Sir Henry William Paget''' , first MARO.UIS OF
Anglesey: '''Anglesey''' and second EARL OF UXBRII;K olfyhe second creation (1768-1854), descended from William Paget, fifth baron Paget; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; M.P., Carnarvon boroughs, 1790-6, for MUborne Port, 1796-1810; raised a regiment of infantry in 1793, chietiy from among bis father's Staffordshire tenants, which on the outbreak of war became the 80th foot; served in Flanders, 1794, and in Holland, 1799; commanded the cavalry with great distinction in Spain under Sir John Moore, and the cavalry and horse artillery at Waterloo, where he lost a leg; created Marquis of Anglesey, 1815; lord-lieutenant of Ireland, 1828; favoured catholic emancipation; adopted a conciliatory attitude to the catholics, and was recalled in January 1829 in consequence of differences with the prime minister, the Duke of Wellington; re-appointed by Lord Grey (December 1830), found himself opposed by O'Connell, and retired in 1833, after establishing the board of education; field-marshal, 1846.
Sir James Paoet: '''Sir James Paoet''' , first baronet ([[1814]]-[[1899]]), surgeon; brother of Sir George Edward Paget; studied at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London; M.R.C.S., 1836; sub-editor of Medical Gazette 1837-42; demonstrator of morbid anatomy at St. Bartholomew's, 1839; lecturer ou general anatomy and physiology, 1843; warden of the college for students, 1843-51; full surgeon, 1861-71; consulting surgeon, 1871; F.R.C.S., 1843; Arris and Gale professor of anatomy, 1847-52; vice-president, 1873-4; president, 1875; surgeon extraordinary to Queen Victoria, 1858, serjeant-surgeon extraordinary, 1867-77, and serjeaut-surgeou, 1877; baronet, 1871; vice-chancellor of London University, 1883-95; F.R.S., 1851; D.C.L. Oxford; LL.D. Cambridge; M.D. Dublin, Bonn, and WUrzburg: publishedLectures on Surgical Pathology 1853, and other writings.
John Paoet: '''John Paoet''' (d. [[1640]]), nonconformist divine ; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1698; rector of Nautwich, 1598; ejected for nonconformity; went to Holland (1604) and was minister of. the English presbyterian church at Amsterdam, 1607-37; wrote on controversial subjects.
John Paget: '''John Paget''' ([[1808]]-[[1892]]), agriculturist and writer on Hungary; M.D. Edinburgh; married (1837) the Baroness Polyxeua Wesselenyi, and settled on her Hungarian estates.
John Paget: '''John Paget''' ([[1811]]-[[1898]]), police magistrate and author; barrister, Middle Temple, 1838; secretary successively to lord chancellors Truro and Crauworth, 18501856; magistrate at Thames police court, 1864, and subsequently at the Hammersmith and Wandsworth, and the West London court; resigned, 1889; published essays on literary, historical, and legal subjects.
Nathan Facet: '''Nathan Facet''' ([[1615]]-[[1679]]), physician; M.A. Edinburgh; M.D. Leyden, 1639; son of Thomas Paget (d. 1660); nominated physician to the Tower of London in 1649; friend of Milton.
Thomas Paoet: '''Thomas Paoet''' , third BAUOX PAOET (d. [[1590]]), son of William, first baron Pnget: fellow-commoner of Gouville and Caius College, Cambridge, 1569; being a Roman catholic fled to the continent, 1583, on the discovery of Throgmorton's plot; obtained a pension from Spain; attainted, 1587; died at Brussels.
Thomas Paget: '''Thomas Paget''' (rf. [[1660]]), divine : brother of John Paget (d. 1640); M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1612; succeeded his brother at Amsterdam; obtained preferment in England, 1639.
Thomas Oatesby Paget: '''Thomas Oatesby Paget''' , BARON PAOET (d. 1742), son of Henry Paget, first earl of Uxbridge; M.P., Staffordshire, 1715 and 1722; wrote several pieces in prose and verse.
Paget: '''Paget'''
Pakenham: '''Pakenham'''
William Paoet: '''William Paoet''' , first HAR...N I'A.JKT
Drskiit: '''Drskiit''' ( [[1505]]-[[1663]]), educated at St. 1'iuil'and Trinity Hull, Cuiiit.n.k-: employed on vari.. matio services by Henry VIII; sent M ambassador to Franc.-. 1541, to explain the (nil of Catherine Howard; made a privy councillor and a secretary of state on his return; for the closing yearn of the reign was, with the first Kurl of Hertford see SEYMOUR, BUWAKD (1606 7-1552), probably H.-niV- chief adviser; K.G. and comptroller of the king's household on the accession of Edward VI; played a prominent part lu the plot to set aside Henry Vl II v will, ami proposed a protectorate in the council; created Baron Paget of Beaodesert, 1549; remained faithful to Somerset, was arrested (1551) on tincharge of conspiring against Warwick's life, and (1562) degraded from the Garter on the ground of Insufficient birth, and fined 6.000. for n-im: hi* offices for his private emolument; after Edward VI's death joined Queen Jane's council, but functioned the proclamation of Queen Mary, 1563; became a privy councillor, was restored to the Garter, and, in 1666, made lord privy seal; relinquished his offices on Queen Elizabeth's accession.
William Paoet: '''William Paoet''' , fourth BAROJC PAORT ([[1572]]1629), son of Thomas, third baron Paget; B.A. Christ church, Oxford, 1690; a staunch protestant: restored by James I to the lands and honours forfeited by his father's attainder.
Sir William Faoet: '''Sir William Faoet''' , fifth BARON PAGBT ([[1609]]1678), son of William, fourth baron Paget; K.M.. 1G25; of Christ Church, Oxford; at flret in sympathy - ith parliament against Charles I, but on the outbreak of war joined the king; his estates sequestered,
William Paget: '''William Paget''' , sixth BARON PAGKT([[1637]]-[[1713]]), son of Sir William, fifth baron Paget; ambassador at Vienna, 1689-93; ambassador to Turkey, 1693-1702, where he negotiated the treaty of Carlowitz, 1699.
Pagit: '''Pagit''' or PAGITT, EPHHAIM ([[1575]] ?-[[1647]]), heresiographer; son of Eusebius Pagit; matriculated from Christ Church, Oxford; author ofCbristianographie 1635, and Heresiographie 1645, a valuable account of contemporary sects.
Kusebius Pagit: '''Kusebius Pagit''' ([[1561]] ?-[[1617]]), puritan divine; student of Christ Church, Oxford; B.A. Christ's College, Cambridge, 1567; rector of Lamport, 1572-4, and of Kilkhampton, of which he was deprived for nonconformity to parts of the Anglican ritual in 1585; rector of St. Anne and St. Agnes, London, 1604-17; remained without a charge from 1585 to the death of Whitgift: published theological treatises.
William Pagtjla: '''William Pagtjla''' (d. [[1350]] V), theologian : vicar of Winkfleld, near Windsor, 1330; devoted his time to study; wrote theological treatises.
Pain: '''Pain'''
George Richard Pain: '''George Richard Pain''' ([[1793]] ?-[[1838]]), architect: practised with his brother,.hum- Pain
James Pain: '''James Pain''' ([[1779]] ?-[[1877]]), architect and builder; grandson of William Pain; designed and built a number of churches and glebe houses in Munster.
William Pain: '''William Pain''' ([[1730]] ?-[[1790]] ?), writer on architecture and joinery; wrote several treatises between 1759 and 1785.

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Paine: '''Paine'''
Paine: '''Paine''' or PAYNE, JAMES ([[1725]]-[[1789]]), architect: designed many large houses, described in his Plans of Noblemen and Gentlemen's Residences 1767-83; he held several government appointments, and (1771) was elected president of the Society of Artiste of Great Britain.
James Paine: '''James Paine''' (d. [[1829]] ?), architect ; son of James Paine (1725-1789); original member of the ArchitectsClub 179L.
Thomas Paine: '''Thomas Paine''' ([[1737]]-[[1809]]), author of the* Rights of Man; n of Joseph Paine, n staymaker and small farmer of Thetford, and a member of the Society of Friends; put to his father's business at the age of thirteen: joined a privateer when nineteen years old; became a supernumerary excise officer at Thetford, 1761: drew up, while stationed at Lewes, 1772, a statement of rt irxv.u.,.-..1;...-:, ru printed I; member* of parUamrn t!.c -X.-!,:!, tnluit-l to movement for Increase of pay; diml* of tbe agitation; separated from hswii America with an Introduction from Frankli lisbed hia pamphletCommon Sense 1 the transactions which had led to the war with England, In the autumn and became a volunteer aide-de-camp to General Nathaniel Greene, animating the troop* bj bis affairs, April 1777, but lost his post, 1779, in conseqoeooe of making indiscreet revelation* in regard to the Fren. h alliance; clerk to the Pennsylvania assembly, 1779: tinned to write political pamphlets on public affairs; resigned position as clerk, 1780, and (1781) went to France on a political mission as secretary to Colonel Lanrens, the American envoy, returning to Boston in August 1781: allowed a salary f Hla hundred dollarson the conclusion of the war to enable him to continue his writings; becamf absorbed in an invention for an iron bridge, r. 1786, ana suilal to Europe to promote his idea, 1787; published in London the first part of hisRights of Man in reply to , Burke'sReflexions on the Revolution 1790; on the appearance of the second part (1792) was compelled to fly to France to avoid prosecution, the book having become ! a manifesto of the party in sympathy with the French revolution: given the titl- ot French citizen 17 Aug. 1 1792; elected a memtter of the convention, September 1792; opposed the execution of Louis XVI, and was arrested in December 1793, just after the completion of the first part of theAge of Reason his life saved by the fall of Robespierre; released, November 1794, having written most of the second part of theAge of Reason while in prison; published the Age of Reason 1793, which increased the odium in wh was held in England; returned to America, 1802: during his last sojourn there lived in easier circum I stances, but found political and theological antipathies strong, and was more or lessostracised both as an 1 opponent of Washington and the federalist* and as the ! author of the Age of Reason: died at New York. He is the only English writer who expresses with uncom ! promising sharpness the abstract doctrine of political rights held by the French revolutionists. His connection with the American struggle, and afterwards with the French movement, gave him a unique position, and his ritings became a sort of text-book for the extreme I radical party in England.
Edward Painter: '''Edward Painter''' ([[1784]]-[[1868]]), pugilist: beat Thomas Winter Spring, 1818, and Tom Oliver , 1820.
William Painter: '''William Painter''' ([[1540]]7-[[1594]]), author; of St. John's College, Cambridge; head-master of Seveuoaks school: made clerk of the ordnance, 1561; acquired fortune by irregular practices with public money; author ofThe Palace of Pleasure(1566) (last reprint, 1890), a work consisting of stories translated from Latin, Greek, French, and Italian, which made Italian novelist* known in England, and wax largely utilised by the Elizabethan dramatists.
James Paisible: '''James Paisible''' ([[1656]]7-[[1721]]), flautist and composer; native of France; came to England, r. 1680: performed for the Duchesse de Mazarin at Chelsea and before Queen Anne; published numerous works.
Paisley: '''Paisley''' first BARON ([[1543]] ?-[[1622]]). See HAMIL-
Ton: '''Ton''' -. CLAUD. P AXEMAN, THOMAS(1614?-1691), dissenting divine; M.A. Clare College, Cambridge, 1637; officiated from 1648 at Harrow-on-the-Hill; ejected, 1663: afterwards ministered at Brentford and Stratford.
Sir Edward Michael Pakenham: '''Sir Edward Michael Pakenham''' 1815), major-general, brother of Sir Hercules Robert Pakeubam; entered the army. 1794; commanded the 64th (1803) at the capture of SU Lucia, where be was wounded; brevet-colonel, 1806: joined Wellington in the , Peninsula after Talavera: led the decisive movement ! of the third division at Salamanca, 1812, his conduct : earning him a remarkable eulogy from Wellington: i commanded the north division at Snnroren, 1813; 1 major-general, 1813; G.O.B., 1815; killed in America while directing an assault on New Orleans.
Pakenham: '''Pakenham''' 994
Paley: '''Paley'''
Pakenhax: '''Pakenhax''' Sm HERCULES ROBERT ([[1781]] 1 eutenant-generul; brother of Sir Kdwar.l Mirhai-l r a T.l; eiiU'nil tlu-arniy, 1HU3; scrverl throiigb iPeninsaiar war, and w.i-.i.-M-nil by Wellington MI one of the best officers of riflemen 1 have seen **fl. 1887; K.O.B., 1838; lieuteuant-ge.ienU, j -;. LXIIH. MJ
Sir Richard Pakenham: '''Sir Richard Pakenham''' ([[1797]]-[[1868]]), diplomatist son of Sir Thomas Pakenbam; of Trinity OoUegV Dublin: minister plenipotentiary to Mexico OSSX the United States (1843-7), and at Lisbon
Sir Thomas Pakenham: '''Sir Thomas Pakenham''' ([[1757]]-[[1836]]), admiral ; uncle of Sir Edward Michael Pakenham; entered the navy. 1771; honourably acquitted by court-martial for UK? loss of his ship, 1781; his conduct in the battle 'of 1 June 1794 spoken of as particularly brilliant; admiral, 1810; G.O.B., 1820.
Dorothy Paxington: '''Dorothy Paxington''' , LADY (d. [[1679]]), reputed anthor ofThe Whole Duty of Man(1658); daughter of Thomas Coventry, first baron Coventry, and wife of Sir John Pakington (1620-1680); probably only a copyist of the Duty The first public allusion to her us. author was not made till 1697, while Internal evidence chows that the author was a practised divine, and one acquainted with Hebrew, Syriac, and Arabic. It was probably written by Richard Allestree, who in all likelihood was the author also of other works generally ascribed to Lady Dorothy Pakington.
Sir John Pakington: '''Sir John Pakington''' (d. [[1560]]), serjeant-atlaw: treasurer, Inner Temple, 1529; granted licence to remain covered in the king's presence, 1529; serjeant-atlaw, 1532; in later life lived in Wales, where he is often spoken of as a judge, and in Worcestershire.
Sir John Pakington: '''Sir John Pakington''' , first baronet ([[1600]]-[[1624]]), son of Sir John Pakington (1549-1625); created baronet, 1620; M.P., Aylesbury, 1623-4.
Paxingto: '''Paxingto''' ir, SIR JOHN ([[1549]]-[[1625]]), courtier ; great-nephew of Sir John Pakington (d. 1560); B.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1669; student, Lincoln's Inn, 1570; remarkable for wit and personal beauty; knighted, 1587: nicknamed Lusty Pakington by Qtui-n Klizabeth, who took great pleasure in his athletic achievements; lived for a few years in great splendour in London, and outran his fortune, but retrieved it by the queen's favour, strict economy, and (1598) a wealthy marriage; sheriff of Worcestershire, 1595 and 1607.
Sir John Pakington: '''Sir John Pakington''' , second baronet ([[1620]]1680), royalist; son of Sir John Pakingtou, first baronet ; fought at Kineton, 1642, but voluntarily surrendered himself to the speaker to compound, 1646; took part In the Worcester campaign (1651), and suffered considerable pecuniary losses under the Commonwealth; his fortunes retrieved by the Restoration: M.P., Worcestershire, 1661-79.
Sir John Pakington: '''Sir John Pakington''' , third baronet ([[1649]]1688), Anglo-Saxon scholar; of Christ Church, Oxford; fon of Sir John Pakington, second baronet; a pupil of George Hickee; under his tuition he (ecame one of the finest Anglo-Saxon scholars of the time; MJ., Worcestershire, 1686-7.
Sir John Pakington: '''Sir John Pakington''' , fourth baronet ([[1671]]1727), politician and alleged original of Addlson'sSir lioger de Coverley only son of Sir John Pakingtou, third baronet; M.P., Worcestershire, 1690-5 and 1698-1727; a pronounced tory; proposed an address to William III requesting him to remove Burnet from the j-OBt of preceptor to the Duke of Gloucester, 1699; supI ortod the bill for preventing occasional conformity, 1 703; and opposed the union, 1707; warrant issued for bis ..rrest on the outbreak of the 1716 rebellion; managed to clear himself before the council. He was first identified *itb Sir Roger de Coverley in 1783 by Thomas Tyere , but then is little resemblance beyond the fact that both were baronets of Worcestershire. Pakington vra* only thirty-nine when the Spectator first appeared m 1711, while Sir Roger was fifty-five. He had beeu twice married, while Sir Roger was a bachelor, and he was an energetic politician, while Sir Roger visited Londao only occasionally.
Pakington: '''Pakington''' Sin JOHN SOMERSET, first BAROX
Hampton: '''Hampton''' ami first baronet ([[1799]]-[[1880]]), was son of William Russell, taking the name of his maternal uncle, Sir John Pakington, eighth baronet, in 1831, on succeeding to his estates; of Eton and Oriel College, Oxford: conservative M.P. for Droitwich, 1837-74; created baronet, 1846; secretary for war and colonies under Lord Derby in 1862; twice first lord of the admiralty, under Lord Derby, 1858 and 1866; secretary for war, 1867, retaining office until Disraeli's resignation in December 1868; indiscreetly revealed (1867) the secret history of the ministerial Reform Bill, afterwards known as the Ten Minutes Bill; created Baron Hampton, 1874.
William Pakington: '''William Pakington''' (d. [[1390]]), chronicler ; clerk and treasurer of the household of Edward the Black Prince; chancellor of the exchequer, 1381; dean of Lichfield, 1381-90; held several prebends; wrote a chronicle in French, beginning with the ninth year of John; only some extracts made by Leland from a French epitome are extant.

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Elias Palairet: '''Elias Palairet''' ([[1713]]-[[1765]]), philologer : born at Rotterdam; pastor of several foreign congregations in London; published some useful treatises on the philology of the New Testament and kindred subjects,
Palat: '''Palat''' ttET, JOHN ([[1697]]-[[1774]]), author: born at Montaubon; French teacher to three of George IPs children; wrote educational compendium in French.
Sir Horatio Palavicino: '''Sir Horatio Palavicino''' (*. [[1600]]), merchant and political agent; born at Genoa; on his arrival in England was appointed by Queen Mary collector of the papal taxes; according to tradition abjured Romanism on Queen Mary's death, and, appropriating the sums he had collected, laid the foundation of an enormous fortune, extending his business operations to most parts of the globe; knighted, 1587; lent largely to Queen Elizabeth, Henry of Navarre, and the United Provinces; of importance as a collector of political intelligence, his numerous commercial correspondents often enabling him to forestall other sources of information; English envoy to various continental states.
Frederick Apthorp Paley: '''Frederick Apthorp Paley''' ([[1815]] - [[1888]]), classical scholar; grandson of William Paley; of Shrewsbury School and St. John's College, Cambridge; M.A., 1842; hon. LL.D. Aberdeen, 1883; became famous as a Greek scholar withJSschyli quae supersunt omnia 1844-7; sympathised with the Oxford movement, and (1846) was forced to leave Cambridge in consequence of a suspicion that he had encouraged one of his pupils to join the Roman church; became a Roman catholic, and (1847-56) acted as private tutor hi various wealthy families; returned to Cambridge on the partial removal of religious disabilities, 1860; private tutor till 1874: professor of classical literature of the new catholic university college at Kensington, 1874-7. His publications include The Tragedies of Euripides 1857, his introductions to the plays of Euripides being models of clearness, Manual of Gothic Mouldings 1845, The Epics of Hesiod 1861, editions and translations of other classical authors, and Bibliographia Graeca 1881. He was a firm believer hi theory of the Solar Myth and propounded the suggestion that the Iliad and Odyssey were put together out of a general stock of traditions in the time of Pericles.
William Paley: '''William Paley''' ([[1743]]-[[1805]]), archdeacon of Carlisle and author of the Evidences ot Christianity; educated at Christ's College, Cambridge; senior wrangler, 1763; fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, 1766, and college lecturer; presented to Musgrave in Cumberland, 1776, whence he removed to Appleby, 1777; installed a prebendary of Carlisle, 1780, and (1782) appointed archdeacon; publishedPrinciples of Morals and Political Philosophy 1785, for which he received 1,000., and which at once became a Cambridge text-book; published his I most original book, Horse Pauline which was also the I least successful, 1790; brought out Evidences of Christianity 1794, which succeeded brilliantly, and secured I him ample preferment; his last book, Natural Theology 1802; a good whist player and equestrian. His mo i rality is one of the best statements of the utilitarianism of the eighteenth century, differing chiefly from Bentham by its introduction of the supernatural sanction. His book upon the Evidences is a compendium of a whole
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Palmer: '''Palmer''' library of arguments produced by the orthodox opponents of the deists of the eighteenth century, im-i )...- Nutu nil Theology an admirably clear account of the a posteriori argument. The accusation of plagiarism brought against Paley arises from a misconception of his purpose, which was rather inclusiveness and harmony tlian originality. The latest collectioun of his works were published, 1837 and 1861.
Thomas Palfreyman: '''Thomas Palfreyman''' (d. [[1589]] ?), author ; gentleman of the Chapel Royal, London, till 1589; published four religious exhortations, besides editing a Treatise of Moral Philosophy 1567. IxlilL 107
Sir Francis Palgrave: '''Sir Francis Palgrave''' ([[1788]]-[[1861]]), historian : son of Meyer Cohen, a Jew; embraced Christianity and adopted the surname Palgrave in 1823; barrister, Middle Temple, 1827: deputy-keeper of her majesty's records, 1838-61; author, among other works, of The Rise and Progress of the English Commonwealth 1832, and of 'The History of Normandy and England 1851-64; assisted in the publication of public records; knighted, 1832; rendered great service in promoting the critical study of mediaeval history in England.
Francis Turner Palgrave: '''Francis Turner Palgrave''' ([[1824]]-[[1897]]), poet and critic: sou of Sir Francis Palgrave: educated at Charterhouse School and Balliol College, Oxford; fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, 1847; B.A. and M.A., 1856; assistant private secretary to William Ewart Gladstone , 1846; entered education department, e. 1848; viceprincipal, 1850-5, of Kneller Hall, Twickenham, where he became close friend of Tennyson; successively examiner and assistant secretary of education department, 1855-84; art critic to Saturday Review: published, 1864,Golden Treasury of Songs and Lyrics and other anthologies, including a second series of The Golden Treasury 1896; professor of poetry at Oxford, 1885-96. His publications include lectures, critical essays, and several volumes of original poems.
William Gifford Palgbave: '''William Gifford Palgbave''' ([[1826]]-[[1888]]), diplomatist; son of Sir Francis Palgrave; of Charterhouse School and Trinity College, Oxford (B.A.); became a Jesuit missionary in Syria and Arabia, and often assumed the disguise of a Syrian doctor that he might visit parts of Arabia to which no European could penetrate; severed his connection with the Jesuits, 1865, and became an English diplomatist in Abyssinia (1865), Trebizond (1867), Turkish Georgia (1870), the Upper Euphrates (1872), the West Indies (1873), Manilla (1876), Bulgaria (1878), Bangkok (1879), and Uruguay (1884). His * Narrative of a Year's Journey through Central and Eastern Arabia (1865) is well known.
William Palin: '''William Palin''' ([[1803]]-[[1882]]), divine; matriculated from St. Alban Hall, Oxford; B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1833; M.A., 1851; rector of Stifford, 1834-82; author and hymn-writer.
Palk: '''Palk''' Sm ROBERT, first baronet ([[1717]]-[[1798]]), governor of Madras; became a member of the Madras council, 1753, and governor, 1763; concluded the pusillanimous treaty of Hyderabad (1766) with the nizam, by which be surrendered the sircar of Guntur, consented to pay tribute for the other sircars, and agreed to furnish the nizam with military assistance; returned to England, 1767; M.P. Ashburton, 1767-84 and 1774-87; created baronet, 1772. Palk Strait, between Ceylon and India, was named after him..
Palladitjs: '''Palladitjs''' (fl. [[431]] ?), archdeacon and missionary to Ireland; native of southern Gaul; sent to Ireland by Pope Celestine, after Patrick's mission had begun, probably to introduce the Roman discipline, but met with no success, and crossed to Britain, where he died shortly after.
Richard Pallady: '''Richard Pallady''' (fl. [[1533]]-[[1556]]), architect; of Eton and King's College, Cambridge; designed the original Somerset House, which was commenced in 1546.
Fanny Bury Paxliser: '''Fanny Bury Paxliser''' ([[1805]]-[[1878]]), writer on art; sister of Frederick Marryat; married Captain Richard Bury Palliser, 1832; published seven original works, chiefly on art subjects.
Palliser: '''Palliser''' Sm HUGH, first baronet ([[1723]]-[[1796]]), admiral; entered the navy, 1736; commander, 1746; governor and commander-ln-chief at Newfoundland, 17681766, and directed a surrey of the ooasU: comptroller of the navy, 177U; created a baronet, 1778: rear-admiral, 1775; a lord of the admiralty, 1775; vice-admiral,: while serving under Keppel In 1778 acted very insobordiuately during action in the Channel, bat WM acquitted by a packed court-martial. In spite of popular indignation; not reinstated in the offices which he had resigned In anticipation of his trial, but in 1788 was appointed governor of Greenwich Hospital; admiral, 1787.
John Falliseb: '''John Falliseb''' ([[1807]]-[[1887]]X geographer and explorer; travelled in North America, in the unknown regions of the far west, between 1847 and 1861.
William Palliser: '''William Palliser''' ([[1646]]-[[1786]]X archbishop of Oashel; fellow of Trinity College, Dublin, 1668; professor of divinity, Dublin, 1678; appointed bishop of Cloyne, 1693; translated to Casbel, 1694: bequeathed the'Bibliotheca Palliseriaua to Trinity College, Dublin.
Palliser: '''Palliser''' gin WILLIAM ([[1830]]-[[1882]]), inventor of 'PalUser shot brother of John Palliser; of Rugby, Trinity College, Dublin, and Trinity Hall, Cambridge; author of numerous inventions, particularly In relation to projectiles, among the chief being bis method of converting smooth bores into rifled guns (1862) and hie patent for chilled cast-iron shot (1863), which for a time superseded steel projectiles; C.B., 1868; knighted, 1873.
Wray Richard Gled Palliser: '''Wray Richard Gled Palliser''' 8TANES (d. 1891 X commander; brother of John Palliser; distinguished himself in 1854 in expeditions against Chinese pirates.
Thomas Palmariub: '''Thomas Palmariub''' (fl. [[1410]]).
Alicia Tindal Palmer: '''Alicia Tindal Palmer''' (fl. [[1809]]-[[1815]]X novelist ; author of three novels and of Authentic Memoirs of Sobieski 1815.
Anthony Palmer: '''Anthony Palmer''' ([[1618]]7-[[1679]]X independent: fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, 1640; M.A., 1641; ejected from rectory of Bourton-on-the- Water, 1662; published six theological treatises.
Anthony Palmeb: '''Anthony Palmeb''' (d. [[1693]]X divine; rector of Bratton Fleming, c. 1645; ejected, 1668.

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Anthony Palmeb: '''Anthony Palmeb''' ([[1675]]7-[[1749]]), New England pioneer; probably born in England; administered the government of Pennsylvania in 1747-8.
Arthur Palmeb: '''Arthur Palmeb''' ([[1841]]-[[1897]]X classical scholar and textual critic; born at Gwelph, Ontario, Canada: educated at Cheltenham College and Trinity College, Dublin; fellow, 1867; professor of Latin, 1880; public orator, 1888; M.A., 1867; Litt.D. Dublin; LLJX Glasgow. 1890; D.C.L. Oxford, 1894; published several editions of classical texts.
Sir Arthur Hunter Palmeb: '''Sir Arthur Hunter Palmeb''' ([[1819]]-[[1898]]X colonial politician; emigrated to New South Wales, 1838; member of legislative assembly of Queensland for Port Curtis, 1866; premier and colonial secretary, 1870-4, and secretary for lands, 1873-4; president of legislative council and K.C.M.G., 1881.
Barbara Palmeb: '''Barbara Palmeb''' , Comrrass OP OASTLEMAIXK and DUCHESS OF CLEVELAND ( 1641-1709).
Charles Palmeb: '''Charles Palmeb''' ([[1777]]-18*1), major-general: of Eton and Oriel College, Oxford; son of John Palmer (1742-1818); wbigM.P., Bath, 1808-26 and 1830-7; served through the Peninsular war with the luth dragoons, and became, after his father, proprietor of the Bath Theatre; major-general, 1825.
Charles John Palmeb: '''Charles John Palmeb''' ([[1808]]-[[1888]]), historian of Great Yarmouth: practised as an attorney there from 1827; edited the history of Yarmouth by Henry Manship (d. 1625) In 1854, and wrote a continuation in 1856, besides other works.
Charlotte Palmeb: '''Charlotte Palmeb''' (fl. [[1780]]-[[1787]]X author; engaged in the profession of teaching; published several novels and letters.
Edward Palmer: '''Edward Palmer''' (fl. [[1578]]), antiquary ; of Magdalen Hall, Oxford; made a collection of English antiquities, which was dispersed on his death. 8t9
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Edward Henry Palmer: '''Edward Henry Palmer''' ([[1840]]-[[1882]]), ori.-ntalist: son of a schoolmaster; learned Italian and French, while a junior clerk in London, from conversation- in cafe*; made the acquaintance of the teacher of Hindustani at Cambridge, I860, and turned his attention to oriental tongues: gained admission to St. John's College, Cambridge, as a tricar, 1883; fellow, 1867; M.A., 1870; accompanied Henry Spencer Palmer and (Sir) Charles Wilson in their survey of Sinai; visited Palestine, and improved his knowledge of Arabic dialects, 1869-70; publishedThe Desert of the Exodus* (a popular account of his travels X 1871; lord almoner's professor of Arabic at Cambridge, 1871; from that time did much literary work in Arabic, Hindustani, and Persian; went to London, 1881, and was employed on the staff of theStandard as a leader-writer; despatched by Gladstone's government on a secret mission, the purport of which, so far as known, was to attempt to detach the Arab tribes from the side of the Egyptian rebels, 1882; succeeded, and was appointed interpreter-in-chief to the English forces in Egypt, but while engaged in further negotiations with tribes beyond Suez was murdered at Wady Sudr by Arab robbers. His remains were brought home and buried in St. Paul's Cathedral in April 1883.
Eleanor Palmer: '''Eleanor Palmer''' , LADY ([[1720]]7-[[1818]]), daughter of Michael Ambrose, a brewer of Dublin; married, in 1752, Roger Palmer of Mayo and Dublin, created a baronet in 1777; celebrated for her beauty, in which she rivalled the Gunnings.
Palmer: '''Palmer''' Sm GEOFFREY, first baronet ([[1598]]-1 [[670]]), attorney-general: barrister, Middle Temple, 1623, treasurer, 1661; an original member of the Long parliament, but joined the king's party; nominated attorney-general and created baronet at the Restoration.
George Palmer: '''George Palmer''' ([[1772]]-[[1853]]), philanthropist; an East India merchant who designed a style of lifeboat which was in general use between 1826 and 1858; master of the MercersCompany, 1821; conservative M.P., South Essex, 1836-1847.
George Palmer: '''George Palmer''' ([[1818]]-[[1897]]), biscuit manufacturer; apprenticed as miller and confectioner at Taunton, e. 1832; established at Reading (1841) with ThomasHuntley (d. 1857X biscuit business of Huntley & Palmer, which on application of steam machinery to manufacture of biscuits, rapidly grew to large proportions; mayor of Beading, 1867; liberal M.P. for Reading, 1878-85
Palmer: '''Palmer''' Sm HENRY (d. [[1559]]), soldier; brother of Sir pomas Palmer (d. 1553); took part in capture of Boulogne, 1544; master of ordnance at Boulogne 1546; for many years held a subordinate command at Calais, at the fall of which in 1658 he was taSn prisoner.
Palmer: '''Palmer''' Sm HENRY (d. [[1611]]), naval cmmamler on active service between 1576 and 1611; fought ajrainst the Spanish Armada, 1588; comptroller of the navyf 1598.
Henry Spencer Palmer: '''Henry Spencer Palmer''' general, royal engineers; nephew of'slr" HeVf Ja"mes ; entered royal engineers, 1866; took part in the survey of British Columbia (1868-63), in the parliamenT UD rle8 Commi88 in under Disraeli's reform act (1867), and in the survey of Sinaitic Peninsula (1868-9 ) sentwith the New Zealand party as chief astronomer to observe the transit of Venus, 1873; appointed engineer of the admiralty works at Hong Kong, 1878; became com D 5 r ?T!!i, l e fV"? r Of tbe Mahester district, 1883; employed (1886-93) in designing waterworks for the Japanese government; retired as major-general, 1887.
Pau: '''Pau''' %, HERBERT ([[1601]]-[[1647]]X pun&divine ; grandson of Sir Thomas Palmer (1640-1626) edu catMi at Rt..TKn. 1ntl~._ n__i u. V 1. A_. ww, 1D *S, of QueensCollege, Cambridge; resisted Laud'sinnovations and was articled for bfc puritanism butwithnnt.nit: rector of AsbwelL, 1632; lecturer at
Sir James Palmer: '''Sir James Palmer''' (d. [[1657]]), chancellor of the order of the Garter, 1645; third son of Sir Thomas Palmer (1540-1626); personal friend of Churl. -s I.
James Palmer: '''James Palmer''' ([[1585]]-[[1660]]), divine; M.A. Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1606; incorporated at Oxfonl, 1611; B.D., 1613; showed puritan predilections in middle life, and preached frequently before both houses of parliament; surrendered his living, St. Bride's, Fleet Street, London, in 1645 on account of failing health. He founded several charities at Westminster.
Sir James Frederick Palmer: '''Sir James Frederick Palmer''' ([[1804]]-[[1871]]), Australian politician; great-nephew of Sir Joehua Reynolds; went to Australia, 1839, and became first president of the Victorian legislative assembly, 1856 knighted, 1857.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' (d. [[1607]]), dean of Peterborough ; fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, 1573; M.A, 1575 (incorporated at Oxford, 1580); master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1595-1604; D.D., 1595; dean of Peterborough in 1597.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' (d. [[1614]]), divine ; of Westminster and Trinity College, Cambridge; fellow, 1582; M.A., 1583; B.D., 1692; archdeacon of Ely, 1592-1600.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' ([[1650]]-[[1700]] ?), colonial official ; came from Barbados to New York, c. 1674; judge of oyer and terminer, New York, 1684; publishedAn impartial Account of the State of New England 1689.

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John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' , the elder (d. [[1768]]), actor ; known as GENTLEMAN PALMER; celebrated as Captain Plume, as Osric, as the Duke's servant in High Life Below Stairs and as Mercutio.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' ([[1742]]-[[1786]]), Unitarian divine; minister at Macclesfield and Birmingham; published various treatises.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' ([[1729]] ?-[[1790]]), Unitarian divine; minister in New Broad Street, London, 1759-80; published several treatises.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' ([[1742]]?-[[1798]]), actor ; son of a billsticker and door-keeper at Drury Lane Theatre, London; his desire to go upon the stage discouraged by Garrick and Foote; gradually rose to high position in the London theatres, and for a time obtained control, all but undisputed, over the highest comedy; held unapproachable in the part of Joseph Surface; involved himself in an unsuccessful contest with the managers of the patent houses by commencing to build the Royalty Theatre in Wellclose Square, London, 1785; frequently insolvent; died on the stage at Liverpool while playing inThe Stranger Except singing characters and old men, there was no character in which he did not achieve a high degree of excellence.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' ([[1742]]-[[1818]]), projector of mailcoaches; son of the proprietor of the two Bath theatres, for whom he acted as agent in London; being struck with the slowness of the state post, prevailed on Pitt in 1784 to order a trial of the possibility of conveying the posts by stage-coach, in spite of the fact that the post office declared the project impracticable; his innovation established by 1785; in consequence post-office revenue increased from 51,000?. to 73,000. between 1784 and 1787; nominated comptroller-general of the post office, 1786; compulsorily retired on a pension owing to quarrels with the postmaster-general, Lord Walsingham, 1793; obtained 60.00W. as compensation (1813), after a long controversy.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' (fl. [[1818]]), traveller ; published a 'Journal of Travels in the United States and Lower Canada 1818.
John Palmer: '''John Palmer''' (BERNARD) ([[1782]]-[[1852]]), mitred abbot; entered the Cistercian order, 1808; became superior of the monastery in Charuwood Forest, 1841; his house constituted an abbey, 1848.
John Ho Rsley Palmer: '''John Ho Rsley Palmer''' ([[1779]]-1 [[858]]), governor of the Bank of England; brother of George Palmer (1772I 1863); became a director of the Bank, 1811; I governor of the Bank, 1830-2.
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Palmer: '''Palmer''' formerly BUDWORTH, JnsKI'U (17SO1815), miscellaneous write; m-pht-w of Villiain Utul worth ; adopted his wife's nauic in IHII; wrote unl-r tinpseudonym Kambler, 1 in Hie Gt-utk'Uiiin's Ma
Juliks Palmer: '''Juliks Palmer''' (d. [[1556]]), martyr ; B.A. Magdalen College, Oxford, 1548; master in Riding grammar school; burntat Newbury for holding protestant opinions.
Mary Palmer: '''Mary Palmer''' ([[1716]]-[[1794]]), author ; sister of Sir Joshua Reynolds; married John Palmer of Torrington, 1740; her Devonshire Dialogue (first complete edition, 1839) frequently reprint.-.!.
Richard Palmer: '''Richard Palmer''' (i. [[1195]]), archbishop of Messina: born in England, settled in Sicily, and was a chief counsellor of William the Bad, one of the Norman king* of Sicily; elected bishop of Syracuse, c. 1155, and archbishop of Messina before 1183; one of the embassy who endeavoured to avert the wrath of Richard I against King Tancred, after the capture of Messina by toe former in 1190; corresponded with Thomas Becket
Richard Palmer: '''Richard Palmer''' (d. [[1625]]), physician; B.A. Christ's College, Cambridge, 1579; MA. Peterhouse, 1683; F.R.C.P., 1597, president, 1630; attended the deathbed of Henry, prince of Wales, 1612.
Robert Palmer: '''Robert Palmer''' ([[1757]]-[[1805]] ?), actor ; brother of John Palmer (1742 7-1798); excelled in rustic roles.
Roger Palmer: '''Roger Palmer''' , EARL OF OASTLEMMXK ([[1634]]1705), diplomatist and author; son of Sir James Palmer ; of Eton and King's College, Cambridge; student, Inner Temple, 1656; married Barbara VUliers (afterwards Duchess of Cleveland), 1659, who became Charles ll's mistress at the Restoration: M.P., New Windsor, 1660-1: forced by Charles II to become Earl of Castlemaine in order to propitiate Barbara's jealousy of the marriage of Charles II, 1661; accused of complicity in the Popish plot, but acquitted; as envoy to Rome, 1686, met with a cold reception, his excessive zeal tor Petre and other of James II's favourites embarrassing Pope Innocent XI; privy councillor, 1687; at the revolution was exempted from the Act of Indemnity, and after Imprisonment in the Tower of London escaped to the continent; indicted of high treason, 1695; on returning and surrendering himself was released without trial, on condition of going over-seas; linguist, mathematician, and political pamphleteer.
Sir Roundell Palmer: '''Sir Roundell Palmer''' , first EARL OF SKL-
Borke: '''Borke''' ([[1812]]-[[1895]]X lord chancellor : nephew of George Palmer (1772-1853); was educated at Rugby, Winchester, and Christ Church and Trinity College, Oxford: Ireland scholar, 1832; Eldon law scholar, 1834; fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1835; M.A., 1836; D.O.L., 1862; hon. LL.D. Cambridge; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1837; bencher, 1849; treasurer, 1864; Q.C., 1849; entered parliament in 1847 as a conservative (M.P., Plymouth), but from the first was extremely independent in his views, and gradually passed over to the liberal party; solicitor-general in Palmerstou's ministry, 1861; knighted, 1861: M.P., Richmond, Yorkshire, 1861-72; attorneygeneral from 1863 to the fall of Lord Russell's administration, 1866; declined Gladstone's offer of the great seal and a peerage on account of his opposition to the diseudowment of the Irish church, 1868; succeeded Lord Hatherley as lord chancellor, and was created Baron Selborne, 1872; took up the question of judicature reform, and although unable fully to carry out his wishes obtained the passage of a measure doing away with the multiplicity of courts of original jurisdiction, and providing for the gradual fusion of law and equity into a common system, 1873; retired from the woolsack on the return of the conservatives to power, 1874; again lord chancellor (1880-6) under Gladstone; created Earl of Selborne, 1882; refrained from entering Gladstone's third cabinet (1886), on account of his antipathy to granting Irish home rule; a high churchman and author of writings on ecclesiastical matters and of several hymns. As a judge of first instance and as lord chancellor he contributed largely to the extension and refinement of some of the leading doctrines of equitable jurisprudence.
Samuel Palmer: '''Samuel Palmer''' (d. [[1724]]), pamphleteer: originally a presbyterian minister; wrote in defence of dissentersacademies; vicar of All Saintsand St. Peter, M.iMun, 1710-24.
Samoel Palmer: '''Samoel Palmer''' (rf. [[178]]JX printer; worked In Bartholomew Clow; Benin employes, 1726; hlHistory of Printingcompleted by George Paalmaoazar, 1732, who in bis Memoirs ckum..l t.. hi...hole book.
Samuel Palmer: '''Samuel Palmer''' ([[1741]]-[[1813]]X1 grapher; wa* minister of the independent congregation at Mare Street, H:i.-kn.-. MI-I-I.-.-X, and fit. Thomas Square, London, 1766-1813; published "The Protestant DissentersCatechism 1772, andThe Nonconformist Memorial 1776-8, the Utter an abridgment and continuation of the Account of the Ministers... Ejected by Edmund Calamy (1671-1782)
Samuel Palmer: '''Samuel Palmer''' ([[1806]]-[[1881]]1 poetical landscapepainter; began to exhibit at the Royal Academy, lull 1: member of the Etching Society, 1853, of the Water-colour Society, 1854; almost the last of the ideal school of landscape-painters represented in England by Wilson, Turner, and others; much influenced by his intercourse with William Blake (1757-1827) Among his finest works are his drawings to illustrate Milton's *L* Allegro andII Penseroso(exhibited at the Water-colour Society between 1868 and 1882).
Shirley Palmer: '''Shirley Palmer''' ([[1786]]-[[1852]]), medical writer ; M.R.C.S., 1807; M.D. Glasgow, 1815; practised in Tarnworth and Birmingham; chief work, Popular Illustrations of Medicine 1829.
Palmer: '''Palmer''' or PALMARITJS, THOMAS (fl. [[1410]]), theological writer; Dominican friar of London; wrote orthodox works to repair the schisms in the church.

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Sir Thomas Palmer: '''Sir Thomas Palmer''' (d. [[1553]]), soldier ; knighted, 1532; held appointments at Calais and Guisnes under Henry VIII; disclosed Somerset's treason, 1550; executed as an adherent of Lady Jane Grey.
Sir Thomas Palmer: '''Sir Thomas Palmer''' , first baronet ([[1640]]-[[1626]]X 1 the Travailer; son of Sir Henry Palmer (d. 1559); high sheriff of Kent, 1595; went on the expedition to Cadiz and was knighted, 1596; publishedAn Essay on Foreign Travel 1606; created baronet, 1621; not iden, tical with the Thomas Palmer or Palmar who was appointed principal of Gloucester Hall, Oxford, 1563.
Thomas Palmer: '''Thomas Palmer''' (fl. [[1644]]-[[1666]]), independent minister and agitator; chaplain to Skippon's regiment, 1644; rector of Afiton-upou-Trent, 1646; ejected, 1660; i wandered about the country preaching; went to Ireland to do mischief 1666; published four religious treatises.
Thomas Pyshe Palmer: '''Thomas Pyshe Palmer''' ([[1747]]-[[1802]]X Unitarian minister; of Eton and QueensCollege, Cambridge; M.A 1772; B.D., 1781; fellow, 1781; pastor at Moutrose, 1783-5, at Dundee, 1785-93; sympathised with political reform and, in 1793, corrected the proof of a handbill by George Mealmaker, a member of the Society of the Friends , of Liberty at Dundee, for which (1793) he was sentenced to twelve yearstransportation on the charge of treason, government at the time being in a state of panic on account of the French revolution: served his sentence at Botany Bay and died at the Ladroue islands while returning home. iliii- 162 3
William Palmer: '''William Palmer''' ([[1539]]7-[[1605]]X divine; B.A. Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, 1560; fellow, 1560; held several minor preferments; famous as a disputant.
William Palmer: '''William Palmer''' ([[1824]]-[[1886]]X the Rugeley poisoner; M.R.C.S., 1846; practised as a medical man at Rugeley after acting as a house-surgeon at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, in 1846; poisoned his wife in 1884, his brother William in August 1865, and his friend Thomas Parsons Cook in December 1855 for the purpose of obtaining money; convicted of the last murder and hanged at Stafford on 14 June 1856, after a trial which excited extraordinary interest. He was convicted entirely upon circumstantial evidence, but no innocent explanation of his conduct has yet been suggested.
William Palmer: '''William Palmer''' ([[1802]]-[[1868]]), conveyancer and legal author; son of George Palmer (1772-1853);
Palmer: '''Palmer''' 998
Paoli: '''Paoli'''
Mjl: '''Mjl''' St. Mary Hall, Oxford, [[1888]]; barrister, Inner Temple, 1810: professor of law, Gresham College, London, i; published legal works.
Wiluam Palmer: '''Wiluam Palmer''' ([[1811]]-[[1879]]), theologian and :: brother of Rouudell Palmer, first earl of Sdborne: fcllovr of Magdalen College, Oxford, 18tf: MJU 1833; an extreme high churchman and a derated adTOcate of iutercommanion with the Greek and ifomM cborches; made several unsuccessful attempts to obtain admission to the Greek church without declaring the English church heretical; entered the Roman communion without rebaptism, 1865, passing the rest of his life at Rome in retirement; published works, including An Introduction to Early Christian Symbolism 1859, and left voluminous manuscript* chiefly autobiographical.
William Palmeb: '''William Palmeb''' ( [[1803]]-[[1886]] X theologian and ecoledtttioal antiquary; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1834; MJL Magdalen Hall, Oxford, 1829; published ( Jrigines Liturgies} 1832, and a Treatise on the Church of Christ 1838, and associated himself with the tracUrians; subsequently published several controversial treatim*; prebendary of Salisbury, 1849-58. He assumed the title of baronet in 1866.
Palmeranus: '''Palmeranus''' or PALMERSTON (ft. [[1306]]-[[1316]]).
Viscounts Palmerston: '''Viscounts Palmerston''' . See TEMPLE, HENRY, first VISCOUNT, 1673?-1757; TEMPLE, HENRY, second ViaootJNT. 1739-1802; TEMPLE, HENRY JOHN, third VBCOUXT, 1784-1865.
Sir Bryan Palmes: '''Sir Bryan Palmes''' ([[1599]]-[[1654]]), royalist; of Trinity College, Oxford; M.P., Stamford, 1626, Aldborough, Yorkshire, 1640; knighted and created D.C.L. i ixfoni, 1642; raised a regiment on the outbreak of the civil war, but compounded for his estate in 1646.
John Palsgrave: '''John Palsgrave''' (d. [[1554]]), chaplain to Henry
Viii: '''Viii''' ; BJL Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; M.A. Paris; tutor to the Princess Mary, 1513-14, and Henry VIII's natural son, the Duke of Richmond, 1525-9; rector of St. Dunstan-in-the-East, London, 1538, of Wadenboe. 1545; published Leselarcissemeut de la Langue Franooyse 1530, and other works.
Robert Paltock: '''Robert Paltock''' ([[1697]]-[[1767]]), romance- writer : an attorney at Clement's Inn; published * The Life and Adventures of Peter Wilkins, a Cornish Man 1751, which WM praised by Southey and Leigh Hunt, and admired by Coleridge, Scott, and Lamb.
Henry Paman: '''Henry Paman''' ([[1626]]-[[1696]]). physician; of Emmanuel and St. John's Colleges, Cambridge: fellow of St John's College: M.A., 1650 (incorporated at Oxford, 1655) MJX Cambridge, 1658 (incorporated at Oxford, 1669)professor of physic at Gresham College, London, 1679-89 master of the facultiesat Cambridge, 1684-90; a nonjuror. PA1TOULF (d. 1226), papal legate and bishopof* Norwich; a Roman by birth, but erroneously identified with Pandulfus Masca (made a cardinal in 1182); came to England, July 1211, to determine the succession to the see of Canterbury, and excommunicated King John for refusing to restore Langton; returned to the continent after King John had made repeated attempts to break his resolution; revisited England, John having made overtures for a reconciliation iu 1213, and forbade Philip Augustus of France to invade the country until his mission was accomplished remained in England after King John had made his submission, 15 May 1213; elected bishop of Norwich, 1216appointed papal legate, 1218; exercised almost royal authority from the death of Pembroke in May 1219 till his recall in 1221, and acted with statesmanlike capacity; eventually found himself at enmity with Hubertde Burgh and LaugUin, who made his position untenable; died at Rome and was buried in Norwich Cathedral.
Pakitbr: '''Pakitbr'''
Sir Anthony Panizzi: '''Sir Anthony Panizzi''' ([[1797]]-[[1879]]), principal libranan of the British Museum! born at BrSX Jjar graduated in law at Parma, 1818: afterward* as an advocate: compelled to fly as a oonSS". 1 e Wamaent, 1822, and was senJ? d 2f h to hU * bs6noe " oontumaciouH; came to " and WM befriended by William llosooe the chief patron of Italian literature in the country; became intimate with Henry Peter Brougham, buron Brougham and Vaux, who in 1831 procured his appointment as assistant-librarian at the British Museum; chief keeper of the printed books, 1837; chief librarian, 1856; resigned on account of ill-health, 1866; formed the plan of the catalogue of piiuted books, and obtained an annual grant of 10,000. to repair literary specimens of the library; conceived the plan of the great reading-room and annexes iu the central quadrangle; procured the recognition of the staff as civil servants: K.O.B., 1809. TLo bequest of the Grenville Library in 1846 was entirely due to his personal influence see GRENVILLE, THOMAS (17551846). During the whole of his official career Panizzi was much occupied in political questions, especially as they affected the movement for the liberation of Italy. His influence with the English whigs was frequently used to assist the Italian patriots.
John Panke: '''John Panke''' (ft. [[1608]]), divine ; educated at Oxford; author of four works against Roman catholics.
Earls Op Panmure: '''Earls Op Panmure''' . See MAULK, PATRICK, first EARL, d. 1661; MAULE, JAMKS, fourth EARL, 1659 ?-1723.
Panmure: '''Panmure''' titular EARL OF (d. [[1734]]). See MAULE,
Harry: '''Harry'''

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Barons Panmure: '''Barons Panmure''' . See MAULE, WILLIAM
Ramsay: '''Ramsay''' first BARON PANMURE, [[1771]]-[[1852]]; MAULE, Fox, second BARON PANMURE, 1801-1874.
Lord of Panmure: '''Lord of Panmure''' (d. [[1215]]). See VALOGNES,
De Philip: '''De Philip''' .
David Panter: '''David Panter''' (d. [[1558]]), bishop of Ross; nephew of Patrick Panter; acted as secretary to James V; bishop of Ross, 1545.
Panniter Panter: '''Panniter Panter''' , or PANTHER, PATRICK (1470 ?-1519), abbot of Oambuskenneth; studied at Paris; nominated royal secretary, 1505; abbot of Cambuskenneth, c. 1512.
Thomas Pindar Pantin: '''Thomas Pindar Pantin''' ([[1792]]-[[1866]]), theological writer; M.A, Queen's College, Oxford, 1827; wrote against Roman Catholicism. P ANTON, PAUL (1731-1797), Welsh antiquary: formed a large collection of Welsh manuscripts at Plas Gwyii. P ANTON, THOMAS (d. 1685), gambler; held commission in Charles II's life-guards and captaincy in the foot-guards; made a fortune by card-playing at Charles II's court.
Panton: '''Panton''' , THOMAS ([[1731]]-[[1808]]), sportsman ; keeper of racehorses; won the Derby in 1786.
Hugh Pantulf: '''Hugh Pantulf''' (d. [[1224]]?), sheriff of Shropshire (1179-1189); son of Ivo Pantulf
Ivo Pantulf: '''Ivo Pantulf''' (d. [[1176]] ?), feudatory ; probably son of Robert Pantulf; made grants to several abbeys.
Robert Pantulf: '''Robert Pantulf''' (ft. [[1130]]), feudatory ; son of William Pantulf (d. 1112 ?); was accused of robbing the nuns of Caen.
Pantulf: '''Pantulf''' or PANTOUUM, WILLIAM (d. [[1112]] ?), Norman knight; held land of Robert of Belleme, but supported Henry I when Robert rebelled, 1102.
William Pantulf: '''William Pantulf''' (d. [[1233]]), feudatory ; son of Hugh Pantulf; probably served King John iu Ireland, 1210.
Pascal Paoli: '''Pascal Paoli''' ([[1725]]-[[1807]]), Corsican general and patriot; son of Hyacinth Paoli, a Corsican leader in the revolt of 1734; brought up in exile at Naples, where he entered the army; offered the dictatorship by the Corsican insurgents against the Genoese yoke, 1755: expelled the Genoese from the greater part of the island, who, however, in 1764 obtained French assistance, and in 1768 yielded Corsica to France; commanded the Corsicans at Pontenuovo, where they were signally defeated, 1769; cut his way through the French troops and took refuge on board an English frignte, 1769; resided in England, receiving a pension and enjoying the society of the famous men of the time; eleotel u
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Paris: '''Paris''' member of the Club, and Intimate with the Johnsonian group 5 on the outbreak of tin* Frt-m-h revolution recalled by the French National Assembly to Corsica, where be became mayor of linstia and commander-inchief of the national guard, and was afterwards appointed by Louis XVI lieutenant-general and military commandant in Corsica; on the execution of Louis XVI.irov.the French from Corsica and obtained an English protectorate, but was disappointed in his expectation of beinr nominated viceroy; retired to a private estate in England in 1795; died and was buried In London.
David Papillon: '''David Papillon''' ([[1581]]-[[1665]]?), architect and military engineer; born in France of Huguenot parent*; brought up in England; fortified Gloucester for parliament, 1646; published An Essay on Fortification 1641, and other works.
Philip Papillon: '''Philip Papillon''' ([[1680]]-[[1641]]), writer of M.A. Exeter College, Oxford, 1641; son of David Papillon
Thomas Papillow: '''Thomas Papillow''' ([[1623]]-[[1702]]), merchant and politician: son of David Papillon; M.P., Dover, 1673-81: a staunch member of the country party; fled to Utrecht, 1684, to avoid payment of 10,000*. damages awarded against him by a packed jury see MAYXARD, SIR JOHN (1608-1690)1; returned at the revolution; M.P., Dover, 1689-95; London, 1695-1700.
Papilon: '''Papilon''' or PAPYLION, RALPH, called DK AnuxDEL (d. 1223X abbot of Westminster; elected abbot, 1200, and deposed for incontinency, 1213.
Denis Papiw: '''Denis Papiw''' ([[1647]]-[[1712]]?), natural philosopher; born at Blois: graduated in medicine at Angers, 1669; lived chiefly in England after 1675; F.R.S., 1680; professor of mathematics at Marburg, 1688-95. His claims to be regarded as inventor of the steam engine have been urged by French writers, but the evidence is inconclusive. He constructed a boat with paddle-wheels on the Weser, but there is nothing to show that it was to be driven by steam.
Isaac Papin: '''Isaac Papin''' ([[1657]]-[[1709]]), theologian ; born at Blois; entered the English church, 1686, but became a Roman catholic, 1690; published theological works in French.
Louis Joseph Papineatt: '''Louis Joseph Papineatt''' ([[1786]]-[[1871]]), Canadian rebel; regarded as head of the French Canadian party from the beginning of his career in 1809: speaker of the legislative assembly of Lower Canada, 1815-37; fled to the territory of the United States after a controversy with the home government concerning the constitution of the upper house had issued in rebellion in 1837, instead of joining the insurgents; returned under the general amnesty of 1847, and entered the lower house of the united Canadian legislature; retired into private life, 18*4.
Edgar George Papwoeth: '''Edgar George Papwoeth''' ([[1809]]-[[1866]]), sculptor: nephew of John Papworth; travelling student of the Royal Academy, 1834; executed chiefly busts, statuettes, and sketch designs.
George Papwoeth: '''George Papwoeth''' ([[1781]]-[[1855]]), architect; brother of John Papworth; settled in Dublin and designed many public and private buildings in Ireland. BuoNARo-n

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John Papwoeth: '''John Papwoeth''' , afterwards JOHN BCOVAROTTI (1775-1847), architect and designer: contributed to the Royal Academy exhibitions, 1794-1841; carried oat a number of important works, including (1823-30) St. Bride's Avenue in Fleet Street, London; original member of the Associated Artists in Water-colours (1807) and of the Institute of British Architects (1834); published treatises on architecture and landscape-gardening.
John Thomas Papwoeth: '''John Thomas Papwoeth''' ([[1809]]-[[1841]]), honorary secretary to the Institute of Irish Architects; son of George Papworth
John Woody Papwoeth: '''John Woody Papwoeth''' ([[1820]]-[[1870]]), architect and antiquary; son of John Papworth: fellow of the Institute of British Architects, 1848; author of the Ordinary of British Armorials published, 1874, and other works.
Wyattangelicusvan Papwoeth: '''Wyattangelicusvan Papwoeth''' 8ANDAU (1822-1894), architect and antiquary; son of John nh; projector and editor of the Dictionary of Architecture(1852-92), published by the Architectural Publication Society; run. n Soane's Museum, 1893-4: published treatises and papers on various subjects, mainly architectural.
Paeadi: '''Paeadi''' 8E, JOHN ([[1743]]-[[1795]]), linguist and friend of Dr. Johnson: a Macedonian by birth: grandson of Philip Lttlvill; created M.A. Oxford, 1769, and D.C.L., 1776; P.R.S.. 1771: member of Dr. Johnson's rv,-i,: iu,-iub at the Bnex Head, in London.
Julia Pardoe: '''Julia Pardoe''' ([[1806]]-[[1862]]X author of a number of historical and descriptive works, as well as of several tales; received a civil list pension, 1860.
William Pardoe: '''William Pardoe''' (d. [[1692]]), baptist divine; suffered imprisonment for his belief, 1676; became pastor of a baptist church in Llchfleld, c. 1688; author of two devotional works.
Georob Frederick Pardok: '''Georob Frederick Pardok''' ([[1884]]-[[1884]]X ml* cellaneous writer; editor of several minor periodicals: published, besides other works, about twenty volumes on game*, sports, and pastimes, under the peendonym of 4 Captain Crawley
William Paee: '''William Paee''' ([[1805]]-[[1873]]), co-operator: a Birmingham tobacconist; one of the founders of the first Birmingham Co-operative Society, 1838; left Birmingham, 1842, and interested himself in the promotion of cooperation; acting governor of Owen's community at Queenwood, Hampshire, 1842-4; published works on cooperation,
Paeent: '''Paeent''' E*TIENNE ([[1801]]-[[1874]]), Canadian journalist; called to the bar, 1828; editor of the Canadien; imprisoned (1837) for his attacks on the executive; clerk to the executive, 1842; assistant-secretary for Lower Canada, 1847.
Paeepa: '''Paeepa''' -E08A, EUPHROSYNB PAREPA DK
Boyesku: '''Boyesku''' ([[1836]]-[[1874]]), operatic singer ; daughter of a Wallachian, Baron Georgiades de Boyesku, and niece of Arthur Edward Shelden Seguin; made her di-hut at Malta, 1855; came to England, 1857; married (1864) Captain Henry de Wolfe Carvell (d. 1865), and in 1867 Carl August Nicholas Rosa Her voice was soprano in quality.
Paefew: '''Paefew''' or PUEFOY, ROBERT (d. [[1557]]). See
Warton: '''Warton'''
Edward Paefttt: '''Edward Paefttt''' ([[1820]]-[[1893]]), naturalist; left a. manuscript work on the fungi of Devonshire in twelve volumes.
Jhan Paefee: '''Jhan Paefee''' (fl. [[1612]]), copyist: generally reI puted the author, but is in reality only the transcriber, of the mystery play, Candlemas Day(printed in 1835 by the Abbotsford Club).
John Ayrton Paeis: '''John Ayrton Paeis''' ([[1786]]-[[1856]]), physician: studied at Caius College, Cambridge, and Edinburgh; M.B. Cambridge, 18061; M.D., 1813: Harveian orator, 1843, and president of the Royal College of Physicians, 1844-56; published medical works.
Matthew Paeis: '''Matthew Paeis''' (d. [[1259]]), historian and monk : entered monastery of St. Albans, 1217; became an expert in writing, in drawing and painting, and in working gold and silver; succeeded Roger of Weudover in his office of chronicler to the monastery, 1236, and carried on theChrouica Majorafrom the summer of 1235; expanded the scope of the chronicle, introducing narratives I and accounts of events in foreign countries as well as in England, which he obtained from kings and all manner of great persons who came to St. Albans; visited Norway, 1248, having received a commiwion from Innocent FV to reform the abbey of St. Benet Holm in the province of Trondhjem: cordially received by King Hacon; returned to England in 1249, after successfully accomplishing his mission: favourite with Henry III. who frequently talked with him and listened to his views on ecclesiastical questions. He carried his greater chronicle down to May 1259, where he ends abruptly, and certainly died about that time. In vigour and brightness of expression be stands before every other English chronicler: and his writing possesses peculiar historic valm- from tin- information he derived from leading actors In contemporary events, and from his bold and independent trwitim-nt of the history of his times, which led him to denounce the
Parish: '''Parish''' 1000
Parke: '''Parke''' of foreign turptetlattiiiT to English hcucliccs and the expenditure of Kni:Iih wealth on schemes ol no benefit to the country. Besides tlie great chronicle lie wrote a summary f the:..! eiu.- between 1200 and ISM, whicl tin" Hi-toriu Minor, 1 or Historia Anglorum Tlie Chronica Majora to the year 1258, is preserved in the library of Corpus Cbristi College, Cambridge, and the part from 1264 to 1269, which is not in bio handwriting, U contained in the Arundel manuscript in the British Museum. TheChronica Majora was first printed by Archbishop Parker in 1571. The standard ni U that by Henry Richards Luard, published in avren volumes in the Rolls Series between 1869 and 1883 The manuscript of the Historia Minor (edited by Frederic Madden in the Rolls Series, 3 vols. 1H66-9) is in the British Museum. Though essentially an abridgment, it contains a few matters not to be found in .a Majora In the Cotton manuscripts will be found Vitae duae Offarum attributed to him, though probably spurious printed in 1649 by William Watts (15907-1649) These lives are followed by'Vit* Abbatum S. Albani beinj, the lives of the first twentythree abboU to 1255, of which all were certainly compiled, and the last two or three composed, by him. They were incorporate I, with some alterations, by Thomas Walsingham in hisGesta Abbatum The whole of his writings, and the various questions relating to them, are carefully discussed by Luard in the prefaces to his edition of the Ohronica Majora
Parish: '''Parish''' Sin WOODBINE ([[1796]]-[[1882]]), diplomatist; -cut to Buenos Ayre* as a special agent, 1823,; concluded a treaty of amity with the new state, 1825; charge, d'affaires at Buenos A yres, 1826-32: K.C.H., 1837; chief commissioner at Naples, 1840-5, where he concluded a commercial treaty with the king, 1845; published an elaborate work on Buenos Ayres, 1839.
Alvar Parish: '''Alvar Parish''' 8, ELI or ELIAS ([[1808]]-[[1849]]), harpist HIM! musical composer; performed in many European countries; one of the most distinguished harpists of any period; excelled in the production of novel effects, and WHS known at Vienna, where he died, as 4 der Paganini ler Harfe; composed music for the harp,
Andrew Park: '''Andrew Park''' ([[1807]]-[[1863]]), poet; employed in t rade in Paisley and Glasgow; unsuccessful in business; trained some fame by his poems, especially theBridegroom and tlie Bride (1834) ami Silent Love ( 1 H 15 ).
Henry Park: '''Henry Park''' ([[1745]]-[[1831]]), surgeon: surgeon to Liverpool Infirmary, 1767-98; published a treatise on dlMMi of the joint*, 1783.
Park: '''Park''' or PARKES. JAMES ([[1636]]-[[1696]]), quaker; joined the quakers before 1663 and suffered imprisonment 7 at Harwich for being present at a meeting; con 1 to preach till his death, in spite of fines and prohi published religious works.

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Sir James Alan Park: '''Sir James Alan Park''' ([[1763]]-[[1838]]), judge; barrister, Lincoln Inn, 1784; appointed vice-chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, 1791; recorder of Durham 1802attorney-general of Lancaster, 1811; justice of the common pleas and knighted, 1816.
John Park: '''John Park''' ([[1804]]-[[1865]]), divine and poet; studied it Abenlttn and Glasgow; D.D. St. Andrews; minister of t charge of St. Andrews, 1854-66: song-writer and somposer; his songs published, 1876.
John James Park: '''John James Park''' ([[1795]]-[[1833]]), jurist and anti"f D f Tboma8 Park I* vl J barrister, Lincoln's . ilin Wa8 Wft?* to the clmir of E "KHsh law at "1W, London. 1831; hisTreatise on the Law Itower 1819, long a standard work. :.2?i 5!?w* -i (Jol ii the Gambia, attended only by a negro servant and a boy; reached Sego in 1796, after incredible hardships, and was imprisoned by the Arabs there, but escaped and returned to England in 1 799; made his fame by his Travels (1799); acquired a good practice at Peebles, but though married and acquainted with many famous men, including Sir Walter Scott, was restless in Scotland, and eagerly accepted an invitation from government to organise a fresh expedition; departed on a second journey to the Niger, 1805; reached Bambakoo, but while proceeding thence down the Niger perished at Boussa, in a conflict with the natives, together with all his men. Particulars of his fate were not ascertained until 1812.
Patric Park: '''Patric Park''' ([[1811]]-[[1855]]), sculptor ; began life as a stonecutter, but by the assistance of, the Duke of Hamilton was enabled to study under Thorwaldsen, 1831-3; test known by his portrait busts; executed, among others, portraits of Campbell the poet, Charles Dickens, Sir Charles Napier, Lord Dundouald, and Macaulay.
Thomas Park: '''Thomas Park''' ([[1759]]-[[1834]]), antiquary and bibliographer; was brought up as an engraver, but (1797) abandoned the art and devoted himself entirely to literature and the study of antiquities; PS.A., 1802; published several volumes of verse and edited many works of importance; had a unique knowledge of poetical literature and biography.
Daniel Parke: '''Daniel Parke''' ([[1669]]-[[1710]]), governor of, the Leeward islands; murdered at Antigua during an insurrection occasioned by his attempts at internal reform. A tory government succeeding to office at the time no steps were taken to bring his assassins to justice until 1715, when one Henry Smith was tried, but acquitted for want of proof.
Henry Parke: '''Henry Parke''' ([[1792]] ?-[[1835]]), architect; son of John Parke; made an extensive collection of drawings of antique remains, which is now in the possession of the R.I.B.A.
Sir James Parke: '''Sir James Parke''' , BAKON WENSLKYDALR ([[1782]]1868), judge: Craven scholar (Cambridge), 1799; fifth wrangler, Trinity College, Cambridge, 1803; fellow, 1804; M.A., 1806; LL.D., 1835; barrister, Inner Temple, 1813; knighted and raised to the king's bench, 1828; transferred to the exchequer, 1834; created baron, 1856. His patent was at first only for a life peerage, but the committee of privileges decided that the crown had by disuse lost the power of creating life peerages.
John Parke: '''John Parke''' ([[1745]]-[[1829]]), oboist; taken into the Duke of Cumberland's band, 1783, being at that time the principal oboist in England. .....,.in.ii-iii-i several treatises on the *fn. MUN(; () 1771 1K "- African explorer; born ~* rk: stll1l "t Edinburgh University and beneasurgcoii in the mercantile marine; vi-it4i Sumatra *Md on hi. return attracted the attention of natu 1,, by hU botanical and.oological investigations; * Afnca under U* auspice* of the African Associate to explore the course of the Niger, 1796; proonded ,. MABIA HESTER afterwards MRS. BEARDMORE (1775-1822), vocalist: daughter of John Parke; came out in 1790 as second singer, and in 1794 as principal soprano in the Three Choirs festivalmarried John Beurdmore, 1815, and retired from her profession, j- X uii. 227
Robert Parke: '''Robert Parke''' (. [[1588]]), translator of the Chinese History of Gonzales de Meudoza, 1588. His work was republished by the Hakluyt Society, 1853.
Robert Parke: '''Robert Parke''' ([[1600]]-[[1668]]), nonconformist divfne ; Emmanuel College, Cambridge: vicar of Bolton, 1626; fled to Holland, 1630: returned, 1644, and became lecturer at Bolton; ejected, 1662.
Robert Parke: '''Robert Parke''' (.ft. [[1787]]-[[1816]]), architect and builder; designed many public buildings in Dublin.
Thomas Heazle Parke: '''Thomas Heazle Parke''' ([[1857]]-[[1893]]), African traveller: entered the army medical service and (1893) became surgeon-major; saw service in Egypt between 82 and 1885, and accompanied Stanley's expedition in 1887 as an unpaid volunteer, and throughout the expedition commanded a company, besides acting as medical officer. He contributed to periodicals articles on his travels and on professional subjects.
William Thomas Parke: '''William Thomas Parke''' ([[1762]]-[[1847]]), oboist, composer, und author; brother of John Parke; a famous oboist and member of the Duke of Cumberland's band; extended the compass of the instrument a third higher, to G in alt.
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Alexander Parker: '''Alexander Parker''' ([[1628]]-[[1689]]), quakcr ; friend of George Fox, whom he joined in 1664, and with whom Le frequently travel KM; imprisoned for In- principles on several occasions; published religious treatises.
Benjamin Parker: '''Benjamin Parker''' (d. [[1747]]X author : was unsuccessful as a quack, and afterwards failed to gain appreciation as theologian and philosopher; wrote uuu-h and died poor. Lord Chesterfield wan among hit patrons.
Oharlbs Parker: '''Oharlbs Parker''' ([[1800]]-[[1881]] X architect; F.K.I.B.A., 1834: published Villa Hustioa an important work on domestic dwellings near Hume and Florence, 1832.
Parker: '''Parker''' sin CHARM:- CHRIST* I-IIKK, fifth baronet ( 1792-1 869), admiral: son of Christopher Parker : saw service in the Mediterranean and the Baltic between 1806 and 1816; admiral, 1863.
Christopher Parker: '''Christopher Parker''' ( [[1761]] -[[1804]]X vice-admiral : son of Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811) lq. v.; served in the Wi-st Indies under Jarvis, in the Channel under Howe: vice-admiral, 1804.
Edmund Parker: '''Edmund Parker''' , second EARL OK MORLKY ([[1810]]1864), son of John Parker, first earl of Morley; B.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1830; lord-in-waiting to Queen Victoria, 1846; special deputy-warden of the Stannaries, 1862.
Emma Parker: '''Emma Parker''' (Jt. [[1811]]-[[1817]]X author of four novels published between 1811 and 1816.
George Parker: '''George Parker''' 1G51-[[1743]]), almanac maker; a man of disreputable character; set up a? an astrologer :iiul quack at the Ball and Star in Salisbury Court, Strand, London; rival of John Partridge (1644-1716) , who attacked him with great bitterness in his Defectio Geniturarum (1697-8, p. 331).
George Parker: '''George Parker''' , second EARL OP MACCLKSFIKLD (1697-1764), astronomer; son of Sir Thomas Parker, first earl of Macclesfleld: F.R.S., 1722; M.P., Wallingford, 1722-7; erected a fine observatory (1739) at Shirburn Castle, Oxfordshire; patron of James Bradley and Thomas Phelps; mainly instrumental in procuring the change of style in the computation of current chronology in 1762; president of the Royal Society, 1762; hon. D.C.L. Oxford, 1769.

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George Parker: '''George Parker''' ([[1732]]-[[1800]]), soldier, actor, and lecturer; attained the rank of sergeant during the Seven Yearswar; afterwards made unsuccessful essays as an actor and lecturer, and in spite of the patronage of Goldsmith, Dr. Johnson, and Reynolds sank into poverty; published an untrustworthy autobiography, 1781, and other works.
Sir George Parker: '''Sir George Parker''' ([[1767]]-[[1847]]), admiral; nephew of Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811); saw service during French war; admiral, 1837; K.C.B., 1837.
Parker: '''Parker''' Sin GEORGE, fourth baronet (d. [[1867]]), major; grandson of Sir William Parker (1743-1802) ; entered the East India Company's service, 1833; succeeded as baronet, 1862; major, 1867; died in Cawnpore during the siege.
George Lane Parker: '''George Lane Parker''' ([[1724]]-[[1791]]), lieutenantgeneral; son of George Parker, second earl of Macclesfield ; M.P., Tregony; lieutenant-general, 1777.
Henry Parker: '''Henry Parker''' (rf. [[1470]]), Carmelite: an inmate of the Carmelite house at Doncaster; D.D. Cambridge; author, among other works, ofDives and Pauper* (printed, 1493, by Richard Pynson ).
Henry Parker: '''Henry Parker''' , eighth BARON MORLKY ([[1476]]1666), courtier and author; descended from Robert de Morley, second baron Morley; educated at Oxford; gentleman-usher to Henry VIII, 1616; published a translation of Petrarch'sTrionfi c. 1663, and left many manuscripts, which display bis robust faith as a catholic and his appreciation of classical and modern Italian literature.
Sir Henry Parker: '''Sir Henry Parker''' , ninth BAROX MORLKY (d. 1577), son of Henry Parker, eighth baron Morley; of Corn-ill* Hall, Cambridge; K.B., 1563; left England, . 1669, owing to hi attachment to Roman Catholicism; liv,-i under Spanish protection and was regarded M a dangerous trai tor.:. 240
Henry Parker: '''Henry Parker''' (ie(H-16*fX political writer; M.A. St. Edmund Hull. Oxford, 16S8; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1637; secretary to the parliamentary army, 1642: secretary to the House of Commons, 1646; published mnat pMnpttrta, xin..
Parker: '''Parker''' * HLBE ([[1796]]-[[1873]]), artist; exhibited eighty-six picture* portrait* and historical and marine subjects in London between 1817 and 1861. 1808-1881 X pre
Parker: '''Parker''' 8m HENRY WATSON (It mier of New South Wales; went out as private secretary to Governor Sir George Glppt, WM; premier, 1H66-7; knighted, 1868; K.O.M.O., 1877.
Parker: '''Parker''' But HYDH, third baronet ([[1714]]-[[1782]]), vice-admiral; great-grandson of Alexander Hyde; entered navy as an able seaman, 1728; appointed lieutenant, 1746; served on the Indian coast, 1760-4, in West Indies, 1779-80 (vice-admiral, 1780), and in the North Sea, 1781; fought with the Dutch on the Doggerbank, 6 Aug. 1781; succeeded as baronet, 1782; lost in the Cato off South America.
Sir Hyde Parker: '''Sir Hyde Parker''' ( [[1739]]-[[1807]]X admiral; second son of Sir Hyde Parker (1714-1782); served in North America during the war of independence; knighted, 1779; commander-in-chief at Jamaica, 1796-1800; commanded fleet despatched to coerce Denmark, but showed some irresolution both before and after the battle of Copenhagen, 1801, and was recalled.
Hyde Parker: '''Hyde Parker''' ([[1784]] V-[[1864]]X vice-admiral ; son of Sir Hyde Parker (1739-1807); C.B., 1839; viceadmiral, 1862; first sea lord of the admiralty, 1863.
James Parker: '''James Parker''' ([[1760]]-[[1806]]X engraver; executed his early plates in the stipple type, but afterwards became an excellent line-engraver; much employed on book Illustrations,
Parker: '''Parker''' Sin JAMES ( [[1803]]- 18.-n vice-chancellor : seventh wrangler, Trinity College, Cambridge, 1826; M.A., 1828; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1829; Q.O., 1844; vicechancellor, 1861; knighted, 1861.
John Parker: '''John Parker''' ([[1534]]-[[1592]]), divine : M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1558 (incorporated at Cambridge, 1564); D.D. Cambridge, 1583; prebendary, 1665, and archdeacon of Ely, 1568; declined bishopric of Ely. 1681; author of A Pattern of Pietie 1592.
John Parker: '''John Parker''' ( ft. [[1611]]-[[1660]]), judge; barrister, Gray's Inn, 1617; appoiuU-d a Welsh judge, 1647; a baron of the exchequer, 1655; lost his post at the Restoration, but was made a serjeant
John Parker: '''John Parker''' (d. [[1681]]), archbishop of Dublin ; D.D. Trinity College, Dublin: bishop of Elphin, 1660; archbishop of Tuam, 1667; archbishop of Dublin, 1678.
John Parker: '''John Parker''' (. [[1676]]-1 [[706]] X colonel and Jaoobite conspirator; entered the army, followed Jamee to St. Germain.ma Ireland, and was concerned in the HHHSBBJ nation plot of 1693; escaped from the Tower of London, 1694; confined in the Bastille for offending Mary of Modena, 1702; on his return made overtures to the English covcrnmeut.
John Parker: '''John Parker''' ([[1730]] 7-[[1765]]?), painter; made copies of antiquities at Rome for English amateurs.
John Parker: '''John Parker''' (.. [[1762]]-[[1776]]). painter ; exhibited landscapes at the Free Society of Artists and the Royal Academy in 1765 and 176tt.
John Parker: '''John Parker''' , second BARON BORINODON and first EARL OF MORLEY (1772-1840X succeeded his father in the barony, 1788: created D.O.L. Christ Church, Oxford, 1799; supported Pitt and Canning in the House of Lords; created Earl of Morley, 1816; after Canning's death became a whig, supporting parliamentary reform: II. K.s..,
John Parker: '''John Parker''' ([[1798]]-[[1860]]), amateur architect ; of Eton and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1826; designed several ecclesiastical structures, including the church of Llau-y-Blodwell, of which he was vicar.
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John Parker: '''John Parker''' ( [[1799]]-[[1881]] X politician ; MA. Brase. ncwOoUegeToxford, 18SS: barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1824; SI M-PTfor Sheffield, 1832-52; secretary of the adminlty, 1841 and 1849-62, holding also other offices; privy councillor, 18M. "" 25
John Henry Parker: '''John Henry Parker''' ([[1806]]-[[1884]]), writer [[011]] -. tore- succeeded his ancle, Joseph Parker, as Serand published at Oxford In 1832; published for r and brought out libraries of the fathers and of .IV- tOJft. -4 V*ww~ *f *Ka fnprv uruuKiiy vuv *%. * v** ** AnSloaSolictheology: F.A 1849; first keeper of the AAmSaa.Orfoni, 1870-84; O.B., 1871; published works architecture. Including The Archaeology of Rome SZTSA- Introduction to the Study of Gothic ArchUectare,- 1849.
John William Parker: '''John William Parker''' ([[1792]]-[[1870]]), publisher and printer: set up business, London; printer to Cambridge University, 1836: bis London business sold to , 1863.
Martin Parker: '''Martin Parker''' (rf. [[1656]] ?), ballad-monger ; native of London and a royalist; commended by Dryden as the best ballad-maker of his day; producedWhen the king enjoyes his owne again 1643; produced also a number of small books of poetry, often mere chap-books, and some romances.
Matthew Parker: '''Matthew Parker''' ([[1504]]-[[1575]]), archbishop of Canterbury: son of William Parker, a calenderer of stuffs; educated at St. Mary's Hostel, Cambridge, and Corpus Oliristi College, Cambridge; fellow, 1527; ordained priest, 1587; MJU 1528; became associated with the jrroup of students known as the Cambridge reformers; friend of Thomas Bilney and Hugh Latimer, bat studied patristic literature, and throughout life showed great moderation in doctrine; licensed by Oranini-r to preach throughout the southern province, 1533; appointed chaplain to Anne Boleyn and dean of Stoke-byClare, 1536, where he spent much of the next ten years; elected master of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, 1544; daring the last three years of Henry V Ill's reign manfully opposed the spoliation with which the colleges generally were threatened: continued to grow rapidly in favour with the reformers, and (1552) was installed dean of Lincoln: espoused the cause of Lady Jane Grey and was deprived of his preferments by Queen Mary, after which he li ved in concealment; reluctantly accepted the archbishopric of Canterbury on the accession of Queen Elizabeth, and was consecrated at Lambeth on 17 Dec. 1559; identified himself with the great party, afterwards known as the Anglican party, which sought to establish a media via between Romanism and puritanisin; revived the powers of convocation, and with its assent revised the articles in 1562, reducing them from forty-two to thirtynine, and substantially bringing them to the form they finally mumtiMrf in 1571; occupied in publishing the BishopsBible 1563-8, his most distinguished service to the theological studies of his day, with respect to which he informed Cecil that, besides the prefaces, he contemplated undertaking Genesis, Exodus, Matthew, Mark, and the Pauline epistles, except Romans and 1 Corinthians: involved, by the publication of his celebrated * Advertisements 1565, in a controversy with the puritans concerning vestments; during his later years made his exercise of church patronage, hitherto impartial and judicious, serve as an instrument for checking the spread of obnoxious puritan doctrines; withdrew more and more from society, being conscious of the strength of the opposing current, headed by the all-powerful Leicester, and went but seldom to court; died, 17 May 1575, and was buried in his private chapel at Lambeth. In 1648 his remains were disinterred and buried under a dunghill, but after the Restoration they were restored to their original resting-place. He was a great benefactor to his college and to the university of Cambridge, where he constructed a hundnotne new street, which he named University Street, leading from the schools to Great St. Mary's. To his efforts we are indebted for the earliest editions of QUdas, Asacr, Elfric, the Flores Historiarum Matthew Paris, and other important early chroniclers. In spite of Queen Elizabeth's dislike of clerical matrimony, he was married, and left one son. His De Antiquitate BlfflfB et PrivilegUs Ecclesise Gantuarleusls cum Arehiepiscopis ejosdem 70(1672) Is said to be the first book privately prinusi in England. The copies differed materially. A new edition appeared In 1605 and a third in 1729, edited by Samuel Drake (1686 ?-1753) Numerous tractates by him have been printed in various collections. fxliii. 254
Parker: '''Parker''' Sm NICHOLAS ([[1547]]-[[1619]]), military corainander; served in the Low Countries; knighted by Lonl Willoughby, 1588; commander of the ordnance for the fortvs in Fraii'v i.iukT Willoughby, 1589; accompanied Essex In the Islandsvoyage, 1597; governor of Plymouth, 1001-3; governor of Peiideimis Castle, 1598-1619.
Sir Peter Parker: '''Sir Peter Parker''' , first baronet ([[1721]]-[[1811]]), admiral of the fleet; commanded a squadron which attacked Oharlestown, 1775, and was repulsed with the lot* of three frigates; took part in the reduction of Long island and Rhode island, 1775; rear-admiral and comnmuder-ln-chlef at Jamaica, 1777; became a baronet, 1782; admiral of the fleet, 1799; the early patron of Nelson.
Sir Peter Parker: '''Sir Peter Parker''' , second baronet ([[1785]]-[[1814]]), captain in the navy; grandson of Sir Peter Parker (17211811); performed much meritorious service during the French war; fell in a skirmish on the Chesapeake during the war with the United States.
Sir Philip Parker: '''Sir Philip Parker''' (fi. [[1578]]-[[1580]]), country gentleman; son of Sir Henry Parker, ninth baron Morley ; played a large part in the local affairs of the eastern counties.
Richard Parker: '''Richard Parker''' ([[1572]]-[[1629]]), historian of Cainbridge University; son of John Parker (1534-1592) ; fellow of Oaius College, Cambridge; M.A., 1597; B.D., 1610: held clerical preferment in Essex; wrote '2*ceATos Cautabrigiensis 1622 (first printed by Hearne, 1715), and several other treatises.
Richard Parker: '''Richard Parker''' ([[1767]] ?-[[1797]]), mutineer ; married the daughter of a farmer in Braemar, ran through her money, and was imprisoned for debt in Perth; obtained his release by volunteering for the navy in 1797; became an able seaman on the Sandwich; chosen president by the mutineers at the Nore on 23 May 1797, who blockaded the Thames and made the most extravagant demands; hanged after the collapse of the mutiny.
Robert Parker: '''Robert Parker''' ([[1564]]?-[[1614]]), puritan divine: fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1585-93; M.A., 1587; rector of Patney, Devizes, 1592-3; vicar of Stanton St. Bernard, 1594-1605; crossed to Holland (1607) to avoid prosecution before the court of high commission and settled in Leyden; removed to Antwerp, 1611, but was compelled to leave the congregation there (1613) owing to doctrinal differences; published theological works; died at Doesburg.
Robert Parker: '''Robert Parker''' (fl, [[1683]]-[[1718]]), soldier; saw much service in Ireland and the Low Countries; wrote Memoirs of the most Remarkable Military Transactions from... 1683 to 1718(Dublin, 1746), in which Marlborough is the hero, while Ormonde is vigorously denounced,
Samuel Parker: '''Samuel Parker''' ([[1640]]-[[1688]]). bishop of Oxford ; son of John Parker (ft. 1611-1660); educated at Oxford, at Wadham and Trinity colleges; M.A. Trinity College, Oxford, 1663; appointed chaplain to Archbishop Sheldon, 1667; archdeacon of Canterbury, 1676; wrote voluminously on ecclesiastical history and political science, criticised Plato, Aristotle, Descartes, and Hobbes, and attacked the puritans; strongly supported the power of the crown and desired to restrict church authority to purely spiritual questions; publishedEcclesiastical Politic(1670), which became a popular work and provoked much controversy; D.D. Cambridge, per literas regias, 1671; attracted the attention of James II by his advocacy of erastian views; made bishop of Oxford, 1686; nominated president of Magdalen College, 1687, where he admitted many Roman catholic fellows on the royal mandate; his patience was exhausted by a command from the king to admit nine more catholic fellows, and a burst of anger led to a convulsive fit, in which he died. Although universally regarded by contemporaries as merely a time-server, an examination of his writings leads to the conclusion that he held views on religious toleration in advance of his age.
Samuel Parker: '''Samuel Parker''' ([[1681]]-[[1730]]), noujuror and theological writer: son of Samuel Parker (1640-1688)
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Parkes: '''Parkes''' ; of Trinity College, Oxford: refused the oaths of allegiance and lived in retirement at Oxford; conformed, 1711: is- uedCensura Temporum(1708-10), u monthly Mrlodloal, in the interest of the high-church school of Queen Anne's rein, uud wrote a number of treatises.
Samuel William Langston Parker: '''Samuel William Langston Parker''' ([[180]]S1871), surgeon; P.fi.C.8. in 1843; devoted his energies to the treatment of syphilis, in which department be obtained a world- wide reputation, though be did not advance the scientific knowledge of the disease.
Thomas Parxer: '''Thomas Parxer''' (. [[1636]]-[[1581]]), Roman catholic divine; M.A. and fellow, Trinity College, Cambridge, 1541; B.D., 1548; became vicar of Mildenliull, 1556: went abroad after Queen Elizabeth's accession, becoming D.D.
Thomas Parker: '''Thomas Parker''' ([[1595]]-[[1677]]), New England divine : son of Robert Parker (15647-1614); of Magdalen College, Oxford; M.A. Leyden, 1617; driven by bis puritan opinions to embark for New England, 1634; first pastor at Newbury in Massachusetts; devoted himself to the study of prophecy and wrote several works, only one of which was published,The Visions and Prophecies of Daniel Expounded * (1646).
Sir Thomas Parker: '''Sir Thomas Parker''' , first EARL ov MACCLBS-
Pikld: '''Pikld''' ([[1666]]V-[[1732]]), lord chancellor; sou of an attorney at Leek; of Trinity College, Cambridge: barrister, Inner Temple, 1691, bencher, 1705; attended the midland circuit, where he became known as the silver-tongued counsel; whig M.P. for Derby, 1705, continuing to sit until his elevation to the bench; knighted, 1705; appointed one of the committee to draw up articles of impeachment against SachevereU, 1709; distinguished himself at Sacheverell's trial in 1710 by his vehemence; lord chief-justice of England, 1710; refused the offer of the seals, 1711, being opposed to the peace; a favourite of George I, who was delighted with his activity against the Jacobites at the time of Queen Anne's death, and in 1716 was created Baron Macclesfield; appointed lord chancellor, 1718; received the tellership of the exchequer, 1719; created Earl of Macclesfield, 1721. In 1724 a committee of the privy council was appointed to inquire into the funds of the suitors in the hands of the masters in chancery. They reported not only that there were considerable defalcations in some of the mastersoffices, but that there was a case of grave suspicion against the lord chancellor. In consequence he resigned the seals in January 1725, though he still continued in favour at court. In May he was impeached, found guilty, and fined 30,000*. He took no further part in public affairs. He was an able judge, both in common law and equity. Though a member of the cabinet and a great personal favourite of George I, he did not possess much political influence.
Sir Thomas Parker: '''Sir Thomas Parker''' ([[1695]]?-[[1784]], judge; barrister, Middle Temple, 1724; king's serjeant, 1736; baron of the exchequer, 1738; knighted, 1742; removed to the common pleas, 1740; returned to the exchequer as chief baron, 1742, retiring, 1772.
Thomas Lister Parker: '''Thomas Lister Parker''' ([[1779]]-[[1858]]), antiquary ; of Christ's College, Cambridge; displayed a collection of antiquities and pictures at Browsholme Hall, Yorkshire, partly formed by himself. His manuscripts were used by Thomas Dunham Whitaker
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William Parker: '''William Parker''' (d. [[1618]]), sea-captain ; successful expeditious against the Spanish Indies in 1597 and 1600-1, when he sacked St. Vincent in the Cape Verd Islands and captured Porto Bello; died on a voyage to the East Indies.
William Parker: '''William Parker''' , fourth BARON MONTRAGLB and eleventh BARON MORLEY (1675-1622), grandson of Sir Henry Parker, ninth baron Morley; related to the chief Roman catholic families of the country; after being involved in Essex's rebellion became protestant in 1605; rewarded by a writ of summons to the House of Lords as Baron Monteagle, 1606; received a warning from his brother-in-law, Francis Tresham, which led to the detection of the Gunpowder plot; sat in parliament till his death; summoned to the Lords, 1621, as Baron Morley and Monteagle.
William Parker: '''William Parker''' ([[1714]]-[[1803]]), divine; M.A. Balliol College, Oxford, 1738; D.D.. K 1746; eminent as a pulp uapluin in ordinary to George II and George III. Hi* works consist, for the most part, of single sermons, in which he defends the Mosaic history against the attacks of Bollngbroke, M,Mv:m..11. l..:.,-,- l,li:- I--,.
Sir William Parker: '''Sir William Parker''' , first baronet ([[1745]]-[[1802]]), vice-admiral; entered navy, 1766; fought a gallant action (28 May 1794) in the Audacious against the French ship ReTolutionnaire: third in command at the battle of Cape 8t Vincent, where he betrayed some resentment at Kelson's account of the battle, 1797; created baronet, 1797; commander on the Halifax station, 1HOO, but recalled in 1K01.
Parker: '''Parker''' .Siu WILLIAM, flret baronet ([[1781]]-[[1866]]), admiral of the fleet; grandson of Sir Thomas Parker (1695 V-1784); entered navy, 1793, and saw much service; settled down in Staffordshire as a country gentleman, 1812; returned to service, 1827; acted as senior officer on the coast of Greece, 1828; protected British interests on the Tagns during the civil war of 1884; lord of the admiralty, 1834, and from 1836-41: commander in China, 1841, capturing Amoy, Ningpo, Woosung, and Shanghai, and bringing the war to a successful conclusion by capturing Chiu-kiang-foo; G.O.B., 1843; created baronet, 1844; nominated to the command of the Channel fleet, 1846, retiring, 1852; commauder-in-chief at Devonport, 1854-7; admiral of the fleet, 1863.
William Kitchen Parker: '''William Kitchen Parker''' ([[1823]]-[[1890]]), comparative anatomist; Hunterian professor of comparative anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons, 1873. His most extensive work is that upon the skull, embodied in a series of monographs and smaller papers reduced into book form in 1877.
Alexander Parkes: '''Alexander Parkes''' ([[1813]]-[[1890]]), chemist and inventor; took out forty -six patents extending over forty-six years, most of them connected with the deposition of metals by electricity: discovered the method of using zinc for the desilverisatiou of lead (1850) and invented celluloid.
David Parkes: '''David Parkes''' ([[1763]]-[[1833]]), schoolmaster, draughtsman, and antiquary: established a mercantile school at Shrewsbury; collected books, and made innumerable drawings of antiquities.
Edmund Alexander Parkes: '''Edmund Alexander Parkes''' ([[1819]]-[[1876]]), professor of hygiene and physician; nephew of Anthony Todd Thomson; M.D. London, 1846; professor of clinical medicine, University College, London, 1849; superintended the large civil hospital in the Dardanelles during the Crimean war; founder of the science of modern hygiene, and famous throughout Europe in the field of military hygiene.
Sir Harry Smith Parkes: '''Sir Harry Smith Parkes''' ([[1828]]-[[1885]]), diplomatist; went to China, 1841, and entered government service; assisted in concluding the first European treaty with Siam, 1855; took an important part in the hostilities at Canton, 1856; one of the three commissioners appointed (1858) to control the government of Canton: arrested while carrying on negotiations for the termination of the third Chinese war, 1860, and kept in heavy chains at Peking for eleven days; constantly threatened with death and was kept in close confinement for three weeks before his release; consul at Shanghai; appointed minister to Japan, 1865; associated with every forward movement in Japan, in spite of several attempts to assassinate him, till 1872; G.C.M.G., 1882; gazetted minister to China, and concluded a treaty with Korea opening the country to British trade, 1883.
Sir Henry Parkes: '''Sir Henry Parkes''' ([[1815]]-[[1896]]X Australian statesman; born of humble parents at Stoneleigh, Warwickshire; apprenticed as ivory turner at Birmingham; emigrated to Sydney, 1839; worked as farm labourer; opened shop as ivory and bone turner in Hunter Street, Sydney;; became known as a working-class agitator, 1848; founded and edited (1850-7) the Empire newspaper aa organ of liberalism in New South Wales; member for Sydney In legislative council; strongly advocated responsible government, and on ite estabus-hment (1868) was member for East Sydney, 1868-61; colonial secretary, 1866-8; member for Mndgee, 1871; prime minister of New South Wales, 1872-*, 1878:3 and 1887-9; K.C.M.G., 1877; G.C.M.G., 1888;
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Parnell: '''Parnell''' strongly advocated federation, and presided (1891) over Sidney convention, which practically laid foundations of the Australian commonwealth: published works on Australian history and politics and several volumes of ,,*-,.-.
James Parkes: '''James Parkes''' ([[1794]]-[[1828]]), artist ; son of David Parkes; assisted his father in his archaeological drawings.
Joseph Parkes: '''Joseph Parkes''' ([[1796]]-[[1866]]), politician : brother of Josiab Parke: a Birmingham solicitor; after acting as an intermediary between the whigs and radicals on the question of parliamentary reform, became a member Birmingham political union in 1832, and prepared for aruml rebellion if the Reform Bill was again rejected; subsequently built up a considerable business as a parliamentary solicitor.
Josi Ah Parkes: '''Josi Ah Parkes''' ([[1793]]-[[1871]]), inventor of the deepdrainage system; became a civil engineer and discovered the advantages of deep drains while engaged in draining a part of Chat Moss, Lancashire.
Richard Parkes: '''Richard Parkes''' (JL [[1674]]-[[1607]]), divine ; M.A. Brasenow College, Oxford, 1686; wrote against Andrew Willet in support of Augustinian doctrines.
Samuel Parkes: '''Samuel Parkes''' ([[1761]]-[[1825]]), chemist; manufacturing chemist in London, 1803; published manuals of chemistry between 1806 and 1815, which brought him many honours from learned societies.
William Parkes: '''William Parkes''' (fl. [[1612]]), satirist; author of The Curtaine- Drawer of the World (a tract in prose and verse), 1612.
Hannah Parkhouse: '''Hannah Parkhouse''' ([[1743]]-[[1809]]).
Perdinando Paekhurst: '''Perdinando Paekhurst''' (fl, [[1663]]-[[1662]]), translator; rendered several works from Latin into English.
John Parkhurst: '''John Parkhurst''' ([[1512]] ?-[[1575]]), bishop ofNorwich; fellow of Merton College, Oxford, 1529; M.A., 1633; created D.D. Oxford, 1566; supported the Reformation and went to Zurich on Queen Mary's accession; became bishop of Norwich, 1560; published a collection of Latin epigrams, 1574.
John Parkhtjrst: '''John Parkhtjrst''' ([[1564]]-[[1639]]), master of Balliol College, Oxford: a fellow of Magdalen College, Oxford, 1581; M.A., 1590; D.D, IdloTsecretary to Sir Henry Wotton at Turin, 1613, and was sent by the Duke of Savoy to negotiate with the protestante of Geneva; elected master of Balliol College, Oxford, in 1617; resigned mastership, 1637.
Parkhitr: '''Parkhitr''' 8T, JOHN ([[1728]]-[[1797]]), biblical lexicographer; grandson of Sir Robert Dormer; M.A. Clare Hall, Cambridge, 1752, and fellow; published An Hebrew and English Lexicon 1762, A Greek and English Lexicon to the New Testament 1769.
Nathaniel Parkhtjrst: '''Nathaniel Parkhtjrst''' ([[1643]]-[[1707]]), divine; SHnf 08 J? Uege Cambrid * e. 1664; vicar of Yoxford, 5-1707; published religious works.

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Thomas Parkhtjrst: '''Thomas Parkhtjrst''' ([[1629]]7-[[1707]]?), London bookseller; eminent as a publisher of presbyterian works.
Park: '''Park''' nr, CHARLES ([[1689]]-[[1765]]), antiqA Pembroke Hall, Cambridge, 1717; rector of Oxburgh 1,17; competed Francis Blomefleld'sHistory of Norfolk published 1778.
Parkins: '''Parkins''' l to rdi ion 7-1728), Franciscan friar; missioner in province, 1713; author ofCollectanea An
James Parkinson: '''James Parkinson''' ([[1663]]-[[1722]]), polemical writer ; LSSKf ?fr S ford 1674: feUow of Llncol n Oxford, 1674: M.A., 1675; took orders- as at T..? from the 5B?WS , 1689, without regaining his fellowship ward 8 School, Birmingham, from
James Parkinson: '''James Parkinson''' (rf. [[1824]]), surgeon and palaeontologist; published numerous small medical works, 1799-1807, besides issuing Organic llemains of a Former World 1804-11 (3 vols.)
John Parkinson: '''John Parkinson''' ([[1567]]-[[1650]]), apothecary and herbalist; apothecary to James I; published botanical works.
Joseph Parkinson: '''Joseph Parkinson''' ([[1783]]-[[1855]]), architect; son of James Parkinson (1730?-1813); designed many alterations and additions at Magdalen College, Oxford, 1822-30.
Richard Parkinson: '''Richard Parkinson''' ([[1748]]-[[1815]]), agricultural writer; employed as agriculturist by George Washington at Mount Vernou, c. 1798.
Richard Parkinson: '''Richard Parkinson''' ([[1797]]-[[1868]]), canon of Manchester; M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1824; D.D. ? 1861; principal of St. Bees College, 1846; one of the founders of the Chetham Society and its vice-president from its commencement in 1843.
Stephen Parkinson: '''Stephen Parkinson''' ([[1823]]-[[1889]]), mathematician; senior wrangler, St. John's College, Cambridge, 1845; tutor of St. John's College, Cambridge, 1864-82; took a leading part in university affairs.
Sydney Parkinson: '''Sydney Parkinson''' ([[1745]] ?-[[1771]]), draughtsman ; accompanied Captain Cook to the South Seas in 1768, dying at sea. Owing to a dispute with his brother, Stanfield Parkinson, concerning his papers, his name was excluded from the official account of the voyage made by John Hawkesworth
Thomas Parkinson: '''Thomas Parkinson''' (ft. [[1769]]-[[1789]]), portraitpainter, chiefly known as a painter of theatrical portraits and groups.
Thomas Parkinson: '''Thomas Parkinson''' ([[1745]]-[[1830]]), mathematician; fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, 1771-91; M.A., 1772; D.D., 1795; F.R.S., 1786; archdeacon of Huntingdon, 1794, of Leicester, 1812; published 4 A System of Mechanics and Hydrostatics 1789.
Mansfield Parkyns: '''Mansfield Parkyns''' ([[1823]]-[[1894]]), traveller ; great-grandson of Sir Thomas Parkyns, second baronet ; travelled in Abyssinia between. 1843 and 1846, publishing an account, 1853.
Sir Thomas Parkyns: '''Sir Thomas Parkyns''' , second baronet ([[1664]]1741),Luctator of Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge; student, Gray's Inn, 1682; J.P., Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire, 1684-1741; owed his celebrity to his extraordinary passion for wrestling, establishing an annual competition at his residence, Bunny Hall, which lasted till 1810; embodied his theories in npoyvfwaoiaTa (1713, latest edit. 1810).
Parkyns: '''Parkyns''' or PERKINS, SIR WILLTAM U ([[1649]] ?1696), conspirator; barrister, Inner Temple, 1675; knighted, 1681; clerk of the court of chancery and Jacobite; associated in the plot of Sir George Barclay to assassinate William III, 1696; executed on Tower Hill, London.
Peter Parley: '''Peter Parley''' (pseudonym). See MARTIN,
William: '''William''' [[1801]]-[[1867]] ; MOGRIDGE, GEORGK, [[1787]]-[[1854]].
James Parmentier: '''James Parmentier''' (JACQUES) ([[1658]]-[[1730]]), painter; born in France; resided intermittently in England from 1676; employed as a decorative painter by William III.
Charles Stewart Parnell: '''Charles Stewart Parnell''' ([[1846]]-[[1891]]), political leader; born at Avondale, co. Wicklow; grandson of William Parnell; of Magdalene College, Cambridge; offered his services to Isaac Butt, leader of the Irish parliamentary party, 1874; M.P., co. Meath, 1876, a seat which he exchanged for Cork city, 1880; attracted attention by his extreme attitude, and won the confidence of the Fenians, which Butt had lost; from 1877 rapidly fulfilled, by his tactics of obstruction, his object of bringing discredit upon the House of Commons; his action at first disapproved by Butt, but countenanced, January 1878, at a conference in Dublin; resolved to consolidate and dominate all the scattered forces inside and outside parliament which aimed at securing legislative independence for Ireland; courted the support of the Fenians, and in December 1878, after a visit to Ameri.:l. obtained an alliance with the Clan-na-Gael, or new Fenians, who had hitherto despised parliamentary agitution, one of the conditions of the treaty being that the
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Parnell: '''Parnell''' land qu-tion -,1,0'iM be vigorously agitated ou a basis of peasant proprietorship, to curry which i-npul.i effect the National Laud League of Ireland was formed in October 1H79 for the reduction of rack-rente and the transfer of the ownership of the hind to the occupier*; president of the Land League; elected chairman of the home-rule party iu the House of Commons, May 1880; rxertil over his parliamentary supporters a sway unpuralleliil in parliamentary annaU, mid wielded enormous influence outside the bouse; though at first disliked by the Irish clergy, was toon supported by the Irish bishops; kept together for nearly ten years a heterogeneous crowd of supporters, many o them having mutually strong antipathies; he initiated, in a speech at Bnnis, September 1880, the system of boycotting those who took the farms of evicted tenants, a move by which government in Ireland was paralysed throughout the autumn; bitterly opposed William Edward Forster's Coercion Bill early in 1881: founded, July 1881, "The Irish National Newspaper and Publishing Company which issued the Irishman and United Ireland under the editorship of William O'Brien; arrested for incendiary speeches and imprisoned in Kilmainham gaol with several of his supporters, October 1881, the Land League being declared an illegal association at the same time; gained great popularity by his imprisonment, the duration of which was marked by an increase in the number of outrages; generally known to his followers as the uncrowned king of Ireland; given the freedom of DubUn; released, 2 May 1882, soon after the accommodation with Gladstone's government known as the K ilmainham treaty had been effected, contrary to the advice of Forster, who resigned the office of Irish secretary in consequence; disavowed all sympathy with the perpetrators of the murder in Phoenix Park (6 May 1882) of Lord Frederick Charles Cavendish, the new chief secretary, and the permanent under-secretary, Thomas Henry Burke q. v.j; resumed his attitude of implacable hostility on fresh coercive legislation being announced by government; attended a national conference at Dublin, October 1882, at which the Land League was avowedly revived as the Irish National League for the purpose of attaining national self-government, landlaw reform, and the development of Irish industry; accused by Forster, February 1883, in the House of Commons of planning outrage and assassination; met the charge with a blunt denial; on the defeat of the liberal government by the Irish vote, June 1886, received overtures from the succeeding tory government, which be welcomed, as he probably desired to employ them to induce William Ewart Gladstone to outbid the tory offers; left master of the situation by the balance of parties after the general election of December; with the help of the liberal party overthrew the tory government, January 1886, which had announced its intention of introducing a bill for the suppression of the National League; on Gladstone's return to power, was seen to have converted Gladstone to his home-rule scheme; on the conservative triumph at the election (July 1886) which followed Gladstone's appeal to the country after the defeat of his bill for the establishment of an Irish parliament, made a complete change of front in his treatment of the English parties, and, instead of holding aloof from both, formed an alliance with the liberals for all parliamentary purposes, and sought rather to win than to force his wayby the ordinary rules of parliamentary warfare; attended parliament irregularly, his health being bad between 1885 and 1890; spoke rarely at public meetings in Ireland, and lost influence in consequence; charged, along with many of bis colleagues, with connivance with crime and outrage in the days of the Land League in a series of articles entitled Parnellism and Crime which appeared in The Times in the earlier months of 1887: denied in the House of Commons the authenticity of a fac-simile letter printed inThe Timespurporting to have been written by himself on 15 May 1882 in extenuation of the Phoenix Park murders; declared in the house that similar letters read in court a prupos of a libel action unsuccessfully brought against The Times in July 1888 by Mr. Frank Hugh O'Donnell were all forgeries; was ultimately vindicated, after the government constituted a special commission to inquire into all the charges brought against the Irish members by * The Times; this trial commenced October 18K8, and during its course, in February 1889, Richard Pigott, who bad sold the incriminating letters to % The Times broke down under cross-examination, and the counsel forThe Timeswithdrew from the case the charge* founded on the letters which Pigott had :;! -!::.:::.-.-...., 'ounce agrarian outrage; report of the trial enter*! .i.inials, an amendment by Gladstone In the House of Commons in reprobation of the charges against Parnell :-.. "...-..-...:. -1 in November ih-jo by his appearance a co-respondent in a suit for divorce brought by Captain O'Sheft against his wifr. Parnriis a,iult,- r y with her being legally proved. Parnell gradually lost the support of the liberal nonconformists in consequence, Gladstone In an open tetter to Mr. John Morley declaring his continuance as leader of the Irish party undesirable. Parnell summoned the Irish party, December 1890, In committee room No. 15 at the Bouse of Commons to consider the situation, and, on refusing to put the question of his deposition to the vote, was abandoned, by the majority of the party; endeavoured to re-establish hU position, and was supported by the Fenians and more extreme home-rulers, bat had against him the influence of the Roman catholic church; spoke in public for the last time at Creggs in Galway, 27 Sept. 1891: died at Brighton of inflammation of the lungs on 6 Oct. and was buried in Glasnevin cemetery, Dublin. On 25 June 1891 he married Katherine, the divorced wife of Captain O'Sbea and the daughter of Sir John Page Wood His influence on the course of English and Irish history may be estimated by the fact that when he entered public life home-rule for Ireland was viewed by English politicians as a wild impracticable dream, while within eleven years he had induced a majority of one of the two great English political parties to treat it as an urgent neceraity.
Fanny Parnell: '''Fanny Parnell''' ([[1854]]-[[1882]]), poetess and politician; sister of Charles Stewart Paruell; wrote many patriotic poems for the nationalist press, and assisted in organising the Land League and the Ladies Land League. PA&NELL, SIR HENRY BROOKE, fourth baronet and first BARON COXGLKTON (1776-1842), son of Bit John Parnell, second baronet; M.P., Maryborough, Irish House of Commons, 1797, and Queen's County (united parliament), 1802; appointed a commissioner of the treasury for Ireland in the ministry of all the talento 1806, retiring from office, March 1807; conspicuous as an advocate of catholic emancipation from 1810, support intr the second reading of the Catholic Emancipation Act, lb"J; secretary at war in Lord Grey's administration, 1831, hut dismissed from office (1832) for refusing to support the ministry on the question of the Russian-Dutch war; treasurer of the navy in Lord Melbourne's ministry, 1835; paymaster-general of the forces, 1835; obtained the new office of paymaster-general, 1836, which he held until his death; created Baron Congleton, 1841; published numerous works, mainly in the field of economics: committed suicide after suffering for some time from ill-health. He was an active, and useful member of the most liberal section of the whig party, and achieved a high reputation as a political economist and a writer on finance,
Jame Parnell: '''Jame Parnell''' 3 ([[1637]] ?-[[1656]]), quaker and pamphleteer; a convert of George Fox, whom he visited in prison at Carlisle; imprisoned at Cambridge, e. 1654, for attacking the magistrates and priests, and in 1655 was confined in Colchester Castle; died In consequence of his severe treatment; considered the * quaker protomartyr He wrote several works, of which the earliest, A Trial of Faith(1654), was translated into Dutch and French.
Sjr John Parnell: '''Sjr John Parnell''' , second baronet ([[1744]]-[[1801]]), chancellor of the Irish exchequer; student of Lincoln's Inn, 1766; bencher, King's Inns, Dublin, 1786: M.P., Bangor, 1761-8 (Irish parliament), Inistioge, 1776-83; chancellor of the Irish exchequer, 1785; warmly opposed the liberal policy of the English government; helped to dissuade Pitt and Dundas from measured of reform, 1792; removed from his post (1799) La consequence of his opposition to the union: entered the first parliament of the United Kingdom (M.P., Queen's County), 1801.

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Sib John Vbsey Parnell: '''Sib John Vbsey Parnell''' , fifth baronet and second BARON OOXGLKTON (1805-1883), eldest son of Sir Henry Brooke Parnell, first baron; educated in France and at Edinburgh University; joined the Plymouth brethren, 1829, and spent his life in making preaching tours.
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Thomas Parnell: '''Thomas Parnell''' ([[1679]]-[[1718]]), poet; born In iblin- M.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1700; installed a minor canon of St. Patrick's. Dublin, 1704; archdeacon of Glogber. 1706-16; presented to the vicarage of Fiuglas, 1716 on friendly terms with Swift and other members of thetory party by 1711; contributed (1712-13) occasional allegorical papers to the Spectator and Guardian*; created D.D. Dublin, 1713; aided Pope in his trans lation of theIliad also contributing to the work an introductoryEssay on Homer; vicar of Finglas, 1716; addicted to excessive drinking. As a poet his work_is marked by fluent versification and high moral tone. His more important pieces, including * The Hermit and The Fairy Talewere revised by Pope. The first collective edition of his poems appeared, 1721, the last Aldiue edition, 1894.
Nell Par: '''Nell Par''' . WILLIAM, afterwards PARNELL-
Haye: '''Haye''' 8 (d [[1831]]), controversialist : the eon of Sir John Parnell, second baronet; M.P., co. Wicklow, 1817, 1818, and 1830; opposed the union and, though a protestant, had a warm admiration for the Roman catholic clergy, whose influence he supported in his works.
Sir Robert Parking: '''Sir Robert Parking''' (d. [[1343]]), chancellor; knight of the shire for Cumberland, 1325, 1327, 1328, 1331, and 1332; chief-justice of the court of king's bench, 1340; chancellor, 1341.
Bartholomew Pake: '''Bartholomew Pake''' ([[1750]]-[[1810]]), medical writer; M.D. Edinburgh, 1773; physician to the Devon and Exeter Hospital, 1776; published the London Medical Dictionary (1809, 2 vols.)
Catherine Pars: '''Catherine Pars''' ([[1512]]-[[1548]]). See OATHE
Hixe: '''Hixe'''
Blnathan Parr: '''Blnathan Parr''' (rf. [[1632]]?), divine; of Eton and King's College, Cambridge; M.A., 1601; B.D., 1615; rector of Palgrave; author of four theological treatises.
George Parr: '''George Parr''' ([[1826]]-[[1891]]), cricketer; represented Nottinghamshire, 1846-70; captain of the All England Eleven, 1857-70; succeeded Fuller Pilch as the finest batsman in England.
Harriet Parr: '''Harriet Parr''' ([[1828]]-[[1900]]), novelist; published (1854-82) under pseudonym of HOLM LEE, numerous novels and, under her own name, Life of Joan of Arc 1866, and other works.
John Parr: '''John Parr''' ([[1633]] ?-[[1716]] ?), dissenting minister ; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1662; ministered for a time to the Darwen nonconformists and also at Walton and Preston, enduring considerable persecution.
Nathaniel Parr: '''Nathaniel Parr''' (ft. [[1730]]-[[1760]]), engraver.
Remigius Parr: '''Remigius Parr''' (ft. [[1747]]), engraver; probably son or brother of Nathaniel Parr; his work difficult to distinguish from that of Nathaniel; some of his engravings of historical importance.
Parr: '''Parr''' or PARRE, RICHARD ([[1592]] ?-[[1644]]), bishop of Sodor and Man; fellow of Braseuose College, Oxford, 1614; M.A., 1616; D.D., 1634; consecrated, 1635.
Richard Parr: '''Richard Parr''' ([[1617]]-[[1691]]), divine; M.A.Exeter College, Oxford, 1642; fellow; created D.D., 1660; vicar of Reigate, 1646-63, of Camberwell, 1653-91; published the life of James Ussher, partly compiled by Thomas Marshall
Samuel Parr: '''Samuel Parr''' ([[1747]]-[[1825]]), pedagogue ; son of a Harrow apothecary; educated at Harrow School and Emmanuel College, Cambridge; M.A. per literal reoiat, 1771; forced by toerapacityof his stop-mother to leave Cambridge on his father's death in 1766; became first assistant at Harrow under Robert Carey Sumner ; on Sumner's death (1771) took offence at not being elected to succeed him, and started a rival school at IwiMWii, which declined after the departure of the first art of boys; obtained the mastership of Colchester grammar school, 1776, which did not prosper under him; reMored to Norwich as head-master of the grammar school, 1779: Mtued at Hatton in Warwickshire as perpetual curate and took in private pupils, 1785; lived there for the rest of his life, enlarging the parsonage and building - library, which finally contained over ten thousand" volumes; prebendary of St. Paul's, 1783; exchanged (1789) his perpetual curacy for the rectory of Wadenhoe, but retained the parsonage and continued to serve the church at Hatton: prevented from obtaining high preferment by his strong whiggism; becume conspicuous as a political writer in 1787; met Priestley at Warwick, 1790, and at once foruled a friendship with him; nearly involved by this acquaintance in the Birmingham riots of 1791, the rioters being expected to attack Hatton after their outrages on Priestley and his supporters; continually involved in literary quarrels, and at different times was at variance with Richard Hurd, bishop of Worcester, with Charles Combe, and with William Godwin (1756-1836); published hisCharacters of Fox(a collection of articles and notes), 1809. He was regarded as the whig Johnson, but his conversation was apparently very inferior to that of his model. His mannerism and verbosity make his English writings in general unreadable. He was admittedly a fine Latin scholar, and excelled as a writer of Latin epitaphs. He knew Rogers and Moore, and met Byron. Among literary men who have warmly acknowledged his kindness to them were Landor and the first Lord Lytton. His works were collected in eight volumes in 1828.
Thomas Parr: '''Thomas Parr''' ([[1483]] 7-[[1635]]), ' Old Parr ' ; a native of Alberbury, near Shrewsbury, whose longevity was celebrated by Taylor the water-poet; said to have been born in 1483, to have gone into service in 1500, and to have done penance for incontinence at the age of 105; sent to court by the Earl of Arundel, 1635, where the change in his mode of life killed him. Sir George Cornewall Lewis and William John Thorns regard the story of his extraordinary age as unsupported by any trustworthy evidence.
Sir William Parr: '''Sir William Parr''' ([[1434]]-[[1483]]?), courtier and soldier; K.G.; supported the revolt of the Nevilles and Clarence, 1469, but returned to Edward IV, 1471, and was made comptroller of the household; chief commissioner for exercising the office of constable of England, 1483.
Sir William Parr: '''Sir William Parr''' , MARQUIS OF NORTHAMPTON,
of Essex Earl: '''of Essex Earl''' , and BARON PARR ([[1513]]-[[1571]]), brother of Catherine Parr; educated at Cambridge; created Baron Parr and Ross, 1539, Earl of Essex, 1543, and Marquis of Northampton, 1547; a supporter of Somerset and afterwards of Northumberland, whom he accompanied into the eastern counties on Edward VI's death to maintain the cause of Lady Jane Grey; condemned to death on Queen Mary's triumph, but pardoned, with forfeiture of his titles and part of his estates; again created marquis, 1559. P ARRIS, EDMUND THOMAS (1793-1873), painter; constructed panoramas, and was for some years a fashionable portrait-painter; restored Thornhill's paintings in the cupola of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, completely repainting them and depriving them of all interest, between 1853 and 1856.
Parris: '''Parris''' or PARIS, GEORGE VAN (d. [[1551]]), heretic ; an inhabitant of Mentz; naturalised, 1550; burnt at Smithfield, 1551, for denying the humanity of Christ.
Parrot: '''Parrot''' or PERROT, HENRY (fl. [[1600]]-[[1626]]), epigrammatist; author of Springes for Woodcocks 1613, and six other little volumes of profligate epigrams and satires.

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Benjamin Parry: '''Benjamin Parry''' ([[1634]]-[[1678]]), bishop of Ossory ; M.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1654; fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford, and Greek reader, 1660; D.D., 1670; son of Edward Parry (d. 1650); appointed bishop in 1677 as his brother's successor; author ofChimia Caelestis 1659.
Caleb Hillier Parry: '''Caleb Hillier Parry''' ([[1755]]-[[1822]]), physician ; son of Joshua Parry; M.D. Edinburgh, 1778; L.R.C.P., 1778; settled as a physician in Bath, 1779; his medical researches of considerable importance, especially his tract onThe Nature, Cause, and Varieties of the Arterial Pulse 1816.
Charles Henry Parry: '''Charles Henry Parry''' ([[1779]]-[[1860]]), physician ; son of Caleb Hillier Parry; studied medicine at Gbttingen; M.D. Edinburgh, 1804; L.R.C.P., 1806; F.R.S., 1812; practised for some years at Bath, and published treatises on miscellaneous subjects.
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Charles James Parry: '''Charles James Parry''' ([[1824]]-[[1894]]), petnter; on of Diiviil Henry Parry; executed landscapes in oil.
David Henry Parry: '''David Henry Parry''' ([[1793]]-[[1826]]), portraitpainter; son of Joshua 1'jirry; painted portrait* of Manchester worthies, both in oils and watercolours.
Edward Parry: '''Edward Parry''' (rf. [[1650]]), bishop of Killaloe ; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin. 1620: fellow, 1624; consecrated bishop, 1647; never visited Killaloe, where he wnuM not have been safe, owiner to the predominance of the catholics during the civil war; died of the plague in Dublin.
Edward Parry: '''Edward Parry''' ([[1830]]-[[1890]]), bishop suffragan of Dover: son of Sir William Ivl-.v.ml Tarn: M.A. Balliol College, Oxford, 1845: D.D., 1870: domestic chaplain of Archibald Campbell Tait, bishop of London, 1867: archdeacon of Canterbury, 1869, and suffragan bishop of Dover, 1870: published memorials of hi- father and his brother, Charles Parry.
Henry Parry: '''Henry Parry''' ([[1661]]-[[1616]]), successively bishop of Gloucester and Worcester; M.A. Corpus Obristl College, Oxford. 1585: fellow, 1586; D.D., 1596; chaplain to Queen Elizabeth, and present at her death: bishop of Gloucester, 1607, of Worcester, 1610; published several treatises.
Henry Hutton Parry: '''Henry Hutton Parry''' ([[1827]]-[[1893]]), bishop of Western Australia: son of Thomas Parry; of Rugby and Balliol College, Oxford; B.A., 1851; was consecrated coadjutor to his father, 1868, and appointed to the see of Perth, 1876.
James Parry: '''James Parry''' (d. [[1871]] ?), artist ; son of Joseph Parry q. v.j; drew and engraved views of Manchester.
John Parry: '''John Parry''' (d. [[1677]]), bishop of Ossory ; son of Edward Parry (d. 1650); of Trinity College, Dublin (B.A.), and Jesus College, Oxford (fellow); M.A., 1653; Ormonde's chaplain and consecrated bishop, 1672; benefactor of his see; published (1666)Tears well directed, or pious Reflections on our Saviour's Sufferings
John Parry: '''John Parry''' (d. [[1782]]), musician ; a blind harper of Ruabon; editor with Evan Williams of the earliest published collections of Welsh music,
John Parry: '''John Parry''' ([[1776]]-[[1851]]), musician and composer ; wrote several plays and contributed to the musical press. His compositions include songs, glees, and pieces for the harp, piano, flageolet, flute, and violin.
John Docwra Parry: '''John Docwra Parry''' (d. [[1833]] ?), topographer ; M.A. PeterhouRe, Cambridge, 1827; took orders; published several treatises of small value.
John Humffreys Parry: '''John Humffreys Parry''' ([[1786]]-[[1826]]), Welsh antiquary; barrister, Temple, 1811; practised at the bar, but finally turned to literature for a livelihood: assisted in publishing the government edition of Welsh historians; active in the re-establishment of the Oymmrodorion Society, 1820; killed In the street at Pentonvllle In a quarrel.
John Humffreys Parry: '''John Humffreys Parry''' ([[1816]]-[[1880]]), serjeantat-law; son of John Humffreys Parry (1786-1826); barrister, Middle Temple, 1843; Serjeant, 1866; bencher of the Middle Temple, 1878; practised at first in the criminal, but afterwards in the civil, courts,
Ry Par: '''Ry Par''' , JOHN ORLANDO ([[1810]]-[[1879]]% actor and entertainer; son of John Parry (1776-1861): made his debut as a vocalist, 1830, and as an actor at St. James's Theatre, London, 1836; forsook the stage for the concert room, 1842; came out as an entertainer, 1850; joined Thomas German Reed, 1860, retiring, 1869.
Joseph Parry: '''Joseph Parry''' ([[1744]]-[[1826]]), artist; often called the father of art in Manchester. His best pictures are familiar scenes in everyday life, but he was also a portrait and historical painter.
Joshua Parry: '''Joshua Parry''' ([[1719]]-[[1776]]), dissenting divine; presbyterian minister in Cirencester from 1742; possessed much literary ability, which he dissipated in fugitive pieces, political, metaphysical, and satirical,
Sir Love Parry Jones Parry: '''Sir Love Parry Jones Parry''' ([[1781]]-[[1853]]), lieutenant-general; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1811; student, Lincoln Inn, 1802; commanded a brigade on the Canadian frontier ,1. in.ittl,,- war. -,. M.I, Horsham, 1806-7, Carmarthen, 1835-40; K.H., 135: high sheriff of Carmarthenshire, 1K40; lieutenant-general, 1846.
Riohard Parry: '''Riohard Parry''' ([[1560]]-[[1688]]), bishop of St. Asaph; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A n 1686; D.D., 1597; dean of Bangor, 1699; consecrated bishop, 1604: revised the Welsh translation of the bible by his predecessor, William Morgan (1640 V- 1604)
Richard Parry: '''Richard Parry''' ([[1722]]-[[1780]]), divine; of Wertminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; student, 1740; preacher at Market Harborough, 1764; M.A., 1747; D.D., 1757; rector of Witchampton, 1767; author of theological works.
Robert Parry: '''Robert Parry''' (Jl. [[1695]]), translator ; author of Moderates(1696); perhaps the'R. P.* who translated partB ii. ilL and iv. of the'Myrrour of Princely Deeds from the Spanish original.

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Septon Henry Parry: '''Septon Henry Parry''' (18W-[[1887]]), theatrical manager; built the London theatres, the Holbora in 1866. the Globe in 1868, and the Avenue in 1882.
Parry: '''Parry''' Sm THOMAS (d. [[1560]]), controller of the household; steward of the Princess Elizabeth, and appointed controller at her accession; knighted and made privy councillor.
Sir Thomas Parry: '''Sir Thomas Parry''' (d. [[1616]]), ambassador in France; son of Sir Thomas Parry (d. 1560); M.P., Berkshire, 1586; ambassador, 1601-5; knighted, 1601; had the custody of Lady Arabella Stuart for a short time, 1610-11.
Thomas Parry: '''Thomas Parry''' ([[1796]]-[[1870]]), bishop of Barbados; was fellow and tutor of Balliol College, Oxford, 1816; M.A., 1819; D.D., 1842; archdeacon of Antigua, 1824; archdeacon of Barbados, 1840; bishop of Barbados, 1842; retired, 1869.
Thomas Gambier Parry: '''Thomas Gambier Parry''' ([[1816]]-[[1888]]), inventor of the spirit fresco process; of Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge; M.A., 1848: published (1880) an account of his process, which ensured permanence for colours in fresco painting: painted frescoes in several English abbeys and cathedrals, and was recognised as the chief authority on decorative painting.
William Parry: '''William Parry''' (d. [[1585]]), conspirator; after squandering his own and his wife's money became a spy of Burleigh on the continent; he secretly became a catholic, c. 1579, and a double traitor; accused (1585) of a plot to murder Queen Elizabeth by his accomplice Edmund Neville (1560? -1618) and executed. There is some doubt as to his guilt.
William Parry: '''William Parry''' ( Jl. [[1601]]), traveller ; accompanied Sir Anthony Shirley in his travels, and published an account of them in 1601, entitled A New and Large Discourse of the Travels of Anthony Sberley
William Parry: '''William Parry''' ([[1687]]-[[1786]] ?), caligrapher and numismatist; M.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1712; B.D., 1719; fellow; vicar of 8hipston-on-Stour, 1739: wrote so elegant a hand that some of his manuscripts resemble typography.
William Parry: '''William Parry''' ([[1742]]?-[[1791]]), portrait-painter ; son of John Parry (d. 1782); A.RJL, 1776.
William Parry: '''William Parry''' ([[1764]]-[[1819]]). congregational minister and tutor; minister at Little Baddow and tutor of the academy of the Coward Trust at Wymondley in Hertfordshire; published theological works.
William Parry: '''William Parry''' (Jl. [[1823]]-[[1825]]), major of Lord Byron's brigade in Greece; originally a ti remaster * in the navy; employed by Thomas Gordon (1788-1841) in 1823 to prepare a plan for supplying artillery to the Greeks; kept Byron's account*, and was his favourite butt at Missolonghi; published The Last Days of Lord Byron 1825. According to Trelawny he subsequently became insane through drink.
Sir William Edward Jarry: '''Sir William Edward Jarry''' ([[1790]]-[[1865]]), rear-admiral and arctic explorer; son of Caleb Hillier Parry; commanded expeditions in search of the
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Henry Pars: '''Henry Pars''' ([[1784]] - [[1806]]), draughtsman and chaser: kept a drawing school in the Strand for over forty years,
William Pars: '''William Pars''' ([[1742]]-[[1782]]), portrait-painter and draughtsman; brother of Henry Pars: illustrated Ionian Antiquities for Dr. Richard Chandler (1788-1810)
Thomas Parsell: '''Thomas Parsell''' ([[1674]]-[[1720]]), head-master of Merchant TaylorsSchool, London: of Merchant Taylors School, London, and St. John's College, Oxford; M.A., 1701; D.D., 1706: appointed head-master, 1707; translated the prayer-book into Latin, 1706.
Parsley: '''Parsley''' or PERSLEY, OSBERT ([[1511]]-[[1585]]), musical composer; for fifty years singing-master at Norwich OathedraL
Thomas Parson: '''Thomas Parson''' ([[1631]]-[[1681]] ?), dissenting divine ; MA. and nominated (1660) fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge, by Oliver Cromwell; ejected from St. Michael's, Wood Street, London, 1662.
Abraham Parsons: '''Abraham Parsons''' (d. [[1785]]), traveller and consul; made several journeys in Asia Minor, Persia, India, and Egypt, of which he left a journal, published in 1808, under the title, Account of Travels in Asia and Africa
Andrew Parsons: '''Andrew Parsons''' ([[1616]]-[[1684]]), dissenting minister; M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1638; rector of Wem, 1646; ejected at the Restoration; afterwards ministered in London.
Bartholomew Parsons: '''Bartholomew Parsons''' ([[1574]]-[[1642]]X divine ; M.A. Oriel College, Oxford, 1603; B.D., 1611; held several preferments; published eight sermons, 1616-37.
Benjamin Parsons: '''Benjamin Parsons''' ([[1797]]-[[1855]]), congregational minister; ordained to Ebley, 1826; wrote on the voluntary system of education, temperance, and the observance of the sabbath,
Edward Parsons: '''Edward Parsons''' ([[1762]]-[[1833]]), congregational minister: minister at Leeds, 1785-1832; published sermons and tracts.
Edward Parsons: '''Edward Parsons''' ([[1797]]-[[1844]]), congregational minister: son of Edward Parsons (1762-1833); published several small historical works.

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Eliza Parsons: '''Eliza Parsons''' (rf. [[1811]]), novelist and dramatist ; was the daughter of a Plymouth wine merchant named Phelp; married a turpentine merchant named Parsons; wrote above sixty volumes of novels, all mediocre.
Elizabeth Parsons: '''Elizabeth Parsons''' ([[1749]]-[[1807]]), Uhecik Lane ghost *; daughter of the deputy parish clerk at St Sepulchre's, London; attracted attention, when a little artful girl about eleven years of age by making mysterious scratching and noises supposed to proceed from a ghost; visited by the Duke of York and numerous leaden of fashion: but was detected in 1762; Dr Johnran published an account of the investigations in the (Gentleman's Magazine which gave the imposture ite deathblow.
Elizabeth Parsons: '''Elizabeth Parsons''' ([[1812]]-[[1873]]), hymn-writer: Rooker: married T. Edgecurabe Parsons, 1844; author of a number of hymns, includingJesus, we love
Francis Parsons: '''Francis Parsons''' (Jl. [[1763]]-[[1783]]), portraitpainter and picture-dealer,
Parsons: '''Parsons''' Mm. GERTRUDE ([[1812]]-[[1891]]), novelist : MHglltli of John Hext: married Daniel Parsons, 1845; from 1846 wrote a series of tales chiefly with the object f wrving the church of Rome, which she and her husband joined in 1848-4. r ti5? )lr8 V HUMPHREY n676?-1741X lord-mayor of London; a brewer by trade at Aldgate; twice lord mayor, 1730 and 1740; died during his second term of office. He was a favourite with Louis XV, who permitted him to import beer into France free of duty.
James Parsons: '''James Parsons''' ([[1705]]-[[1770]]), physician arid antiquary; M.D. Rheims, 1736; F.R.S., 1741 (foreign secretary, e. 1750); AS. A.; L.R.O.P., 1751; practised in London; published medical treatises and one philological work.
James Parsons: '''James Parsons''' ([[1762]]-[[1847]]), divine ; vice-principal of St. Alban Hall, Oxford; of Trinity and Wadham Colleges, Oxford; M.A., 1786; B.D. St. Alban Hall, Oxford, 1815; completed the Oxford Septuagint 1827.
James Parsons: '''James Parsons''' ([[1799]]-[[1877]]), preacher; son of Edward Parsons (1762-1833); congregational minister at York, 1822-70; the most remarkable pulpit orator of his time.
John Parsons: '''John Parsons''' (d. [[1623]]), organist and composer ; said to be the son of Robert Parsons (d. 1570); became organist at Westminster Abbey, 1621.
John Parsons: '''John Parsons''' ([[1742]]-[[1785]]), physician ; 4 M?A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1766; M.D., 1772; first professor of anatomy at Oxford, 1766.
John Parsons: '''John Parsons''' ([[1761]]-[[1819]]), bishop of Peterborough; M.A. Wadham College, Oxford, 1785; D.D., 1799; fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, 1785, master, 17981819; vice-chancellor of Oxford, 1807-10; in conjunction with Dr. Eveleigh, the provost of Worcester College, gave the lead to the university in making the examinations, which had degenerated into a discreditable farce, a reality; elaborated the new examination statute of 1801, by which honours were for the first time awarded for real merit; dean of Bristol, 1810; bishop of Peterborough, 1813.
John Meeson Parsons: '''John Meeson Parsons''' ([[1798]]-[[1870]]), picture collector; chairman of the London and Brighton Railway Company, 1843-4; amassed a valuable gallery, chiefly o'f the German and Dutch Schools, many of which he left to public institutions.
Sir Lawrence Parsons: '''Sir Lawrence Parsons''' , first baronet (d. [[1698]]), Irish protestant; grand-nephew of Sir William Parsons (1570 7-1650); created baronet, 1677 refusing to deliver Birr Castle to James II, was besieged, captured, and condemned for high treason, 1689, but liberated after the battle of the Boyne.
Sir Lawrence Parsons: '''Sir Lawrence Parsons''' , second EARL OP ROSSB (1758-1841), B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1780; entered the Irish parliament (M.P., Dublin University, 1782), and disclaimed party politics, though influenced by Henry Flood; opposed the union; became Earl of Rosse, 1807; joint postmaster-general for Ireland in 1809.
Philip Parsons: '''Philip Parsons''' ([[1594]]-[[1653]]), principlof Hart Hall (now Hertford College), Oxford: of Merchant TaylorsSchool, London, and St. John's College, Oxford; fellow, 1613; M.A., 1618 (incorporated at Cambridge, 1622); M.D. Padua (incorporated at Oxford, 1628); principal of Hart Hall, 1633; wrote Atalanta (Latin comedy). t
Philip Parsons: '''Philip Parsons''' ([[1729]]- [[1812]]), divine; M.A. Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, 1776; perpetual curate of Wye, 1761; published miscellaneous works.
Richard Parsons: '''Richard Parsons''' ([[1643]]-[[1711]]), divine and antiquary; of Winchester College and New College, Oxford: fellow, 1659; D.O.L., 1687; vicar of Driffleld, 1674: made considerable collections for a history of the diocese of Gloucester (now in the Bodleian).
Robert Parsons: '''Robert Parsons''' (d. [[1570]]), musical composer: gentleman of the Chapel Royal, 1563; composed church music.
Parsons: '''Parsons''' or PERSONS, ROBERT ([[1546]]-[[1610]]), Jesuit missionary and controversialist; fellow of Balliol College, Oxford, 1668; M.A., 1572; tutor and for some time (1574) bursar and dean; being at enmity with the fellows, left, or was dismissed, the college, 1574; proceeded to Louvain and was received into the Roman catholic church; joined Jesuits, 1575: returned to England with Edmund Campion, 1580, on a religious mission; made many converts among the gentry; set up a secret
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Partriche Partridge: '''Partriche Partridge''' . or PLRTRICH, . 1461), chancellor of Lincoln Catbedr printing press and also engaged in political intrigues In l.iiL'liind and on tin- eontinetit: iii t!i- Spaiu-h pe!i.n-ula, .:Tn,d.-d the patriotism of the majority of U.I), "xfonl; sent on an embMcy to the king of Aragon English catholics by his eonduct.ln incitiiiK 1'hilip II to; and king of the Romans, 1488; represented the BnglUa attack Rnglund, and by hid violent n from clergy at Baele, 1438. u place of safety; drew down on them suspicions of treason, which most of them did not deserve; appointed rector of the English College at Rome, 1597, where lie died. His published works, chiefly controversial pamphlet*, are over thirty in number.
Robert Parsons: '''Robert Parsons''' ([[1647]]-[[1714]]), archdeacon of Gloucester; M.A. University College, Oxford, 1670; patronised by the family of John Wilmot, second earl of Rochester, whose funeral sermon (frequently republihhed) he preached.
Sir William Parsons: '''Sir William Parsons''' , fiit baronet ([[1670]] 7-[[1660]]). lord justice of Ireland; came to Ireland as assistant to his uncle. Sir Geoffrey Fenton, and in 1608 succeeded him as surveyor-general; obtained numerous grants of land; took an active part in the plantation of Ulster (1610), Wexford (1618), Longford (1619), and Leitritn (leJO); privy councillor, 1683; M.P., co. Wicklow, 1639; appointed lord justice, 1640; has been accused of stimulating the rebellion to obtaina new crop of confiscations; retired to England, where he met with a cold reception, 1648.
William Parsons: '''William Parsons''' ([[1658]]-[[1785]] ?), chronologer; of Christ Church, Oxford: lieutenant-colonel in the English army, 1687: published valuable Chronological Tables of Europe 1707.

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William Parsons: '''William Parsons''' ([[1736]]-[[1795]]), actor ; first acted In the provinces, appearing in 1768 at Drury Lane Theatre, London, with which be was all his life associated; popularly known as the comic Roscius; excelled in the riJle of old man.
Richard Partridge: '''Richard Partridge''' ([[1806]]-[[1873]]), brother of John Partridge (1790-1871); F.RS., l College of
William Parsons: '''William Parsons''' (f. [[1785]]-[[1807]]), poet jwasoneof the knot of fantastic coxcombs who wrote verse for the World; published several volumes of bad poetry.
Sir William Parsons: '''Sir William Parsons''' ([[1746]] 7-[[1817]]), professor of music; Mas. Doc. Oxford, 1790; master of the king's band, 1786; knighted, 1796.
William Parsons: '''William Parsons''' , third EARL OP ROSSE ([[1800]]1867), astronomer; son of Sir Lawrence Parsons, second earl of Rouse: of Trinity College, Dublin, and Magdalen College, Oxford; B.A., 1822; M.P., King's County, 1823-34; commenced experiment* for improving the reflecting telescope, 1827; began to make observations with his great telescope (1846) erected at Parsons town in King's County; discovered spiral nebulae and detected a complex annular structure in many of the planetary kind; elected to the House of Lords, 1845. scientific writer: wrote and edited popular manuals and lectures on scientific subjects, 1K37; held all the chief post* at the Royal Surgeons; surgeon at King's College Hospital, London, 184U-70.
Partridge: '''Partridge''' 8ETH ([[1603]]-[[1688]]), mall writer; wrote a couple of practical works to assist sur
Parvu: '''Parvu''' 8, JOHN (d. [[1180]]). See Jons OF BALI*.
Bcky: '''Bcky'''
William Parys: '''William Parys''' (d. [[1609]]), author; M.A. Peterhouse, Cambridge, 1689: master of St. Glare's grammar school, Southwark, 1596-1609; probably the W. P who wrote or translated between 1680 and 1696.
Paschal: '''Paschal''' J )HN(cf.l[[861]]X bishop of Llandaff; D.D. Cambridge, 1333; bishop of Llandaff, 1347-1; wrote several homilies (a copy in the British Museum). xlili. 4141 PA800, JOHN (1774-1863), rear-admiral; was Nelson's signal officer at Trafalgar, and made the famous signal C England expects &c.) before the battle, 180ft; promoted to flag rank, 1847.
Francis Polkinghorne Pascoe: '''Francis Polkinghorne Pascoe''' ([[1813]]-[[189]]SX entomologist; M.R.C.S., 1835; formed a great collection, now in the Natural History Museum at South Kensington, !RT (fl. 15M),
Pasfield: '''Pasfield''' or PASHFIELD, ROBEI servant of John Bruen; had a leathern girdle, which, being marked into portions for the several books of the bible, with points and knots for the smaller divisions, served him as a memoria techniea.
Pashe: '''Pashe''' or PASCHE, WILLIAM (fl. [[1500]]?), musical composer; manuscript compositions by him at Cambridge,
Robert Pashlet: '''Robert Pashlet''' ([[1805]]-[[1859]]), barrister and traveller; fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1880; M.A., 1832; barrister, 1837; published Travels in Crete * (1837), having toured in Asia Minor, Crete, and Greece, 1833. PA8KE, THOMAS (d. 1662), royalist divine; fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge, 1603-12; master, 1621; B.A., 1606; D.D., 1621; deprived by parliament of the mastership of Clare Hall, Cambridge, the archdeaconry of London, and other preferments, some of which (including the mastership) he recovered at the Restoration.
Charles Pasley: '''Charles Pasley''' ([[1824]]-[[1890]]), major-general,
Charles Frederick Partington: '''Charles Frederick Partington''' (d. [[1867]] 7), royal engineers ; eldest sou of Sir Charles W.lliam Pasley ; colonial engineer for "Victoria, 1853; nominated to a seat in the legislative council of the colony of Victoria, 1864; helped to suppress the serious disturbances that
John Partridge: '''John Partridge''' (fl. [[1566]]-[[1573]]), translator and broke out in the goldflelds of Ballarat, [[1854]]; took office ;t; translated into English verse several well-known i n the ministry as commissioner of public work?, Victoria having become a self-governing colony, 1866; served In New Zealand against the Maoris, 1860; director of engineering works and architecture to the admiralty, 1873-82; C.B., 1880; retired as major-general, 1881.
Sir Charles William Pasley: '''Sir Charles William Pasley''' ([[1780]]-[[1861]]), poet romances. English
John Partridge: '''John Partridge''' ([[1644]]-[[1715]]), astrologer and almanac-maker; originally a shoemaker; began to publish astrological calendars, 1678, his almanac,Merlinus Liberatus first appearing in 1680: an almanac predicting his death, and a pamphlet and epitaph chronicling the fulfilment of the prophecy issued by Swift under the name of Isaac Bickerstaff, 1708: spent the rest of his days attempting, without much success, to demonstrate that he was still alive.
John Partridge: '''John Partridge''' ([[1790]]-[[1872]]), portrait-painter; settled in London, 1827; became, under the patronage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, a fashionable portraitpainter,
Joseph Partridge: '''Joseph Partridge''' ([[1724]]-[[1796]]), author ; master of the free grammar school at Acton, Cheshire; published miscellaneous works.
Sir Miles Partridge: '''Sir Miles Partridge''' (d. [[1552]]), courtier; a follower of Somerset; fought at Pinkie, 1647; knighted, 1547; accused of plotting against Northumberland and hanged. general; served in Minorca, Malta, Naples, Sicily, Spain, 1 and Holland between 1799 and 1809; first captain, 1807; 1 F.R.8., 1816; introduced (1811), while in command of the Plymouth company of military artificers, a course of instruction for non-commissioned officers in military engineering, which developed in 1812 into the formation of the establishment for field instruction at Chatham: director, 1812-41; organised, during his tenure of office, improved systems of telegraphing, sapping, mining, pontooning, and exploding gunpowder on land and in water: K.C.B., 1846; general, 1860; published treatises on subjects connected with military engineering,
Sir Thomas Pasley: '''Sir Thomas Pasley''' , first baronet ([[1734]]-[[1808]])' admiral; saw much service in North America and the West Indies; bore a distinguished part in the battle of 1 June 1794; created baronet, 1794; admiral, 1801.
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Pasley: '''Pasley''' siu THOMAS SABINE, second baronet (1804-1884), admiral: run.lson of Sir Thomas Pasley, hom he succeeded by special nro1*56; vic*-adminU, 186!:. adnnrul, 442 J I960; K.O.B., 1878.
Matthias Asoe: '''Matthias Asoe''' ([[1599]]-[[1658]]), mathematician, dsTnnd theologian; born In Nassau; M.A. Heidel1617 professor of philosophy there, 1619, and proof matfceuSca, 1620; settled at Oxford, 1624; iuJrmtrtlLA.: reader of Arabic, Chaldee, and Syriac, , rmtrtlLA.: reader of Arabic, Chaldee, and Syriac, Oxford. 1686- removed (1689) to Groningen, where he Md Jwo profeaSS: died It Qronlngen.
Pass: '''Pass''' (VAN DE PAS or PASSE, PA8B.EUS),
Simon: '''Simon''' ([[1596]] 7-[[1647]]), engraver: son of Crispin van de ?U a famous engraver of Utrecht; practised in England, but ( 1682) removed to Copenhagen.
William Pass: '''William Pass''' ([[1598]]7-[[1637]]?), engraver; brother of Simon Pass; settled in London, PA8SELEWE or PASSELE, EDMUND M(tf. 1327), baron of the exchequer: a justice of assize from 1309; baron of the exchequer, 1828. PA8BELEWE or PA8SELETI, ROBERT (A 1252), deputy-treasurer; a clerk of Palkes de Breaute; became a favourite of Henry III and deputy-treasurer, 18S8; was dismissed, 1234, but made his peace, 1235; elected bishop of Chichester, 1244, but rejected by Boniface of Savoy, who declared the election void.
Simon Passelewe: '''Simon Passelewe''' ( ft. [[1237]]-[[1269]]), baron of the exchequer; probably brother of Robert Passelewe; employed by Henry III to raise money, nominally by way of loans, 1258; envoy in France, 1263, 1265, and 1268; baron of the exchequer, 1267-8. P ASTON, CLEMENT (1515?-1597), sea-captain; son of Sir William Pastou (1479?-1554); commanded the Pelican and captured Baron St. Blanchard in a French galley, 1546; sheriff of Norfolk, 1588.
Edward Paston: '''Edward Paston''' ([[1641]]-[[1714]]), president of Douay College; entered Douay, 1651 (D.D., 1681); president, 1688.
John Paston: '''John Paston''' ([[1421]]-[[1466]]), letter- writer ' and country gentleman; son of William Paston; of Peterhouse, Cambridge, and the Inner Temple; friend of Sir John Fastolf, on whose death he produced a doubtful will, by which he inherited his estates; spent the rest of his life in maintaining his hold on the estates against the Dukes of Norfolk and Suffolk.
Sir John Paston: '''Sir John Paston''' ([[1442]]-[[1479]]), courtier and letterwriter; eldest sou of John Pastou; possibly educated at Cambridge; knighted, 1463; obtained royal recognition of his rights to the Fastolf estates on his father's death, 1466; fought for the Nevilles at Barnet, but was pardoned and again taken into favour; subsequently became involved in financial difficulties, which ended in a sacrifice of part of his estates to satisfy rival claimants.
Kir Robert Paston: '''Kir Robert Paston''' , second baronet and first
of Yarmouth Eaui: '''of Yarmouth Eaui''' ([[1631]]-[[1683]]), descended from Sir William Paston (1628-1610); of Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge; M.P., Castle Rising, 16611671; succeeded as baronet, 1663; a friend of Charles II, whom he entertained in 1676 at his seat, Oxnead; created Viscount Yarmouth, 1673, Earl of Yarmouth, 1679.
William Paston: '''William Paston''' ([[1878]]-[[1444]]), judge ; one of the small gentry of Norfolk: a serjeant-at-law, 1421; justice of common pleas, 1429. His conduct on the bench earned him the honourable title of theGood Judge and a place among Fuller's Worthies
Paston: '''Paston''' Sin WILLIAM ([[1479]] 7-[[1554]]), lawyer and courtier; educated at Cambridge University; bred to the law, but chiefly known as a courtier; a commissioner of array for Norfolk, 1511; knighted before 1520; present at the reception of the Emperor Charles V and at the Field of the Cloth of (told, 1580.
Sir William Paston: '''Sir William Paston''' ([[1528]]-[[1610]]), founder of North Walnham grammar school; son of Sir William i'wton( 1479 7-1554); knighted, 1578; benefactor of Caltw College, Cambridge.
Sir William Paston: '''Sir William Paston''' , third baronet and swond
Kaiu: '''Kaiu''' K Y.KMrTH ( 1C52-[[1732]]), sou of Sir Robert Paston tirt i-:irl of Yarmouth; treasurer of the liojiM-hold, 1686-9.
Benedict Pastorini: '''Benedict Pastorini''' (BENEDETTO) (fl. [[1775]]1810), draughtsman aud engraver; a native of Italy; obtained employment in England as a decorator of ceilings.
Francis Daniel Pastoritjs: '''Francis Daniel Pastoritjs''' ([[1651]]-[[1719]]?), New England settler; born at Sommerhauseu, Franconia; doctor of law, Nuremberg, 1676: became a quaker, and (1688) conducted a colony of German and Dutch Mennonites aud quakers to Pennsylvania, where they founded Germantown; drew up the first protest (1688) against negro slavery made by a religious body; published ecclesiological works, and left many manuscripts,
Richard Patch: '''Richard Patch''' ([[1770]] ?-l [[806]]), criminal ; executed in Horeemonger Lane, London, for the murder of his employer, Isaac Blight, a ship-breaker; numerous accounts of his trial published.
Thomas Patch: '''Thomas Patch''' (d. [[1782]]), printer aud engraver ; famous for his work in connection with early Florentine art, publishing many valuable engravings of frescoes.
Pates Pate: '''Pates Pate''' , or PATYS, RICHARD (d. [[1565]]), bishop of Worcester; B.A. Corpus Christi College, Oxford, 1523; M.A. Paris; made archdeacon of Worcester in 1526 and received other preferments; ambassador to Charles V, 1533-6; provided to the see of Worcester by Paul III, 1541: attended the council of Trent (1547, 1549, 1651); during Edward VI's reign remained, in banishment, but was consecrated bishop, 1554; deprived and imprisoned, 1559; died at Louvain in exile.
Richard Pate: '''Richard Pate''' ([[1616]]-[[1588]]), educational benefactor; scholar of Corpus Christi College, Oxford; founded Cheltenham grammar school, 1586.
William Pate: '''William Pate''' ([[1666]]-[[1746]]), ' the learned woollendraper; friend of Steele, Swift, and Arbuthnot, and a familiar figure in the literary society of his time; sheriff of the city, 1734.
Walter Horatio Pater: '''Walter Horatio Pater''' ([[1839]]-[[1894]]), critic and humanist; descended from a family of Dutch extraction; B.A. Queen's College, Oxford, 1862; fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford, 1864, and M.A., 1865; became associated with the pre-Raphaelites, particularly with Mr. Swinburne, 1869; published (1873) 4 Studies In the History of the Renaissance and (1885) Marius the Epicurean the latter written to illustrate the highest ideal of the esthetic life. He possessed all the qualities of a humanist.
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Alexander Paterson: '''Alexander Paterson''' ([[1766]]-[[1831]]), Scottish catholic prelate; consecrated bishop of Oybistra in partibus, 1816; vicar-apostolic of the Lowland district, 1825.
Charles William Paterson: '''Charles William Paterson''' ([[1756]]-[[1841]]), admiral; saw much service in the West Indies; admiral, 1837.
Daniel Paterson: '''Daniel Paterson''' ([[1739]]-[[1825]]), author of 'The Road Book entered the army aud (1798) became lieutenant-colonel; nominated lieutenant-governor of Quebec, 1812; published (1771)A New and Accurate Description of all the Direct and Principal Cross Roads in Great Britain (eighteenth edition, 1829).
Emma Anne Paterson: '''Emma Anne Paterson''' ([[1848]]-[[1886]]), organiser of trade unions among women; nfa Smith; married Thomas Paterson, 1873; founded the Women's Protective and Provident League, 1874, which promoted women's unions in London and elsewhere. She was(1876)the first woman admitted to the Trade Union Congress.
James Paterson: '''James Paterson''' ([[1805]]-[[1876]]), antiquary and miscellaneous writer; journalist; contributed most of the biographies to Kay's Edinburgh Portraits (1837-9).
John Paterson: '''John Paterson''' ([[1604]]?-[[1679]]), bishop of Ross; graduated at Aberdeen. 1624; consecrated bishop, 1662.
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John Paterson: '''John Paterson''' ( K.32-[[1708]]), Lint arrhb'uhop of Glasgow; eldest son of John Puterson ( 1604 ?-167) : studied at St. Andrews;uiu became u. Kllori, I860, of the Edinburgh Tron church, 1663. and of :.uivh H iih Kirk, 1672; appointal bishop of Galloway, 1G74, through his p;iinni, Lauderdale,and(167) translated to Edinburgh: nominated to Glasgow, 1687; actively engaged in all tin- intolerant measures of the government, and opposed, until the accession of James II, the granting of all indulgences; adhering to James II, was banished t 1 before 1696; restored in Queen Anne's reign. His character was painted by hie opponents in the blackest colours.
John Paterson: '''John Paterson''' ([[1776]]-[[1858]]), missionary: studied at Glasgow University; became a missionary in Denmark, 1804, removing to Stockholm, 1807, and to St. Petersburg, 1813; treated with great kindness and granted a pension for life by the Emperor of Russia; returning to Edinburgh, 1835, was many yean Scottish secretary of the London Missionary Society,
Nathaniel Paterson: '''Nathaniel Paterson''' ([[1787]]-[[1871]]), author; grandson of Robert Paterson; of Edinburgh University; minister of Galashiels, 1821, went out at the disruption, removed to Free St. Andrews, Glasgow, and (1860) was moderator of the Free Church of Scotland; DJ).; friend of Sir Walter Scott.
Robert Paterson: '''Robert Paterson''' ([[1716]]-[[1801]]), 'Old Mortality,' Cameroniau stone-cutter; for over forty years employed himself in repairing the memorials placed over covenantersgraves; the original of Scott's Old Mortality
Samuel Paterson: '''Samuel Paterson''' ([[1728]]-[[1803]]), bookseller and auctioneer; carried on his business in Covent Garden and was one of the first in England to produce good catalogues for book sales; had a great acquaintance with literature, and published several books. Dr. Johnson was godfather to his son.
Thomas Paterson: '''Thomas Paterson''' ([[1780]]-[[1866]]), lieutenant-general: served in the Napoleonic wars; lieutenant-general, 1864.
William Paterson: '''William Paterson''' ([[1658]]-[[1719]]), founder of the Bank of England; born in Dumfriesshire, but bred in England from infancy: made money by trade, and in 1681 became a member of the Merchant TaylorsCompany: by 1691, having acquired great influence in the city and a considerable fortune, proposed to establish the Bank of England, pointing out at the same time the necessity of restoring the currency; became a director on the foundation of the bank, 1694; considered the scope of the bank s operations too narrow, and in 1695 withdrew on a difference with his colleagues and matured tlie scheme, which he first conceived in 1684, of establishing a colony at Darien; accompanied the Darien expedition, 1698, but had little influence in the conduct of affairs, which were entrusted to seven councillors, who quarrelled among themselves; returned in December, 1699: from 1701 urged upon government the financial measures which became the basis of Walpole's Sinking Fund and the great scheme of 1717 for the consolidation and conversion of the national debt; actively promoted the union, and assisted in framing the articles of the treaty: published political and economic treatises.
William Paterson: '''William Paterson''' ([[1756]]-[[1810]]), traveller and lieutenantrgovernor of New South Wales; travelled in South Africa between 1777 and 1779, and published an account of his journeys, 1789; bad entered the army at an early age, and (1789) was one of the lieutenants chosen to recruit and command a company of the corps formed to protect the new convict settlement at Botany Bay; proceeded to New South Wales, 1791; sent (1804) to Port Dalrymple in Tasmania as lieutenant-governor, and (1809) administered the government at Sydney after the deposition of William Biigh; died on the voyage home.
Hugh Db Pateshull: '''Hugh Db Pateshull''' (d. [[1241]]), bishop of Coventry and Lichfield; son of Simon de PateshuU; treasurer of the kingdom, 1234; elected bishop, 1239.
Sir John Db Pateshuu: '''Sir John Db Pateshuu''' ([[1291]] ?-[[1349]]), knight; Eat 111 the parliament of 1342.
Pate: '''Pate''' 8HUI.L. MARTIN DB (d. [[1220]]), judge mid dean it as a justice at Westmn of London, 1328.
Peter Pateshull: '''Peter Pateshull''' (ft. 1S87X theologUml writer: an August inian friar, who attacked his order in a set of theses nal-i t.. t!,.- door of St. Paul's, London, 1887.
Pateshull: '''Pateshull''' or PATTI8HALL. SIMON DB (d. 1217 ?). judge; chief -justice, of the common pleas division of the king's court during King John's reign,
Pateshull: '''Pateshull''' or PATTI8HALL, SIB SIMON DB(*. 1274), judge and knight: son or grandson of Simon de Pateshull; a king's justice, 1367; joined the baronial party.
Walter Db Pateshull: '''Walter Db Pateshull''' (d. [[1333]]), judge : itinerant justice for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and other counties, r is.
Charlbsgborge Ed Ward Patey: '''Charlbsgborge Ed Ward Patey''' ([[1813]]-[[1881]]), admiral; administrator of Lagos (1866) and governor of St. Helena (1869-78); O.M.G., 1874; admiral, 1877.

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Janet Monaoh Patey: '''Janet Monaoh Patey''' ([[1842]]-[[1894]]X contralto singer: nle Whytock: married John George Patey, 1866; became the principal English contralto on the retirement of Madame Sainton-Dolby in 1870; known as the English Alboni.
Patient: '''Patient''' or PATIENCE, THOMAS (d. [[1666]]), divine: proceeded to New England between 1630 and 1636, where he became a baptist; returned (1644) to England, and was chosen assistant to William Kifflu; appointed by parliament to dispense the gospel hi the city of Dublin 1649, returning to England, 1660; died of the plague in London, 1666.
William Patin: '''William Patin''' (. [[1548]]-[[1580]]).
Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore: '''Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore''' (1823-1896), poet; son of Peter George Patmore: educated privately; published volume of poems, 1844; assistant in printed book department, British Museum, 1846; formed intimate relations with Tennyson and Raskin, and (1849) made acquaintance of the pre-Raphaelite group, to whose organ, The Germ he contributed; promoted volunteer movement, 1851; publishedTamerton Church Tower 1853; issuedThe Betrothal 1864, "The Espousals 1856,Faithful for Ever 1860. andThe Victories of Love 1862 the four poems forming parts ofThe Angel in the House a long poem designed to be the apotheosis of married love: became Roman catholic, 1864; published "The Unknown Eros and other Odes 1877, Amelia 1878: his collected poetical works published, with an appendix on English metrical law, 1886: contributed toSt. James's Gazette f rom c. 1888, articles subsequently published under titles Principle in Art 1889, and Religio Poetae 1893; his Rod, Root, and Flower observations and meditations chiefly on religions subjects, published, 1896.
Henry John Patmore: '''Henry John Patmore''' ([[1860]]-[[1883]]X poet; son of Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore; educated at Ushaw College; a selection from his lyrics published privately.
Peter George Patmore: '''Peter George Patmore''' ([[1786]]-[[1855]]), author: edited theNew Monthly Magazine 1841-53: best known by his Imitations of Celebrated Authors (1826) and his My Friends and Acquaintances (1884).
Andrew Archibald Paton: '''Andrew Archibald Paton''' ([[1811]]-[[187]] 1), author and diplomatist; employed in several minor diplomatic offices; consul at Ragusa and Bocca di Cattaro, 1862; published books of travel.
David Paton: '''David Paton''' ( ft. [[1650]]-[[1700]]), painter : executed portraits and medallions.
George Paton: '''George Paton''' ([[1731]]-[[1807]]), bibliographer and antiquary: clerk In the custom-house: amassed an extensive antiquarian library and a valuable collection of antiquities by frugal living. Two volumes of his correspondence were privately printed (1829-30).
James Paton: '''James Paton''' (d. [[1596]]). bishop of Dunkeld ; consecrated, 1672, and deprived for simony, c. 1681, after resisting the decrees of the general assembly for over five years; privy councillor, 1575. 3 T2
Paton: '''Paton''' 1012
Patteson: '''Patteson'''
Paton: '''Paton''' .IMFS(J. [[184]]). covenant, r . fouj; Moatroft? at Kikytli. 1646, and for Charles II at Worcester, 1661 foturbt for the covenanters at Rnllion Green, 1666, .nd BotbvreU Bridge, 1679; taken, 1684, and hanged at
John Stafford Patch: '''John Stafford Patch''' ([[1881]]-[[1889]]), general in the Indian army: served against the Sikhs in 1816-6 and 1848-8. belnir severely wounded at Chilliau wallah; fought agminn the Afrldla, I860. and (1867) commanded the field teuchment from Lahore dent to aid in suppressing the Gogaira insurrection; C.B., 1875.
Mary Ann Paton: '''Mary Ann Paton''' , afterwards MRS. WOOD ([[1802]]1864). vocalist: appeared in public at the age of eight,; joined the Haymarket company, 1822: marned (1824) Lord William Pitt Lennox, whom she divorced in 1K31 marrying Joseph Wood in the same year: from 1826 she waa considered first in her prof&uiou aa a soprano.
Richard Paton: '''Richard Paton''' ([[1716]]?-[[1791]]), marine painter: executed numerous pictures of naval engagements.
Waller Hugh Paton: '''Waller Hugh Paton''' ([[1828]]-[[1896]]), Scottish landscape-painter: member of the Royal Scottish Acailemy, 1867, contributing yearly to its exhibition from 1861.
Patrick: '''Patrick''' ([[373]]-[[463]]), saint and bishop, originally named Sucat; born in Allclyde, now Dumbarton, and was captured in a raid of the Picts and Scots, 389; sold to Mlliuc, a chieftain of Antrim: after six years of bondage proceeded to Gaul and studied under Martin of Tours: returned to his parents in Britain, and felt a supernatural call to go and preach to the heathen Irish; after episcopal consecration landed in Wicklow, 406, accompanied by a missionary party, but meeting with a hostile reception proceeded up the east coast to Strangford Lough; remained at Strangford Lough until be bad converted all the Ulstermen; subsequently journeyed through Ireland, preaching Christianity: founded, near Armagh, his first mission settlement; probably died in 463. though there is much discussion as to the date; according to St. Bernard, was buried at Armagh, pilgrimages being afterwards mode to the place. His extant works are theEpistles consisting of theConfession the letter to Ooroticus, and an Irish hymn, all of which are considered genuine. At a later time these and the early life by Muirchn were all tampered with, chiefly by way of excision, to bring them into conformity with the elaborated life of the apostle, according to which legendary foreign experiences delayed his arrival in Ireland till lie was sixty years old. When the Irish came in contact with Augustine of Canterbury it was felt that the learning and culture of the Roman missionaries rontraKted too strongly with the Irish saint's absence of pretension. Hence a spirit of national pride ascribing to him a learning be never claimed and a Roman mission of which he knew nothing, protracted his stay in Gaul and extended his travels to Italy.
Patrick: '''Patrick''' (d. [[1084]]), bishop of Dublin ; consecrated in London by Lanfranc, 1074.
John Patrick: '''John Patrick''' ([[1632]]-[[1696]]), protestant controversialist: grandson of Simon Patrick (d. 1613); M.A. Peterhonse, Cambridge, 1671; preacher of the Charterhouse, London, from 1671-96; prebendary of Peterborough, 1686-96; distinguished himself as a champion of protestantism in the time of James II. His works, almost all anonymous, are noteworthy, and include, beside* controversial treatises,A Century of Select Psalms 1679, which were in high repute among many dissenting congregations.
Richard Patrick: '''Richard Patrick''' ([[1769]]-[[1816]]), classical scholar and divine; M.A. Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1808; vicar of Sculooates, Hull, from 1794.
Robert William Coohran Patrick: '''Robert William Coohran Patrick''' - ([[1842]]1897).
Samuel Patrick: '''Samuel Patrick''' ([[1684]]-[[1748]]X scholar ; for some year, usher at Charterhouse; edited several Latin works.
Simon Patrick: '''Simon Patrick''' (rf. [[1613]]), translator proprietor of Oaistor in Lincolnshire; translated two works from toe French.
Simon Patrick: '''Simon Patrick''' ([[1626]]-[[1707]]), successively bishop of Chichester and Ely, grandson of Simon litriek(d. 1613) ; M.A. QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1651; D.D., 1666; vicar of Battereea, 1668-62; rector of St. Paul's, Oovent Garden, London, 1662-89; elected (1661) president of QueensCollege, Cambridge, but his appointment overridden by a royal mandate; made a royal chaplain, 1671, and, 1672, presented to a prebend at Westminster; dean of Peterborough, 1679: consecrated bishop of Chiohester, 1689; translated to Ely, 1691; one of the chief instruments in the revival of church life which marked the late years of the seventeenth century; was one of the five original founders of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, and took a warm interest in the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; a voluminous writer in polemical theology, scriptural exegesis, und edificatory literature. In 1719 appeared a volume of Poems upon Divine and Moral Subjects to which he had contributed.

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Stephen Patrington: '''Stephen Patrington''' (d. [[1417]]), bishop of Cuichester; educated at Oxford: entered the Carmelite order, of which he was chosen provincial in 1399; a leading opponent of the lollanls; consecrated bishop of St. David's, 1416; translated to Chichester, 1417.
George Patten: '''George Patten''' ([[1801]]-[[1865]]), portrait and historical painter; portrait- painter in ordinary to Prince Albert.
John Wilson Patten: '''John Wilson Patten''' -, BARON WINMARLKIQH (1802-J892).
Robert Patten: '''Robert Patten''' (ft. [[1715]]-[[1717]]), historian of the Jacobite rebellion of 1715; curate of Allendale; joined the insurgents and afterwards turned king's evidence. His history appeared in 1717.
Thomas Patten: '''Thomas Patten''' ([[1714]]-[[1790]]), divine ; of Brasenose and Corpus Christi Colleges, Oxford; fellow of Corpus Christi College, Oxford; M.A., 1737; D.D., 1754; rector of Childrey; friend of Dr. Johnson.
William Patten: '''William Patten''' ([[1395]] ?-[[1486]]). See WAYN
Flete: '''Flete'''
William Patten: '''William Patten''' (fl. [[1548]]-[[1580]]), historian and teller of the exchequer: accompanied the expedition into Scotland, 1548, and by Earl Warwick, lieutenant of the host, was made one of the judges of the Marshelsey; published an account of the expedition in June, 1549, and subsequently held various offices, including that of receiver-general of Queen Elizabeth's revenues in the county of York.
Matthew Pattenson: '''Matthew Pattenson''' (ft,. [[1623]]), Roman catholic controversialist; published The Image of Bothe Churches, Hiervsalem and Babel (1623); physician in ordinary to Charles I.
Patterson: '''Patterson'''
Sir James Browne Patterson: '''Sir James Browne Patterson''' ([[1833]]-[[1895]]), Australian statesman; emigrated to Victoria, 1862; conducted business ofslaughtennan at Chewton, Castlemaine district; member of legislative assembly for Castlemaine, 1870, till death; commissioner of public works and president of board of land and works, 1875 and 1877-80; postmaster-general, 1877-80 and 1890: minister of railways, 1880-1, and of customs, 1889-90; minister of public works, 1890; premier and minister of railways, 1893-4; K.C.M.G., 1894.
John Brown Patterson: '''John Brown Patterson''' ([[1804]]-[[1835]]), divine; became minister of Falkirk, 1829; his discourses published in two volumes, 1837.
Robert Patterson: '''Robert Patterson''' ([[1802]]-[[1872]]), naturalist; a Belfast merchant; founded the Natural History Society of Belfast 1821, being its president for many years. His zoological works had a wide circulation.
Robert Hogarth Patterson: '''Robert Hogarth Patterson''' ([[1821]]-[[1886]]), journalist and miscellaneous writer; became editor of the Edinburgh Advertiser 1852, of the London Press 1858, of theGlobe 1865, of the Glasgow News 1872.
William Patterson: '''William Patterson''' ([[1756]]-[[1810]]). See PATJJR 80N.
Sir John Fatteson: '''Sir John Fatteson''' ([[1790]]-[[1861]]), judge; M.A. King's College, Cambridge, 1816; barrister, Middle Temple
Patteson: '''Patteson''' 1013
Paul: '''Paul''' 1821; appointed judge in the court of kintrV tn-n. knighted, ls.su; r.-signed, 1852; frequently chonen arbitrator in government questions,
John Coleridge Patteson: '''John Coleridge Patteson''' ([[1827]]-[[1871]]), first missionary bishop in Melanesia; elder con of Sir John on; J-..A. it:iiiioi College, Oxford. of Merton College, Oxford, 1852; became a mhuiona Melanesia, IMS:,, HII.I.T the influence of George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878); consecrated bishop in 1861, fixing his residence at Mota: greatly aided by UngaisUc powers, which enabled him to speak readily twenty-three languages; reclaimed the natives from savagery; killed at Nukupu in September 1871, in revenge for the kidnapping practised by the traders to supply luUiur in Fiji and Queensland. His death led to an attempt in England to regulate the labour traffic.
Oarlotta Patti: '''Oarlotta Patti''' ([[1835]]-[[1889]]), vocalist : born at Florence; sister of Adelina Patti; made her first appearance (1861) at New York: attained great fame as singer, retiring (1879) on her marriage to M. Ernest de Munck; possessed a voice of abnormal compass, extending to G in altissimo.
Hugh Lee Pattinson: '''Hugh Lee Pattinson''' ([[1796]] -[[1868]]), metallurgical chemist; patented a process for desil verising lead, 1833, which rendered it profitable to extract silver when only present in the proportion of two or three ounces to the ton, the previous limit being eight ounces.
Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison: '''Dorothy Wyndlow Pattison''' , known as
Dora Sister: '''Dora Sister''' ([[1832]]-[[1878]]), philanthropist; sister of Mark Pattison; became a member of the sisterhood of the Good Samaritan at Coatham, 1864; was an excellent surgical nurse, and indefatigable in ministering to the sick and unfortunate; left the sisterhood to take charge of a hospital at Walsall, 1877.
Granville Sharp Pattison: '''Granville Sharp Pattison''' ([[1791]]-[[1851]]), anatomist; professor of anatomy in the University of London, and afterwards in the University of New York (1840-61).
Mark Pattison: '''Mark Pattison''' ([[1813]]-[[1884]]), rector of Lincoln College, Oxford: B.A. Oriel College, Oxford, 1836: fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford, 1839: M.A.. 1840; tutor, 1843; for a time an ardent follower of Newman and Pusey, and in 1838-9 lived with other young men in Newman's house in St. Aldate's, Oxford, and aided in the translation of Thomas Aquinns's * Catena Aurea on the Gospels acquired a high reputation as tutor and examiner; gradually separated from his close connection with the high church party; in 1851 failed to be elected rector of Lincoln College; threw up his tutorship, 1865, on account of differences with the new rector, and for some years wrote largely, chiefly on educational subject*; for three months Berlin correspondent of "The Times 1868; appointed (1859) an assistant-commissioner to report upon continental education; elected rector of Lincoln College, 1861, and continued his literary activity in a wider field; took a less active part in college administration than might have been expected; wrote for the Quarterly the * North British and other reviews, and was an occasional contributor to The Times; dictated (1883) his Memoirs reaching to 1860, comparable for their introspection only to Rousseau's Confessions He collected much material for a life of Joseph Scaliger, and published (1875) a life of Isaac Casaubon (2nd edit. 1892).

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William Pattison: '''William Pattison''' ([[1706]]-[[1727]]), poet : commenced to work in London as an author in 1726; died of small-pox in ereat poverty in the house of Curll the bookseller. Pope accused Curll of starving him. His Poetical Works appeared, 172&
Charles Patton: '''Charles Patton''' ([[1741]]-[[1837]]), post-captain; brother of Philip Patton; published two abstract political treatises on the nature of freedom and on a project for basing representation upon property.
George Patton: '''George Patton''' , LORD GLEN ALMOND ([[1803]]-[[1869]]), Scottish judge; studied law at Edinburgh: conservative M.P., Bridgewater, 1866: lord advocate, 1866; appointed himself lord justice clerk, 1867, partly to avoid an inquiry into charges of bribery in connection with his election to parliament: committed suicide.
Philip Patton: '''Philip Patton''' ([[1739]]-[[1815]]), admiral ; overcame by bis firmness, while acting captain of the Prin*e George, a mutiny of the ship's company, 1779; rear-admiral, 1795; vice-admiral, 1HU1; admiral, 1806.
Patton: '''Patton''' HdHKHT ([[1742]]-[[181]]JX brother of Philip f the Kat India Company; governor of St. Helena: wrote two elaborate historical treatises upon the Mon;-.tne (1797) and uponPrinciples of Astatic Monarchies (1*03).
Pattricx: '''Pattricx''' or PATRICK, GEORGE ([[1746]]-[[1800]]), diviiM; f Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; LL.B., 1777; HUM several small preferments; popular a a preacher in London.
Paty: '''Paty''' 8, RICHARD (. [[1666]]).
Paul: '''Paul''' or POL (d. [[573]]), saint : also called Atmu bifhop of Leon in Brittany: said in have been born in Cornwall or Wales; consecrated probably in 51J: built several monasteries, and died in retirement at a hermit in the island of Bat*.
Paul: '''Paul''' (rf. [[1093]]), abbot of St. Albans ; according to tradition a son of Ianfranc; appointed abbot, 1077; built theexisting abbey: despised the English monks, and destroyed the tombs of his English predecessors, declaring that they were Ignorant and uncultivated; neglected to translate the bones of the founder of hi* house, Offa, king of Mercia, to his new church; died soon after taking possession of a church at Tynemouth granted to the abbey by Robert de Mowbray, earl of Northumberland; his death regarded as a judgment by the monks of Durham, who claimed the church as their property,
Earl of Orkney Paul: '''Earl of Orkney Paul''' (d. [[1099]]), succeeded his father Torflnn, 1064, conjointly with his younger brother Erlend, but took the entire management of the earldom; fought at Stamford Bridge on the side of Harald Hardradi; sent by Magnus Barelegs a prisoner (1098) to Norway, where Le died.
The Silent Paul: '''The Silent Paul''' , EARL OF ORKNEY (Jl. [[1136]]), grandson of Paul, earl of Orkney; ruled over the islands with his half-brother Harald, and afterwards alone; forced by his second cousin Rognvald to divide his dominions with him, but immediately after (1136) was carried into captivity, from which be never returned, by Maddad, earl of Athole.
Akgl Paul: '''Akgl Paul''' iruR (fl. [[1404]]), canonist ; assailed the Roman church in theAureum Speculum written in 1404, the work being well known in Germany prior to the Reformation (first published at Basle, 1655); described as Doctor Anglus
of St Paul: '''of St Paul''' . MAGDALKN ([[1899]]-[[1643]]). See HEATH,
Hknry: '''Hknry'''
Sir George Onbsiphorus Paul: '''Sir George Onbsiphorus Paul''' , second baronet (1746-1820), philanthropist; son of Sir Onesiphorns Paul, first baronet; created M.A. St. John's College, Oxford, 1766; did much useful work in connection with the improvement of prisons in Gloucestershire.
Hamilton Paul: '''Hamilton Paul''' ([[1773]]-[[1864]]), poet: educated at Glasgow University; minister of Broughton, Kilbucho, and Glenholm, 1813-54: wrote humorous poems, and edited the works of Burns, 1819.
Isabella Howard Paul: '''Isabella Howard Paul''' ([[1833]]7-[[1879]]), actress and vocalist; made her first appearance on tlie London stage as Isabella Featherstone, 1863; married Howard Paul, an actor, 1867; acted many parts, including Lady Macbeth, at Drury Lane, London, 1869.
John Paul: '''John Paul''' ([[1707]]-[[1787]]), legal author ; wrote several manuals of a popular type.
John Paul: '''John Paul''' ([[1777]]-[[1848]]), Irish divine; of Glasgow University; reformed presbyterian minister of Lougl.mourne from 1805; took a prominent part in the Arian controversy in the north of Ireland, defending the Calvinistic position.
Sir John Dean Paul: '''Sir John Dean Paul''' , second baronet ([[180]]J-1B6S), banker; belonged to the firm of William Strahan, Pan), and Robert Makin Bate?, which suspended payment in 1865, on which the partners were severally sentenced to fourteen yearspenal servitude, as they had fraudulently disposed of their client wvmitit-.
Paul: '''Paul''' 1014
Paulet: '''Paulet'''
Lbwis Paul: '''Lbwis Paul''' (rf. [[1789]]), inventor of spinnmmachinery; invented roller spinning for which In- took oat patent, 1788; patented a carding-machine, 17 is. and a pinning-machine, 1758.
Paul: '''Paul''' 8m ONESIPHORUS, first baronet ([[1706]]-1 [[774]]), woollen manufacturer at Woodcutter, who introduced many improvements into the trade; created baronet, 1774.
Robert Bateman Paul: '''Robert Bateman Paul''' ([[1798]]-[[1877]]), miscellaneous writer; fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, 181718J7: M.A- 1822; held various benefices; published works.

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William Paul: '''William Paul''' rK (d. [[1349]]), bishop of Meath; D.D. Oxford: elected provincial of the Carmelites in England and Scotland, 1309; consecrated bishop of Meath, . John XX 11 at Avignon.
William Paul: '''William Paul''' ([[1699]]-[[1665]]), bishop of Oxford; fellow, All Souls College, Oxford, 1618; M.A., 1621; D.D., 1632; became chaplain in ordinary to Charles I after the outbreak of the civil war, and lost his preferments; regained them at the Restoration; consecrated bishop of Oxford, 1663.
William Paul: '''William Paul''' ([[1678]]-[[1716]]), Jacobite; M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1705; vicar of Orton-on-theHill, 1709; joined the Pretender, 1715; taken in London and hanged.
Thomas Paulden: '''Thomas Paulden''' ([[1626]]-[[1710]]?), royalist; killed Thomas Rainborow at Doncaster, 1648, while attempting to take him prisoner by surprise; lived in poverty after the Restoration; published an account of his exploit at Doncaster, 1702.
Sir George Pauls: '''Sir George Pauls''' ([[1563]]?-[[1637]]), registrar of the court of high commission; M.P., Downton, 1597, Hindon, 1601; for long a servant of Archbishop Whitgift, whose biography he published in 1612; knighted, 1607; became registrar of the court of high commission before 1625.
Paulet: '''Paulet''' or POULET, Sm AMIAS or AMYAS (d. 1538), soldier; attainted after Buckingham's rebellion in 1483: restored, 1486; knighted, 1487; served in France in Henry VIII's reign.
Paulet: '''Paulet''' or POULET, SIR AMIAS ([[1536]] ?-[[1588]]), keeper of Mary Queen of Scots; son of Sir Hugh Paulet ; lieutenant-governor of Jersey; knighted, 1576; ambassador to France, 1576-9: nominated keeper of Mary Queen of Scots, 1686, in spite of her protest against him on account of his puritanism and the dislike he had shown to her agents at Paris; had custody of Mary Queen of Scots at Tutbury, Chartley, and Fotheringay, repelled her attempts to gain him, and assisted in the inspection of her correspondence; acted as a commissioner on her trial, and after her condemnation vehemently urged her execution; declined, however, to act on Secretary Davison'B suggestion that he might murder her privately; appointed chancellor of the order of the Garter, April 1687; sent as a commissioner to the Low Countries to discuss Queen Elizabeth's relations with the States-General,
Paulet: '''Paulet''' or POWLETT, CHARLES, first DUKE OP
Jltox: '''Jltox''' and sixth MARQUIS OF WINCHESTER ([[1625]] ?), eldest son of John Paulet, fifth marquis of Win: 8tron lv supported the whigs in the crisis t&i du 7 in? the rei n of James n disorder of mind; actively supported VuliamofOrangeonhls landing; created Duke of Bolton, 1689; considered by Burneta very crafty politic hTipS to t ha ? aU8 f Marlborough's disgrace, 1692, by revealing to William III a conversation he had had
Paulet: '''Paulet''' or POWLETT, SIR CHARLES, second ?T LTO!f ""dseventh MARQUIS OP WINCHESTER wm* i n of Oharle8 Pa let, first duke William of Orange in Holland, 1688, took part in ex P edition and filled several minor office? ot Wllllam IU an 1 Q ueen Anne; privy f K G " 1714: created lord chamberlain, -lieutenant of Ireland, 1717-22. 1., 01; P K OWLETT. 8IR CHARLES, third DUKE , eighth MARQUIS OK NViNcnu8TKR,and BARON (1685-1764), eldest son of Sir Charles Paulet, Mvond dukeof Bolton: v;is summoned to the House of Lords (1717) as Lord liusinir; deprived of all Ir.s places (1733) on account of his persistent opposition to Walpole; married as his second wife (1751) Lavlnia Fen ton, the theatrical singer, who had previously been his mistress.
Paulet: '''Paulet''' Pin GEORGE (d. [[1608]]), governor of Derry ; brother of Sir William Paulet, third marquis of Winchester; appointed governor, 1606; said to have insulted the Irish chieftain, Sir Cahir O'Dogherty, and thereby driven him into rebellion; killed by O'Dogherty at the sack of Derry after a stormy administration.
Paulet: '''Paulet''' or POWLETT, HARRY, sixth DUKK OP
Bolton: '''Bolton''' and eleventh MARQUIS OP WINCHESTER ([[1719]]1794), admiral; nephew of Sir Charles Paulet, third duke of Bolton; served hi the East Indies (1746-50), and on his return procured the suspension of Thomas Griffin (d. 1771) froni the service on charges of misconduct; rear-admiral, 1756; vice-admiral, 1759; succeeded as Duke of Bolton, 1766; admiral, 1770; governor of the Isle of Wight, 1766-80 and 1782-94.
Harry Paulet: '''Harry Paulet''' (d. [[1804]]), master mariner ; according to his own account brought information to England which led to Wolfe's expedition (1759) to Quebec, and afterwards gave Admiral Hawke news of the escape of Conflans. There is no evidence for his story,
Paulet: '''Paulet''' or POULET, SIR HUGH (d. [[1572]]?), military commander and governor of Jersey; said to have been the eldest son of Sir Amias Paulet (d. 1538); captain of Jersey, 1550 till death; vice-president of the Welsh marches, 1559; present at the surrender of Havre to Queen Elizabeth, 1562, as adviser to the commander of the place, Ambrose Dudley, earl of Warwick; knight of the shire for Somerset, 1672.
Sir John Paulet: '''Sir John Paulet''' (fl. [[1497]]-[[1501]]), soldier ; a commander ut the battle of Blackheath, 1497; K.B., 1501.
John Paulet: '''John Paulet''' , fifth MARQUIS OP WINCHESTER (1598-1675), grandson of Sir William Paulet, third marquis of Winchester; kept terms at Exeter College, Oxford. His chief seat, Basing House, was the great resort of Queen Henrietta Maria's friends in south-west England. On the outbreak of the civil war he fortified and garrisoned Basing House and held it for Charles I during 1643 and 1644, until it was stormed by Cromwell in October 1645; thenceforth known asthe great loyalist; committed to the Tower of London on a charge of high treason, 1645, where he remained a long time; his property sequestered and partially sold; suffered to go unrecompensed at the Restoration, but regained his lands.
Lavinta Paulet: '''Lavinta Paulet''' , DUCHI 1760). OP BOLTON (170
Pawlet Paulet: '''Pawlet Paulet''' , or POULET, SIR WILLIAM, first MARQUIS op WINCHESTER, first EARL op WILTSHIRE, and first BARON ST. JOHN (1485 ?-1572), eldest son of Sir John Paulet; knighted before 1525; comptroller of the royal household, 1532; treasurer of the household, 1637 to March 1539, when the old St John barony was revived in his favour; chamberlain of the household, 1543, and was great master (i.e. lord steward) of the same, 1545-50; became lord president of the council a year before Henry VIII's death, and was nominated by Henry VIII's will one of the council of regency; keeper of the great seal under Somerset (1547), but joined in overthrowing the Protector, and afterwards adhered to Northumberland's party; was, however, strongly opposed to the proclamation of Queen Jane, and on 19 July 1553 proclaimed Mary at Baynard's Castle; on Elizabeth's accession succeeded in obtaining her favour, and advocated a moderate foreign policy; disliked Cecil's projects, and was in sympathy with the intrigues of 1569 against the secretary; was treasurer from 1560 till his death; created earl, 1550, marquis, 1551.
Paulet: '''Paulet''' Sm WILLIAM, third MARQUIS OP WINcnRSTRR (1535?-1598), grandson of Sir William Paulet, first marquis of Winchester; knighted before 1659; one of the commissioners to try Mary Queen of Scots, 1686, and lord steward of her funeral, 1587; publishedThe Lord Marques Idlenes 1686 (2nd edit. 1587
Paulet: '''Paulet''' 101.)
Payne: '''Payne'''
Paulet: '''Paulet''' .nun WILLIAM (ixn-l shal; eduriitt-d at Kton; i-uiimianilrd n 1 1..- I;.-. h.iru-, at (Sallipoli, and tin- Dardanelles during tin- riinwin war; field-marshal, IHSIJ.
Paulinus: '''Paulinus''' (Jl. [[500]]?), British ecclesiastic : a bishop who lived as an anchorite upon an island; St. David's early teacher,
Paulinus: '''Paulinus''' c. [[644]]), archbishop or bishop of Yorkr: a Roman who joined Augustine in Kent in 601; was episcopally ordained, and in 625 accompanied Kthelburga, sister of Eadhald, to Nortlmmbria on l-r marriaL'e to Kdwin; converted Kdwin and estublislicl his episcopal see at York, labouring Incessantly and with great success to convert the Northumbrians: extended his journeys to Llndsey and Nottinghamshire: fled on the overthrow of Edwin (633) to Kndbald, and became bishop of Rochester. He did not receive t)n archiepiscopal pall until after his flight from North umbria, and it is therefore doubtful whether he should be reckoned among the archbishops of York.

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James Patjll: '''James Patjll''' ([[1770]]-[[1808]]), politician: established himself as a trader in Lncknow, c. 1790, returning to England with a fortune in 1804, where be assailed the Indian administration of Wellesley, with whom he had quarrelled in India; entered parliament as M.P. for Newtown in 1805, and at once pressed his cliargea of maladministration against Wellesley, but failed to obtain government support; was not re-elected after the dissolution of parliament in 1806, though he twice stood for Westminster; committed suicide while in pecuniary difficulties.
Abraham Walter Pattlton: '''Abraham Walter Pattlton''' ([[1812]]-[[1876]]), politician and journalist; lectured for the Anti-Cornlaw League, and edited its journal until the repeal of the com laws in 1846; conducted the Manchester Examiner and Times 1848-64.
Herbert Pauper: '''Herbert Pauper''' (d. [[1217]]).
Roger Paupeb: '''Roger Paupeb''' (Jl. [[1139]]).
Sir Walter Paveley: '''Sir Walter Paveley''' ([[1319]]-[[1375]]), soldier ; served in Brittany and Gascony in the French war; chosen one of the first knights-companions of the order of the Garter, 1350.
William Payee: '''William Payee''' ([[1802]]-[[1871]]),. genealogist ; made extensive manuscript genealogical collections for Yorkshire, now in the British Museum: published Pedigrees of Families of the City of York 1842.
George Paxton: '''George Paxton''' ([[1762]]-[[1837]]), Scottish secession divine; studied at Edinburgh; professor of divinity by appointment of the general associate synod, 1807-20, after which be seceded and became professor of divinity to the Associate Synod of Original Seceders.
James Paxton: '''James Paxton''' ([[1786]]-[[1860]]), surgeon and medical writer; M.R.O.S., 1810; practised at Rugby, 1843-58; M.D. St. Andrews, 1845; published medical works.
John Paxton: '''John Paxton''' (d. [[1780]]), painter; an original member of the Incorporated Society of Artiste, 1766; exhibited portraits at the Royal Academy, 1769 and 1770.
Sir Joseph Paxton: '''Sir Joseph Paxton''' ([[1801]]-[[1865]]), gardener and architect; was superintendent of the gardens at Obatevorth from 1826, and became an intimate friend of the Duke of Devonshire, whom he accompanied on his travels between 1838 and 1840; F.L.S., 1833; designed the plan of the Industrial Exhibition of 1850, after which he was knighted. His building, generally known as the Crystal Palace, was re-erected at Sydenham, 1853-4.
Peter Paxton: '''Peter Paxton''' (d. [[1711]]X medical writer and pamphleteer; M.D., per literas regiat, Pembroke College, Cambridge, 1687; compiled medical and political works.
Stephen Paxton: '''Stephen Paxton''' ([[1735]]-[[1787]]), violoncellist and composer; a professional member of the Catch Club, 1780; published violoncello music.
William Paxton: '''William Paxton''' (fl. [[1780]]), violoncellist; brother of Stephen Paxton
Henry Paye: '''Henry Paye''' (Jl. [[1403]]-[[1414]]), sea-captain ; ravaged (he coasts of France and Castile.
Richard Paye: '''Richard Paye''' MuRT (d. 18*1), painter; portraits, miniatures, and cnmll
Payn: '''Payn''' .IAME8 ([[1830]]-[[1898]]), novelet; educated At Eton and Woolwich: coiitrihuu-d art irle describing Woolwich Academy to Honnehold Word- thi-n ed Charles Dickon: filtered 1 bridge, 1847: president of the Union; B.A., 185. bu ted regularly to * Household Words and to Chambers Journalof which be became creditor with Leitcl. Ra.-lue , 1858, and was sole editor, 1849-74; resided In I....,d..n. 1861 till death: reader to Messrs. Smith, Elder :i; editor of Tomhill Magazine,* 1883-96. He published, besides numerouH novels, Poems 18M, Private View* 18X2,Some Literary Recollections 1884, 'Gleams of Memory 1894, and "The Backwater of Life (posthumously, 1899).
Payne: '''Payne'''
Georgk Payne: '''Georgk Payne''' ([[1781]]-[[1848]]), congregational divine; M.A. Glasgow, 1807; minister in Kdint.urgh (18121823) and theological tutor of the Hlakt.urn academy (1823-9) and of the Western academy ( 1829-4* i. Hi-; writings, the most noteworthy of which is Elements of Mental and Moral Science(1828), show a genuine gift for metaphysical speculation.
George Payne: '''George Payne''' ([[1803]]-[[1878]]), patron of the turf; of Eton and Christ Church, Oxford; dissipated three large fortunes in various forms of extravagance, including racing and gambling.
Henry Neville Payne: '''Henry Neville Payne''' (Jl. [[1672]]-[[1700]]), conspirator and author; produced plays and pamphlets: became after the revolution the most active and determined of all King James's agents; instigated the Montgomery plot, 1690, and was arrested on the discovery of the plot; was tortured. 1690, but confessed nothing; kept in prison till December 1700, when he seems to have been liberated. He was the last person tortured in Scotland.
John Payne: '''John Payne''' (d. [[1606]]), bishop of Meath : D.D. Oxford: elected provincial of the Dominicans in England: bishop of Meath, 1434; a strenuous Yorkist, supporting Lambert Simnel on his landing in Ireland in 1487. but after the battle of Stoke was one of the first to make his peace with Henry VII: afterwards on bad terms with Gerald Fitzgerald, eighth earl of Kildare; remained loyal during the rebellion of Perkin Warbeck; master of the rolls in Ireland, 1496.
John Payne: '''John Payne''' (d. [[1647]] ?), engraver ; an early exponent of line-engraving in England.
John Payne: '''John Payne''' (d. [[1787]]), publisher : a friend of DrJohnson: carried on a publishing business in Paternoster Row, London, and was employed from 1744 in the Bank of England, where he became accountant-general, 1780.
John Payne: '''John Payne''' (ft. [[1770]]-[[1800]]), compiler ; originally a publisher: took to authorship on the consumption of his property by fire, and became auindefatigable manufacturer of books
John Willett Payne: '''John Willett Payne''' ( [[1752]]-1 [[803]]), rear-admiral ; paw much service during the war of the American revolution, and at the peace became a boon companion of George, prince of Wales, who made him his private secretary; M.P., Huntingdon; strenuously urged the prince's claim to the regency, 1788; served till 1798 in the war of the French revolution, when ill-health compelled him to retire: rear-admiral, 1799; treasurer of Greenwich Hospital, 1803.

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Joseph Payne: '''Joseph Payne''' (1K08-[[1876]]), professor of education in England; when a schoolmaster, introduced Jacotot's system into England, 1830; nominated first professor of education in England by the College of Preceptors, 187J.
Peter Payne: '''Peter Payne''' (d. [[1458]]), lollard and Tabortte; born in Lincolnshire; son of a Frenchman by an English wife; educated at Oxford: principal of St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford, 1410-14; adopted Wycliffe's views and fled to Bohemia to avoid persecution, r. 1416; protected by Elizabeth, widow of King Wenceslafl, and soon attained a prominent position; joined the sect of the Orphans 1427; a Bohemian delegate at the council of Basle, 1433, where his unyielding temper contributed to the failure of
Payne: '''Payne''' 1010
Peacock: '''Peacock''' the PohfmJ* to come to term* with the council: Joined the Tmborttaa, 1434, after the outbreak of civil war narrowly escaped arrest as a heretic in subsequent years; died in Prague after t;.. rn.-rthrow of tin- Taborite*: ereral of bis manuscript are extant at Prague niui .:.-.,.
Sir Peter Payne: '''Sir Peter Payne''' , third baronet de jurt ([[1763]]eldest son of Sir Gillies Payne born in wedlock: refuwd to register himself its baronet: M.A. QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1787: attacked Pitt's foreign i several pamphlets, written from a whig standpoint: advocated the repeal of the corn laws, 1832.
Sir Ralph Payne: '''Sir Ralph Payne''' first BARON LAVINQTON (17218 ?-1807). M.P., Shaftesbury, 1768-71, supporting the : was captain-general and governor-in-chief of toe Leeward islands, 1771-5: M.P., Camelford, 1776-80. Plympton. 1780-4, and Woodstock, 1795-9: an ally of 1795: joined Pitt, 1795; created Baron Laving ton (Irish peerage), 1795; reappointed governor of the Leeward islands, 1799, where he died.
Robert Payne: '''Robert Payne''' (. [[1590]] X writer on agriculture ; author of A Briefe Description of Ireland* (1590), edited for the Irish Archaeological Society in 1841.
Roger Payne: '''Roger Payne''' ([[1739]]-[[1797]]), bookbinder : set up his badness near Leicester Square, London, and became fnrno'i* for IUH bindings; considered by some to have originated a new style of bookbinding, but was undoubtedly influenced by the work of Samuel Mearn and other binders of the end of the seventeenth century; Earl Spencer, the Duke of Devonshire, and Colonel Stanley among his patrons.
Pay: '''Pay''' lfE, THOMAS, the elder ([[1719]]-[[1799]]), bookseller: establiched himself in the Strand, London; published catalogue* annually, 1755-90; retired in favour of bis son, 1790: known as Honest Tom Payne
Thomas Payne: '''Thomas Payne''' , the younger ([[1752]]-[[1831]]), bookseller: ektet son of Thomas Payne the elder; succeeded hi* father in the business, 1790; transferred his business to Pall Mall, London, 1806; retired, 1825.
William Payne: '''William Payne''' ([[1650]]-[[1696]]), controversialist; fellow of Maudalene College, Cambridge, 1671-5; D.D., 1689: rector of Whitechapel, London, 1681; wrote against the Roman catholics during the agitation concerning the Popish plot and afterwards against the Unitarians.
William Payne: '''William Payne''' (ft. [[1776]]-[[1809]]), water-colourpainter: became soon after 1790 the most popular drawing-master in London; increased the resources of watercolour art, especially in the rendering of sunlight and atmosphere: invented Payne's grey.
William Henry Schofield Payne: '''William Henry Schofield Payne''' ([[1804]]1K7H). actor and pantomimist; appeared at Covent Garden, London, 1831, as clown, and afterwards played many parts at Covent Canton, London, Manchester, and Sadler's Wells, London: pre-eminent as a mime.
Smith Payne: '''Smith Payne''' , ROBERT ([[1819]]-[[1895]]), dean of Canterbury, orientalist, and theologian; of Pembroke College Oxford: fellow of Pembroke College, Oxford, 1843; was regius professor of divinity at Oxford, 1865-70: dean of Caiitprhury. 1870-95; left almost complete aThesaurus Byriacus which occupied him for thirty-six years; conservative as a theological controversialist.
Paynell: '''Paynell'''
Maurice De Paynell: '''Maurice De Paynell''' , BARON OF LEBD8([[1184]]?1230).
Thomas Paynell: '''Thomas Paynell''' (ft. [[1528]]-[[1568]]), translator; an Auetin friar and canon of Merton Abbey, Surrey chaplain to Henry VIII; translated many books from the Latin from 1528 onwards; an intimate friend of Alex- I ander Barclay; confused by Wood, Cooper, and I other* with a contemporary Thomas Paynell or ParnelL a i
David William Paynter: '''David William Paynter''' ([[1791]]-[[1823]]), author ; published mainly tragedies.
Paynter: '''Paynter''' or CAMBOURNE, WILLIAM ([[1637]] 2!iT B ?? l 7 Exeter College xford: feUow of B* eter OolkKm, oxford. 1657: M.A M 1663 (incorporated at Cam- 1664); D.D., 1696; rector, 1690-1716.
George Peabody: '''George Peabody''' ([[1795]]-[[1869]]), philanthropist: born in Massachusetts; made a fortune in dry iroods; came to England, 1827; began business in London as a banker and merchant, 1811!: founded the Peuhody dwellings for workmen in various parts of London, and was a munificent benefactor of Harvard and Yale Universities D.O.L. Oxford, 186.
Charles William Peach: '''Charles William Peach''' ([[1800]]-[[1886]]), naturalist and geologist; employed in the customs till 1861; made important researches in the study of marine invertebrates and in geology.
Edmond Peacham: '''Edmond Peacham''' (d. [[1616]]), reputed traitor; rector of Hiuton St. George, 1587: a strong puritan: was arrested by the court of high commission, 1614, and. refusing to defend himself against the charge of uttering words of treasonable intent, tortured with the object of drawing a statement from him; condemned to death, 1616; died in gaoL
Henry Peacham: '''Henry Peacham''' ([[1576]] ?-[[1643]] ?), author ; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1698; master of the free school at Wymondham; painted, drew, and engraved portraits and landscapes, and was besides a musical composer, a student of heraldry, and a mathematician: publishedGraphice 1606, a practical treatise on art, which passed through many editions under the new title of The Gentleman's Exercise given it in 1607; travelled widely (1613-14) as tutor to the sons of Thomas Howard, second earl of Arundel, the great art collector; gained admission into literary society, and quickly made a reputation by his epigrams; published The Co'mpleat Gentleman the work by which he is best known (1622) from the last edition of which (1661) Dr. Johnson drew all the heraldic definitions in his dictionary.
John Peachell: '''John Peachell''' ([[1630]]-[[1690]]), master of Magdalene College, Cambridge; M.A. Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1653; D.D., 1680; foundation fellow, 1656: a staunch toper and unswerving loyalist: elected master, 1679; suspended from his mastership, 1687, for refusing as vice-chancellor of the university to admit the Benedictine Alban Francis to the master's degree until he had taken the oaths: terrified by Jeffreys on his appearance before the council, when he showed great ignorance and timidity; restored by James II, 1688, and (1690) rebuked by Bancroft for drunkenness and ill-conduct; his death said to have been caused by a self-imposed penance of four daysabstinence.
John Peachi: '''John Peachi''' (ft. [[1683]]), physician : a doctor of medicine of Caen in Normandy; has been frequently confused with John Pechey

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Sir Barnes Peacock: '''Sir Barnes Peacock''' ([[1810]]-[[1890]]), judge: barrister, Inner Temple, 1836; became legal member of the supreme council of India, 1852; chief- justice at Calcutta, 1859-70; knighted, 1859; member of the judicial committee of the privy council, 1872.
Dmitri Rudolf Peacock: '''Dmitri Rudolf Peacock''' ([[1842]]-[[1892]]), traveller and philologist; born in Russia of an English father; consul at Batoum, 1890; consul-general at Odessa, 1891; published original vocabularies of five west Caucasian languages.
Frederick Barnes Peacock: '''Frederick Barnes Peacock''' ([[1836]]-[[1894]]), Indian civilian: educated at Haileybury; chief secretary of Bengal, 1883; O.S.I., 1890.
George Peacock: '''George Peacock''' ([[1791]]-[[1858]]), mathematician and dean of Ely; fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1814; M.A., 1816; appointed lecturer in mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge, 1815, and tutor, 1823: from 1835 till 1839 he was sole tutor; F.R.S., 1818; with Robert Woodhouse, Herschel, and Babbage had a great share in introducing analytical methods and the differential notation Into the mathematical course: formed with them (1812) an analytical society, which held meetings, read papers, and published a volume of Transactions; his reputation as a philosophic mathematician greatly increased by the publication of his Algebra 1830; Lowndean professor of astronomy, 1836-68; dean of Ely, 1839-68; persuaded the chapter of Ely to undertake a complete restoration of the cathedral, which was carried out by Sir George Gilbert Scott
George Peacock: '''George Peacock''' ([[1805]]-[[1883]]), sea-captain and shipowner; served as a master in the navy (1828-40), and as a captain in the Pacific Steam Navigation Company (1840-6); published pamphlets.
Peacock: '''Peacock''' 1017
Pear: '''Pear''' 8E
James Peacock: '''James Peacock''' (l. [[1653]]), vice-admiral; active in the parliamentary navy as a commodore admiral; kill.-d in the concluding actiou of ti. war (29-31 July 1653).
Jami Peacock: '''Jami Peacock''' -:si73H?-18l4),jir.-hitect : practised in London; wrote on architecture and social problems, his main project being to find employment for the destitute,
John Maclbay Peacock: '''John Maclbay Peacock''' ([[1817]]-[[1877]]), Tersewriter: a boiler-maker by trade; an active chartist and the author of several volumes of verse.
Luoy Peacock: '''Luoy Peacock''' (I. [[1785]]-[[1816]]), bookseller and author: kept a shop in Oxford Street, London; wrote tales for children, mainly anonymously.
Reginald Peacock: '''Reginald Peacock''' ([[1395]]? - [[1460]]?). See
Pecock: '''Pecock'''
Thomas Peacock: '''Thomas Peacock''' ([[1516]] ?-[[1582]]?X pre*id-nt f QueensCollege, Cambridge; fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, 1534; M.A., 1537; B.O., 1554; president of QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1558-9: after the accession of QiMHi Elizabeth lost all his preferment* for adhering to tin llomau catholic faith, resigning the presidency in order to avoid expulsion.
Thomas Bevill Peacock: '''Thomas Bevill Peacock''' ([[1812]]-[[1882]]), physician; M.D. Edinburgh, 1842; F.R.O.P., 1850; a founder of the Pathological Society (1846) and of the Victoria Park Hospital, London; published medical works.
Thomas Love Peacock: '''Thomas Love Peacock''' ([[1785]]-[[1866]]), novelist, poet, and official of the East India Company; son of a London merchant; found mercantile occupation and employment as secretary to Sir Home Riggs Popham equally uncongenial, and was enabled by his private means to live mainly for study: friend of Shelley: entered the East India Company's service in London, 1819; chief examiner, 1837-56; published satirical novels interspersed with lyrics, among the most notable beingHeadlong Hall(1816),Melincourt(1817),Nightmare Abbey (1818),The Misfortunes of Elphin (1829), and Crotchet Castle (1831); published Paper Money Lyrics and other Poems 1837.
Peada: '''Peada''' (d. [[666]]), under-king of the South Mercians ; eldest son of Penda; ealdorman of the Middle Mercians, 653; baptised on his marriage with the daughter of Oswy: under-king of the South Mercians, 655; slain the following Easter.
Peak: '''Peak''' or PEAKE, JAMES ([[1703]] ?-[[1782]] ?), engraver ; engraved landscape in the manner of Thomas Vivares
Richard Brinsley Peake: '''Richard Brinsley Peake''' ([[1792]]-[[1847]]), dramatist; wrote numerous farces and comedies between 1818 and 1847 for the London theatres.
Robert Peake: '''Robert Peake''' (d. [[1626]]?), serjeant-paiuter to James I: extolled by Henry Peacham for his skill in oil-painting.
Sir Robert Peake: '''Sir Robert Peake''' ([[1592]] ?-[[1667]]), print-seller and royalist; son of Robert Peake: knighted, 1645; one of the garrison of Basing House, 1645; exiled for refusing the oath of allegiance to Cromwell; appointed vice-president and leader of the Honourable Artillery Company after the Restoration; published a number of engravings by Paithorne.
Thomas Peake: '''Thomas Peake''' ([[1771]]-[[1838]]), serjeant-atrlaw and legal author: barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1796; serjeant-atlaw, 1820; published reports of proceedings in the king's bench.
Pearce: '''Pearce''' See also PKARRE, PKIRCK, PIKWK, and
Pikrs: '''Pikrs'''
Pearce: '''Pearce''' Sm EDWARD LOVET(rf. [[1733]]), architect; M.P., Ratoath (Irish parliament), 1727: designed Irish parliament house on College Green, Dublin (commenced, 1729). The building now the bank of Ireland was completed by Arthur Dobbs, 1739.

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Nathaniel Pearce: '''Nathaniel Pearce''' ([[1779]]-[[1820]]), traveller : lived at Tigr from 1806 to 1818; died at Alexandria: his journals published, 1831.
Samuel Pearce: '''Samuel Pearce''' ([[1766]]-[[1799]]), hymn-writer : baptist minister in Birmingham.
Thomas Pearce: '''Thomas Pearce''' (. [[1722]]-[[1766]]), legal author; ombe Regis, 1722-6; oommUsi.. 1727; publishedThe Complete Justice of the Peace 1766, and other works.
Pearce: '''Pearce''' Sin WILLIAM, first baronet ([[1833]]-[[1888]]), naval architect: founded the Fairfleld Shipbuilding and Engineering Company (chairman, 1886); M.P., Govan, 1886-8; created baronet, 1887.
Zachary Pearce: '''Zachary Pearce''' ([[1690]]-[[1774]]), oceewlvely bishop of Bangor and Rochester: fellow of Trinity College. Cambridge, 1716-20: obtained the patronage of Thomas Parker, first earl of Macclesfleld, and received rapid preferment; dean of Winchester, 1789; consecrated bishop of Bangor, 1748; translated to Rochester, 17M; refused the bishopric of London, 1761; published theological and classical works, including an edition of Longinus 1724 (9th edit. 1806).
George Peard: '''George Peard''' ([[1594]] 7-[[1644]] X parliamentarian ; of the Middle Temple: sat In the two parliament* of 1640; took an active part In the proceedings against Stratford: assisted in the unsuccessful defence of Barnstaple against Rupert, 1643.
John Whitehead Peard: '''John Whitehead Peard''' ([[1811]]-[[1880]]), baldi's Englishman a youth of great stature and extra* ordinary muscular strength son of Shuldham Peard ; M.A. Exeter College, Oxford, 1836; barrister, Inner Temple, 1837; joined Garibaldi's forces, 1859, distinguished himself at the battle of Melazzo, 1860, and commanded the English legion during Garibaldi's advance on Naples; received from Victor Emmanuel the cross of the order of Valour.
Shuldham Feard: '''Shuldham Feard''' ([[1761]]-[[1832]]), vice-admiral : saw much service during the French wars of the revolution: showed great courage in repressing a mutiny (1797) on the St. George, of which he was in command; vice-admiral, 1830.
Cora Pearl: '''Cora Pearl''' ([[1842]]-[[1886]]), courtesan ; her real name
Elizabeth Crouch Emma: '''Elizabeth Crouch Emma''' ; from [[1858]] resided chiefly in Paris, where she was a prominent figure during the second empire; died in Paris in poverty after numerous wanderings.
William Pearhan: '''William Pearhan''' (Jl. [[1810]]-[[1824]]), vocalist; originally a seaman; made his debut at the English Opera House, 1817. His tenor voice, veiled in tone, was ansuited for large houses.
Steuart Adolphds Pears: '''Steuart Adolphds Pears''' ( [[1815]]-1 [[875]]), schoolmaster and author: brother of Sir Thomas Townsend Pears; B.A. Corpus Ohristi College, Oxford, 1836; fellow; head-master of Hepton, 1854-74, raising the number of pupils from fifty to three hundred; published Sir Philip Sidney's correspondence with Languet, 1845.
Sir Thomas Townsend Pears: '''Sir Thomas Townsend Pears''' ([[1809]]-[[1892]]* major-general, royal engineers; entered the East India Company's service, 1823: served in the Chinese war (1840-2) as commanding engineer: consulting engineer for railways in Madras, 1851-7; retired with honorary rank of major-general, 1861; military secretary at the India office, 1861-77; K.C.B., 1871.
Richard Pearsall: '''Richard Pearsall''' ([[1698]]-[[1762]]), dissenting divine; independent minister at Bromyard, at Warminster, 1731-47, Taunton, 1747-62; published religious works, feebly imitating James Hervey (1714-1758)
Robert Lucas Pearsall: '''Robert Lucas Pearsall''' (DE) ( X [[1796]]-[[1856]]), musical composer; wrote a cantata at the age of thirteen, entitledSaul and the Witch of Endor settled at Wartensee, on Lake Constance, 1842; his name chiefly identified with the composition of madrigals.
Pearse: '''Pearse''' See also PBARCB, PEIRCK, PIERCE, and
Pikrs: '''Pikrs'''
Edward Pearse: '''Edward Pearse''' ([[1633]] ?-[[1674]] ?), nonconformist divine; B.A. St. John's College, Oxford, 1664; a prolific ! author; ejected from the poet of preacher at St. Margaret's, Westminster, 1662.
Edward Pearse: '''Edward Pearse''' ([[1631]]-[[1694]]), divine; M.A. Jesus ; College, Oxford, 1667: a Northamptonshire vicar and a controversialist: confused by Wood with Edward Pearn (1633 V-1674 ?)
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Pearson: '''Pearson'''
Dbane Thomas: '''Dbane Thomas''' ( [[1738]] ?-[[1789]]), colonel ; colonel, 1779: commanded the Bengal sepoy corps serving in Madras, 1781-3.
William Pearse: '''William Pearse''' ([[1625]]-[[1691]]X ejected minister: of Exeter College, Oxford; presented to living of Dunsford, 1655; ejected, 1669.
Pearson: '''Pearson''' See also PEKRSON, PEIRSOX, and PIER-
Box: '''Box'''

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Alexander Pearson: '''Alexander Pearson''' , LORD SOUTHALI. (d. 1657), Scottish judge: lord of session, 1649-51: a judge of the high court, 16M.
Anthony Pearson: '''Anthony Pearson''' ([[1628]]-[[1670]] ?), quaker ; became (1648) secretary to Sir Arthur Hesilrige; acted as clerk and registrar of the committee for compounding from its appointment in 1649: became a quaker, e. 1663; wrote in reprobation of the persecution of the Friends; enlarged on the same theme in a personal interview with Cromwell. 1654; published his well-known work, "The Great Case of Tythes truly stated 1657 (latest edition, 1850): his loyalty suspected after the Restoration; renounced his faith in his endeavour to stand well with government; under-sheriff for Durham, 1665.
Charles Buchanan Pearson: '''Charles Buchanan Pearson''' ([[1807]]-[[1881]]), divine: eldest son of Hugh Nicholas Pearson; B.A. Oriel College, Oxford, 1828; rector of Kneb worth, 1888; published Latin Translations of English Hymns 18.
Charles Henry Pearson: '''Charles Henry Pearson''' ([[1830]]-[[1894]]), colonial minister and historian: son of John Norman Pearson ; was educated at King's College, London, and Oriel and Exeter Colleges, Oxford: M.A. Oxford, 1856; professor of modern history at King's College, London, 1855-65: lectured on modern history at Trinity College, Cambridge, 1869-71; emigrated to South Australia (1871) on account of his health; removed to Victoria, 1874; took a deep interest in the public affairs of that colony, and (1878) undertook an inquiry for its government into the state of education in Victoria; minister of education in Victoria, 1886-90, completely reorganising the system in vogue, separating primary from secondary education, and raising the pay of certified teachers; author of The History of England during the Early and Middle Ages 1867, which occasioned some controversy with Edward Augustus Freeman; published (1893) National Life and Character, a Forecast containing very pessimistic conclusions respecting the future of mankind.
Edward Pearson: '''Edward Pearson''' ([[1756]]-[[1811]]), theologian ; M.A., 1785, B.D., 1792, and fellow of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; master of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, 1808; D.D., 1808; vice-chancellor, 1808; published treatises on theological and ecclesiastical questions.
Eglington Margaret Pearson: '''Eglington Margaret Pearson''' **'!' sU), glass-painter; daughter of Samuel Paterson and wife of James Pearson: assisted her husband in his art, and after his death (1805) practised independently.
George Pearson: '''George Pearson''' ([[1751]]-[[1828]]), physician and chemist: physician to St. George's Hospital, London, 1787; P.R.8., 1791, and member of the council; an early advocate of vaccination, and one of the first Englishmen to welcome the chemical theories of Lavoisier, which he diil much to spread in England by translating (1794) the Nomenclature Chimique
Hugh Pearson: '''Hugh Pearson''' ([[1817]]-[[1882]]), canon of Windsor on of Hugh Nicholas Pearson; M.A, Balliol Coll-p, Oxford, 1841: installed canon of Windsor, 1876; a close friend of Arthur Penrhyn Stanley
Hugh Nicholas Pearson: '''Hugh Nicholas Pearson''' ([[1776]]-1 SNdeai? of Salisbury; M.A. St. John's College, Oxford, 1803; D.D., 1K21: dean of Salisbury, 1823-46; author of biographies of the missionaries Claudius Buchanan and Christian Priedrich Schwartz
Jambs Pearson: '''Jambs Pearson''' (rf. [[1805]]), glass-painter; introduced some improvements Into the colouring of glass; married Bglington Margaret Pearson
John Pearson: '''John Pearson''' ([[1613]]-[[1686]]X bishop of Chester: fellow of King's College, Cambridge, 1834-40: M.A., 1639: IU., e. 160; prebendary of Salisbury and rector of Thoringtou, 1640; joined the last remnant of Charles I party in the west, acting as chaplain (1645) to Goring's ; forces; on the collapse of the royal cause withdrew to ! London, where he remained till the Restoration, devotimr 1 himself to study; accepted ( 1654) post of weekly preacher at St. Clement's, Eastcheap, London, where he prrachcil in substance the oeries of discourses which he published in 1659 as anExposition of the Creed within its limitthe most perfect and complete production of English dogmatic theology; while debarred from the full exercise of his ministry, defended the church with his pen against both Romanist and puritan assailants, and interested himself in promoting the polyglot bible, which established his reputation as a scholar; after the Restoration made prebendary of Ely and archdeacon of Surrey, and appointed a royal chaplain: became master of Jesus College, Cambridge, 1660; chosen with John Earle by convocation, 1661, to superintend a translation into Latin of the Book of Common Prayer; elected master of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1662, and during his tenure of office wrote Vindiciae Epistolarum S. Ignatii(1672), in defence of the authenticity of the letters ascribed to Ignatius of Antioch, a position which has been confirmed by the recent labours of Zahn and Lightfoot; consecrated bishop of Chester, 1673, his elevation to the episcopate having been long delayed by the influence of the Cabal ministry: careful and painstaking in discharging his episcopal duties, though Burnet gives another account of him; a tomb was erected over his grave in Chester Cathedral (1860) by his admirers in England and America. The 1 Exposition of the Creed on which his reputation still mainly rests, has long been a standard book in English divinity. The notes of the Expositiona rich mine of patristic and general learning are at least as remarkable as the text, and form a complete catena of the best authorities upon doctrinal points. He was probably the ablest scholar and best systematic theologian among Englishmen of the seventeenth century. His learning and critical skill were greater than his originality.
John Pearson: '''John Pearson''' ([[1758]]-[[1826]]), surgeon: house-surgeon to the Lock Hospital, London, 1782-1818; F.R.S., 1803; published medical treatises.
Sir John Pearson: '''Sir John Pearson''' ([[1819]]-[[1886]]), judge; son of John Norman Pearson; M.A. Caius College, Cambridge, 1844; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1844; created judge, 1882; knighted, 1882.
John Loughborough Pearson: '''John Loughborough Pearson''' ([[1817]]-[[1897]]), architect; worked with Anthony Salvin and Philip Hardwick in London: began practice independently, 1843; F.S.A., 1853; F.R.I.B.A., 1860; engaged on restorations at Lincoln Cathedral, 1870; architect for new cathedral of Truro, 1879-87: gold medallist, R.I.B.A., 1880: R.A., 1880; he restored Westminster Hall, c. 1885, and north transept of Westminster Abbey, and was also engaged in restorations at Peterborough, Canterbury, Bristol, Rochester, Ohichester, and Exeter cathedrals. He was a consummate master of building according to mediaeval precedent.
John Norman Pearson: '''John Norman Pearson''' ([[1787]]-[[1865]]), divine; son of John Pearson (1758-1826); Hulsean prizeman. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1807; principal of the missionary college at Islington, 1826; published theological works.
Sir Richard Pearson: '''Sir Richard Pearson''' ([[1731]]-[[1806]]), captain in the navy; captured by John Paul Jones (1779) while commanding the Serapis; knighted for his brave resistance to superior force, which caused Jones to remark, Should I have the good fortune to fall in with him again, I'll make a lord of him
Richard Pearson: '''Richard Pearson''' ([[1765]]-[[1836]]), physician; M.D. Edinburgh, 1786; physician to the General Hospital, Birmingham, 1792-1801; wrote a number of medical treatises.
Thomas Hooke Pearson: '''Thomas Hooke Pearson''' ([[1806]]-[[1892]]), general ; educated at Eton; saw much service in India: general, 1877.
William Pearson: '''William Pearson''' ([[1767]]-[[1847]]), astronomer: F.R.8. and hon. LL.D., 1819; largely instrumental in founding the London Astronomical Society, 1820; published an Introduction to Practical Astronomy (vol. i. 1824, vol. ii. 1829).
Pear: '''Pear''' 8ON-JERVIS 1010
Peckwell: '''Peckwell'''
Pearson: '''Pearson''' -JERVI8, WILLIAM HKM.KY ([[181]]*1883).
Peart: '''Peart''' I'll AKLKS (fl. [[1778]]-[[1798]]), sculptor: pro nrkoi" it monumental character; gold mnl.ilhst, Koyal Academy, 1782: last exhibited, 1798.
Edward Peart: '''Edward Peart''' ([[1768]]?-[[1824]]), physician: practised at Hutterwick: chiefly remembered for his work* on physical and chemical theory.
Edward Pease: '''Edward Pease''' ([[1767]]-[[1868]]), railway projector: ronstrix-tod the flwt railway line. It ran from Stockton to Darlington, and was opened in 1826. Peam- was per* snaded by George Stepbenson to employ steam i m.-t ion. He wan a founder of toe Peace Society.

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Hen Ry Pease: '''Hen Ry Pease''' ( [[1807]]-[[1881]] railway projector: son of Edward Pease; constructed the line across Stainmoor, 1861.
Joseph Pease: '''Joseph Pease''' ([[1799]]-[[1872]]), railway projector: son of Edward Pease; persuaded the mine-owner* of the utility of railways, to which they were opposed till c. 183U.
Thomas Peat: '''Thomas Peat''' ([[1708]]-[[1780]]), almanac-maker : edited the Gentleman's Diary from it* foundation in 1741 till his death, and also Poor Robin's Almanac
Charles Pebody: '''Charles Pebody''' ([[1839]]-[[1890]]), journalist; edited the Yorkshire Post,* 1881-90.
Richard Peche: '''Richard Peche''' (d. [[1182]]), bishop of Licbfleld; consecrated, H61; excommunicated by Becket (1170) for his share in the coronation of Prince Henry,
Pechell: '''Pechell'''
Sir George Richard Brooke Pechell: '''Sir George Richard Brooke Pechell''' , fourth baronet (1789-1860), vice-admiral: grandson of Sir Paul Pechell: entered the navy, 1803, served chiefly in American waters; whig M.P. for Brighton, 1835-60; vice-admiral, 1868.
Sir Paul Pechell: '''Sir Paul Pechell''' , first baronet ([[1724]]-[[1800]]X soldier; entered the army, 1744; served in Holland, 1747; lieutenant-colonel, 1762; created baronet, 1797.
Pechell: '''Pechell''' Sm SAMUEL JOHN BROOKK, third baronet (1786-1849), rear-admiral; grandson of Sir Paul Pechell; entered the navy, 1796; took part in the redaction of Martinique (1810); M.P., Halleatone, 1830, Windsor, 1833: a lord of the admiralty, 1830-4, 1839-41; rear-admiral, 1846.
John Pechey: '''John Pechey''' ([[1655]]-[[1716]]), medical writer; M.A. New Inn Hall, Oxford, 1678: practised in London; L.R.C.P., 1684; published medical treatises. His methods of advertisement were those of an apothecary rather than of a physician. He has often been confused with John Peachi
Francis Peck: '''Francis Peck''' ([[1692]]-[[1743]]X antiquary: M.A, Trinity College, Cambridge, 1713: rector of GoadbyMarwood, 1723-43; prebendary of Lincoln, 1738-43; F.S.A., 1732; devoted himself to the study of antiquities from 1721; exhibited in his well-known Desiderata Curiosa(1732-6) a remarkable faculty for the accumulation of out-of-the-way facts; his researches, which were mainly confined to the seventeenth century, not sufficiently concentrated to render him an expert in dealing with subjects of controversy; published, among other works, A Complete Catalogue of all Discourses written both for and against Popery in the time of James II 1735 (edited for the Chetham Society, 1859), Memoirs of Oliver Cromwell 1740, and New Memoirs of the Life and Poetical Works of Mr. John Milton 1740.
James Peck: '''James Peck''' ([[1773]]-[[1810]]?), musician; composed songs, glees, and hymn -tunes.
Peter Peckaed: '''Peter Peckaed''' ([[1718]]7-[[1797]]), whig divine; M.A. Corpus Christi College, Oxford, 1742; probationary fellow, 1744: rector of Fletton, 1760-97; vicar of Yaxley, 1760-77; appointed master of Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1781; dean of Peterborough, 1792; published sermons and tracts of a liberal tendency, and in later life drew attention to the evils of the slave traffic.
Thomas Pecke: '''Thomas Pecke''' (Jl. [[1665]]-[[1664]]), verse-writer ; of Caius College, Cambridge; barrister, Inner Temple, 1664: published, besides other verses, Parnassi Puerperium a collection of epigrams, 1868.
Sir Edmund Peckham: '''Sir Edmund Peckham''' ([[1496]] V-[[1564]]), treasurer or nuwter of the mint (appointed, 1646); M.P., Buckinghamshire, 1664; privy councillor; knighted, 1565; helped to carry into effect Queen Elizabeth's 1 measures for the restoration of toe coinage: voluntarily exiled himself (1564) on account of toe final triumph of protestantism; died at Rome.
Peckham: '''Peckham''' 8m GBORGB (rf. [[1608]]), merchant venturer; son of Sir Edmund Peckbam; knighted, 1670; associated with Gilbert, Greiiville, and Carleill in American explorations.
Henry Peckham: '''Henry Peckham''' (rf. [[1556]]X conspirator : BOO of Sir Edmund Pcckhnm; M.P., Chipping Wyoombe, 1552-3, 1656; hanged for conspiring to rob the exchequer!
John Pecxham: '''John Pecxham''' (d. [[1292]]), archbishop bury: studied at Oxford; proceeded, c. 1250, to Paris, where he enjoyed the favour of Margaret, wife of Louis IX, and defended the doctrine of St. Thomas Aquinas on the Unity of Form; returned to Oxford, t. 1270; elected (e. 1276) ninth provincial minister of the Franciscans in England; summoned to Rome a year or two later by Pope Nicholas III, ami made Lector sacri palatii or theological lecturer in the schools in the papal palace: nominated, 1279, by Nicholas III archbishop of Canterbury very much against his will: as a friar was naturally inclined to favour the pretensions of the papal see; his tenure of office marked by several bold though ineffectual attempts to magnify ecclesiastical authority at the expense of the temporal power; his attitude made by Edward I the occasion for passing the statute of Mortmain or De Religiosis; precipitated the overthrow of Llywelyn's power by his pretensions to authority over the Welsh church, and after the completion of the conquest took various measures intended to. bring the church in Wales into conformity with English customs; in his ecclesiastical administration in England applied himself with much zeal to the correction of abuses in the church, passing statutes at the council of Rending (1279) and the council of Lambeth (1281) to check the growth of plurality; involved by his insistence on his visitorial rights (1280) in a dispute with Edward I; lost no opportunity of advancing the interests of the two great mendicant orders, especially those of his own order; appointed by Pope Nicholas III protector of the privileges of the order of minors in England; inter* posed on the behalf of the Franciscans against the Cistercians of Scarborough, 1281, and denied the claim of the Dominicans to superiority over them; condemned (1284) at Oxford certain erroneous opinions in grammar, logic, and natural philosophy, and gave a decision on the vexed question of the form of the body of Christ, involving the received doctrine of the eucharist, which brought him into conflict with the Dominicans. He was a voluminous writer of treatises on science and theology, as well as of poetry. Twenty-five of his treatises are extant, of which four have been printed,Perspectira Communis Milan, 1482),Divinaru Seutentiara Libroru Biblie ad certos titulos redacte Collectariu (Paris, 1613), De Summit Trinitate et Fide Catholica * (London, 1510), Philomela (Paris, 1503), the last erroneously printed among the works of St. Bona venture.
William Peckttt: '''William Peckttt''' ([[1731]]-[[1795]]), glass-painter: was brought up as a carver and gilder, bnt adopted glass-painting as a profession; did much for English cathedrals, and for the collet bridr. colleges of Oxford and Cam
Henry Peckwell: '''Henry Peckwell''' ([[1747]]-[[1787]]), divine ; of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford; chaplain to the Counters of Huntingdon; bis outspoken preaching in the chapel of the Magdalen Institution, Dublin, much resented; rector of Bloxholm-cum-Digby; published * A Collection of Psalms and Hymns c. 1760.
Peckwell: '''Peckwell''' afterwards BL[[088]]ET, SIR ROBERT
Henry: '''Henry''' ([[1776]]-[[1823]]), judge : only sou of Henry Peckwell; M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1799; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1801: serjeant-at-law, 1809; chief-justice of Calcutta, 1822-3; knighted, 1822.
Pecock: '''Pecock''' 1020
Peel: '''Peel'''
Reginald Pecock: '''Reginald Pecock''' ([[1395]] ?-[[1460]] ?), bishop sucMBdrely of St. Asaph and Ohichester; a Welshman by birth- ft:: College, Oxford, 1417: B.D., 14*5; master (1431) of Whittington College, London, where be distinguished himself by his writing juMinst the Vollard*: promoted by papal provision to the bUhoprio of St. Asaph, 1444; excited indignation by preaching at St Paul's Cross, London, against church reform, 1447: translated to Chichester, 1460; publicly attached to the bouse of Lancaster by his appointment, which was one of the last acts of William le la Pole, first duke of Suffolk; subsequently became a privy councillor: issued (1465)Represser of over much Blaming for the Clergy a work directed against lollard teachings and a monument of fifteenth-century English, clear and pointed in style; issued (1466) his Book of Faith also in English (the greater part printed in 1688); in another work, the 'Proroker not extant, denied the authenticity of the ApostlesCreed, of which be had already issued a revised version; alienated by such writings every section of theological opinion in England: cited with his accuser before Thomas Boucbier, Archbishop of Canterbury, 1457, and in November expelled from the privy council; his creed condemned: and after making a public abjuration at St. Paul's Cross, London, resigned his bishopric (1468) and was sent to Thorney Abbey in Cambridgeshire, where he probably lived in seclusion. His Represser and the 4 Book of Faithhave been printed, and a collection of excerpts from his works included in Foxe's Commentarii Rerum in Ecclesia Getarum (.1554).

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Pecthelm: '''Pecthelm''' (d. [[735]]), first bishop of Whithorn ; consecrated, 730; learned in ecclesiastical law; friend of Boniface
Pectwih: '''Pectwih''' (d. [[776]]), bishop of Whithorn; consecrated in 763.
John Peddeb: '''John Peddeb''' ([[1520]] 7-[[1571]]), dean of Worcester: M.A. Cambridge, 1542; B.D., 1552; being a protestant went abroad on Queen Mary's accession; returned, 1558; dean of Worcester, 1559-71.
James Peddie: '''James Peddie''' ([[1758]]-[[1845]]), presbyterian divine; of Edinburgh University; minister of the Bristo Street secession church in Edinburgh, 1782-1845; twice moderator; took a leading part in the old and new light controversy as a new light
John Peddie: '''John Peddie''' (d. [[1840]]), lieutenant-colonel : ensign, 1805; lieutenant-colonel 31?t foot, 1830, 72nd higblanders, 1832; K.H., 1832; at Izolo Berg in Kaffraria defeated the Kaffirs in a night attack, 1835.
William Peddie: '''William Peddie''' ([[1805]]-[[1893]]), minister ; of Edinburgh University; son of James Peddie; appointed colleague and successor to his father at Bristo Street, Edinburgh, 1828; moderator 1855.
Alexander Peden: '''Alexander Peden''' ([[1626]] ?-[[1686]]), covenanter ; of Glasgow University; ordained minister of New Luce 1660; ejected, 1663, for refusing to obtain episcopal collation; byjiis power of speech and supposed prophetical Mirnr tory M.P. for Norwich, 1836, for Huntingdon, 1831-68: surveyor-general of the ordnance, 1841-6, under his brother, Sir Robert Peel; secretary for war under Lord Derby, 1858 and 1866, resigning office in 1867 rather than support Disraeli's scheme of reform; noted for his devotion to horseracing and his extensive acquaintance with all matters connected with the turf.
Sir Lawrence Peel: '''Sir Lawrence Peel''' ([[1799]]-[[1884]]), chief-justice of Calcutta; nephew of Sir Robert Peel, first baronet; of Rugby and St. John's College, Oxford; M.A., 1824; barrister, Middle Temple, 1824, bencher, 1856, treasurer, 1866; knighted, 1842; was chief- justice, 1842-55; created D.O.L. Oxford, 1868.
Paul Peel: '''Paul Peel''' ([[1861]]-[[1892]]), Canadian painter; born in Ontario; studied in Paris, where he settled; his art entirely French in character.
Peel: '''Peel''' Sm ROBERT, first baronet ([[1750]]-[[1830]]), manufacturer; son of Robert Peel, parent of the calicoprinting industry in Lancashire; applied the discoveries of Arkwright and Hargreaves in his business; M.P., Tamworth, 1790, and took an interest in industrial and financial measures; carried an act (1802) for the preservation of the health of apprentices and others, which was the forerunner of all factory reform.
Sir Robert Peel: '''Sir Robert Peel''' , second baronet ([[1788]]-[[1850]]), statesman; eldest son of Sir Robert Peel, first baronet ; educated at Harrow and Christ Church, Oxford; double first class, 1807; tory M.P. for Cushel (seat bought for him by his father), 1809; under-secretary for war and the colonies under Lord Liverpool, 1810-12; chief secretary for Ireland, 1812-18; successfully opposed catholic emancipation, and established the peace preservation police, vulgarly called peelers; met with vehement opposition from O'Connell, with whom he declined a duel, 1815; M.P., Oxford University. 1817; carried 'Peel's Act (1819) providing for the resumption of cash payments in 1823; began to distrust rigorously unchanging toryism as a political creed; rejoined Lord Liverpool's ministry as home secretary, 182?; after effecting important reforms in criminal law, resigned office on account of his opposition to catholic emancipation (April 1827); after Canning's death (August 1827) laboured successfully to reunite the tory party, and in January 1828 joined Wellington's administration as home secretary and leader of the House of Commons; abandoned his opposition on finding the country determined on catholic emancipation, and (March 1829) introduced a bill for granting the measure; M.P., Westbury, 1829, Tamworth, 1830 and 1833; resigned office (November 1830) on the defeat of Wellington's government; became premier (November 1834) at the instance of William IV, holding the offices of first lord of the treasury and chancellor of the exchequer; confronted in the Commons by a hostile majority, and outvoted six times in six weeks; resigned office (April 1835), and retiring to opposition gradually bnilt up a great party, which became known as the conservative party, a name first wuvi -11*00 AHUA., 1DO, UUL liberated, 1678; spent his last days in a cave near Sorn In
Robert Pedlet: '''Robert Pedlet''' ([[1760]]-[[1841]]). J UiO SVPWd Ul BpCTTUU nlll SUpUOSfXl PrOPnetlCal I Lpcvai - uc &11VW11 O UIWUMOTVOTMTO MMVf uaLLTC mow as well as his extraordinary hardships, gained I uge in 1831, its policy being to maintain intact the influence among the conventicles of southern established constitution of church and state; on the imprisoned on the Bass Rock, 1673, but resignation of Melbourne, 1839, summoned to form a cabinet, but was unable to acquiesce in the retention of the whig ladies of the bedchamber, on which Melbourne resumed office; the question of the household being decided in his favour, and the government having been defeated, Peel formed a ministry, Aug. 1841; seyen past or future prime ministers and five future viceroys of India members of his party; held no post beyond that of first lord of the treasury; introduced (1842) his first budget, in which he began his task of lightening the burden of indirect taxation, and make good the temporary deficiency by the imposition of an incometax; had repealed 605 duties by 1846, largely reducing 1,035 others; increased consumption by this system of lightening imposts on trade; ensured for English trade O (. 650?), British saint; was of royal birth, but declining a crown retired to a monastery and founded the ancient church of Bodmin.
Peebles: '''Peebles''' or PEBLIS, DAVID (rf. [[1579]]), musician canon of St. Andrews before the Reformation: wrote the music of tbo famous St. Andrews harmonised psalter and probably the words also.
Richard Peeoxe: '''Richard Peeoxe''' (fl. [[1680]]-[[1626]]).
John Peel: '''John Peel''' ([[1776]]-[[1864]]), Cumberland huntsman. ' the first position in the world, and improved the credit of maintained a pack of hounds at his own expense at Cald* "" * ** "*"* **"-*- Q0 - 1 3f f " famous through the song ";ten imprompta by his friend (1799-1879), politician and son of Sir Robert Peel, first baronet beck for fifty years. John Woodcock Graves. : , T.; entered the army, 1816; major-general, the country so much that the funds rose from 89 almost to par; reorganised the Bank of England, and initiated a policy of reform in Ireland, which, however, he had not been able to carry very far before the downfall of his ministry; the great work of his administration was the repeal of the corn laws; steadily opposed the cry for repeal till 1845, although desirous of ameliorating the condition of consumers; inclined to free trade by his experiment*
Peel: '''Peel''' lo-Jl
Pelagius: '''Pelagius''' Joh relaxation of other duties; led by the failure of th i 1815, with its threat of Imminent famine, to ;i m.r;iMirt-involving the ultimate repeal of the aws failed to carry his cabinet with him, and d, 9 Dec. 1845; resumed office, 20 Dec. 1845, Lord Msell having failed to form a government,.-upby all bis former colleagues except Stan! wards Lord Derby): introduced (January 1846) his corn law and customs bill into the Commons, in which he proposed the total repeal of the corn duties, though the ports were not to be completely opened till 1849; in spite of the strenuous resistance of many of his former followers succeeded in getting the bill passed through the Lords by 25 June 1846, but on the same night was defeated in the Commons over the first reading of his Irish bill by a combination of whigs and protectionists; resigned office, 29 June 1846; refused the Garter; during the few succeeding years of opposition organised no party, but constituted himself the guardian of the policy of free trade and the mainstay of the whig government; thrown from his horse on Constitution Hill, 29 June 1850, and died from his injuries on 2 July. In an age of revolution he alone had the foresight and strength to form "a conservative party, resting not on force or corruption, but on administrative capacity and the more stable portion of the public will. While always decided in his measures, when he had resolved on a line of action, no statesman was more controlled by a sense of public duty. Wellington said of him, I never knew a man in whose truth and justice I had more lively confidence
Sib Robert Feel: '''Sib Robert Feel''' , third baronet ([[1822]]-[[1895]]), politician; eldest son of Sir Robert Peel, second baronet ; of Harrow and Christ Church, Oxford; entered the diplomatic service, 1844; M.P., Tarnworth, 1850, Huntingdon, 1884, Blackburn, 1885; became Irish secretary, 1861, in Palmerston's ministry, but in 1865, under Russell, was succeeded by Chicbester Forteecue; his political career marred by his lack of dignity and his inability to accept a fixed political creed; G.O.B., 1866.
Sir William Peel: '''Sir William Peel''' ([[1824]]-[[1858]]), captain in the navy; son of Sir Robert Peel, second baronet; entered the navy, 1838; captain, 1849; distinguished himself by his bravery at Sebastopol during the Crimean war and by his services with the naval brigade during the Indian mutiny; was severely wounded at the second relief of Lucknow, and while still weak succumbed at Cawupore to an attack of confluent small-pox.
William Yates Peel: '''William Yates Peel''' ([[1789]]-[[1858]]), politician; son of Sir Robert Peel, first baronet; of Harrow and St. John's College, Cambridge; M.A., 1815; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1816; tory MJ*. for Boesiney, 1817-18, Tamworth, 1818-30, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 1830-1 Cambridge University, 1831-5, Tamworth, 1835-7 and 1847-52; held office under Liverpool, Wellington, and his brother, Sir Robert Peel, being under-sec retary for the home department, 1828, and twice a lord of the treasury, 1830 and 1834-5.
George Peele: '''George Peele''' ([[1558]]?-[[1597]] ?), dramatist; son of a London citizen and salter; educated at Christ's Hospital, London, and Broadgates Hall (Pembroke College) and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1579; esteemed as a poet at Oxford; led a dissipated life, and in 1579 turned out of his father's dwelling, within the precincts of Christ's Hospital, by the governors of the institution; married before 1583, and acquired some land in his wife's right; almost certainly a successful player as well as playwright; bis lyrics popular in literary circles. His works which are very numerous, fall under three heads, plays, pageants, and gratulatory and miscellaneous verse Among his plays may be mentioned The Arraignment of Paris (presented to Queen Elizabeth by the chapel children e. 1581) and The Battle of Alcazar (printed, 1594): among his miscellaneous verse, Polyhymnia 1590, and The Honours of the Garter lo3. His dramatic writings show versatility of fancy and brilliancy of imagery, but betray a lack of constructive power.
Peend: '''Peend''' or DE LA PEEND, THOMAS (fl. [[1565]]), translator and poet; of Oxford University; a London barrister; translated 4 The pleasant Fable of Hermaphroditua and Salmacis 1565, from the Metamorphoses. -8, RICHARD (1G86-1739), author; too of Peers; M.A. Trinity College, Oxford, car of Faringdon, 1711-39; publishedThe (1717) and other
William Peer: '''William Peer''' (. [[1713]]Xactor; became property nan ut the Theatre Royal ( 1 miry Lane), London; celebruted by Steele in the Guardian (No. 82).
William Peeris: '''William Peeris''' (ft. [[1520]]), family chronicler; secretary to Sir Henry (Algernon) Percy, fifth earl of Northumberland; wrote aMetrical Chronicle of the 1'ercies (now in the British Museum),
Richard Peers: '''Richard Peers''' ([[1646]]-[[1690]]X translator and author; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford: M.A., 1671: translated the History and Antiquitiesof Anthony Wood into Latin, 1674.

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Peers: '''Peers''' Richard 1708: vicar of Faringdon, Character of an Honest Dissenter works.
Peer: '''Peer''' 80N or PLERSON, ANDREW (*. [[1694]]Xdivine ; fellow of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge; M.A., 1644-6; chaplain to Archbishop Parker; held livings in Kent; prebendary of Canterbury, 1563; took part in preparing or press the BishopsBible
Pierson Peerson: '''Pierson Peerson''' . or PEARSON. MARTIN (1590 7-1651 ?X musical composer: Mus. Bac. Lincoln College, Oxford, 1613; master of the choristers at St. Paul's Cathedral, London; published songs, airs, and madrigals.
Peeter: '''Peeter''' 8, GERARD (Jl. [[1682]]-[[1592]]X author; of Westminster School; fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1687; M.A., 1590; probably author of two small treatises on memory.
Peeter: '''Peeter''' 8 or PIETERS, JOHN ([[1667]]-[[1727]]), painter ; born at Antwerp; came to England, 1686: a skilled copyist, and caUed Doctor Peeters from his success in repairing damaged pictures.
Sir Christopher Pegge: '''Sir Christopher Pegge''' ([[1766]]-[[1822]]X physician ; son of Samuel Pegge (1733-1800); B.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1786; fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, 1788; M.A. and M.B., 1789; F.R.S., 1796: knighted, 1799; regius professor of physic at Oxford, 1801-22.
Samuel Pegge: '''Samuel Pegge''' , the elder ([[1704]]-[[1796]]X antiquary : M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1729, and held various fellowships there; prebendary of Lichfield, 17671796, of Lincoln, 1772-96; created LL.D. Oxford, 1791; published works on English antiquities.
Samuel Pegge: '''Samuel Pegge''' , the younger ([[1733]]-[[1800]]X antiquary, poet, and musical composer; of St. John's College, Cambridge; barrister, Middle Temple; a groom of the king's privy chamber; F.S.A., 1796; composed catches, glees, and popular songs; wrote elegies and prologues, and published books on antiquarian topics,
Thomas Williamson Peile: '''Thomas Williamson Peile''' ([[1806]]-[[1882]]), author and divine; fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1829; M.A., 1831; D.D., 1843; bead-master of Kepton, 1841-64; vicar of Luton, 1857-60; vicar of St. Paul, South Hampstead, 1860-73: works include editions of the Agamemnon of scbylus, 1839, and of the Choephori 1840.
Peirce: '''Peirce''' See also PEARCK, PEARSE, PIERCE, and
Piers: '''Piers'''
James Peirce: '''James Peirce''' ([[1674]]7-[[1726]]X dissenting divine; independent minister at Cambridge, 1701-6; presbyterian minister at Newbury, 1706-13; minister at Exeter, 17131719: his theology originally SabeUian; claimed by his correspondent Whiston as u Unitarian, though he rejected thedistinctive opinionof Anus; suspected (1716) of Arianisin, and, refusing to subscribe to any proposition not in scripture, was ejected from his Exeter charge, 1719. His published works were very numerous.
Peirson: '''Peirson''' See alto PKARSON, PEKK.SON, and PIER-
Son: '''Son'''
Francis Peirson: '''Francis Peirson''' ([[1757]]-[[1781]] X major, [[1780]]; stationed in Jersey in January 1781, when St. Hehers was surprised by the French under Baron de Rullecour; at the head of the regular troops and island militia worsted the French and regained the town, but fell at the moment of victory. C*U T - **
Pelagiu: '''Pelagiu''' 8 (Jl. [[400]]-[[418]]X heresUrch ; born in Britain ; came to Rome early in the fifth century, and became prominent as a theological disputant; proceeded to Palestine,
Pelgrim: '''Pelgrim''' 1022
Pell: '''Pell''' ; o; accused of heresy by Orosius on behalf of the an church, 415, and acquitted by a synod at Jerusa . on an appeal to Rome was called on by Innocent I to abjure, bat was declared cleared (417) by Pope Zosimus: Tbeodosius, tine emperor, being influenced against him, he was finally condemned (418), after which his hi.-tcr., wy obscure. He was opposed to the Augustiniun doctrine of predestination and of original
Joyce Pelgrim: '''Joyce Pelgrim''' (. [[1104]]-[[1514]]), stationer in London; conducted a business in St. Paul's Churchyard in partnership with Henry JacobL
Pelham: '''Pelham''' Sin EDMUND (rf. [[1606]]), chief baron of the exchequer in Ireland; brother of Sir William Pelham ; reader. Gray's Inn, 1688: M.P., Hastings, 1697; wrjeant-at-law, 1601: appointed chief baron, 1602; knighted, 1604; first English judge to go on circuit in the north of Ireland.
Frederick Thomas Pelham: '''Frederick Thomas Pelham''' ([[1808]]-[[1861]]), rearadmiral: son of Thomas Pelham, second earl of Chichester; entered the navy, 1823; rear-admiral, IMt
George Pelham: '''George Pelham''' ([[1766]]-[[1827]]), bishop successively of Bristol, Exeter, and Lincoln; son of Thomas Pelham, first earl of Chichester; B.A. Clare College, Cambridge, 1787; consecrated bishop of Bristol, 1803; D.C.L. Lambeth; translated to Exeter, 1807, to Lincoln, 1820; notorious for his greed of lucrative office.
Henry Pelham: '''Henry Pelham''' ([[1696]] ?-[[1764]]), statesman; son of Thomas Pelham, first baron Pelham; of Westminster School and Hart Hall, Oxford; served as a volunteer in the defeat of the Jacobites at Preston; entered parliament as M.P., Seaford, 1717, and consistently supported Walpole and Townshend; M.P., Sussex, 17221754; nominated secretary at war, 1724; paymaster of the forces, 1730; first lord of the treasury and chancellor of the exchequer, 1743; after 1746 was with his brother, the Duke of Newcastle, supreme in parliament, though nearly breaking up the party for a time by his quarrel (1749) with Newcastle. He was a timid, peace-loving politician, without any commanding abilities or much strength of character. He was, however, a good man of business, and both an able and an economical financier. HU parliamentary influence was chiefly maintained by an elaborate system of corruption.
Henry Pelham: '''Henry Pelham''' ([[1749]]-[[1806]]), painter ; son of Peter Pelbam; painted historical subjects and miniatures; exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1777 and 1778.
Henry Thomas Pelham: '''Henry Thomas Pelham''' , third EARL OF CHI-

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Phiwtkr: '''Phiwtkr''' ([[1804]]-[[1886]]), son of Thomas Pelham, second earl of Chichester; of Westminster School and Trinity CoUege, Cambridge; major in the army, 1841, resigning, 1844; head of the church estates committee, 1860-78. To him were largely due the reforms carried out in the management and distribution of church revenues.
Herbert Pelham: '''Herbert Pelham''' ([[1600]]-[[1673]]), colonist ; joined * Massachusetts Company, 1629, and went to Massachusetts, 1635: took an active part in the settlement of Sudbury: returned to England, 1647. R nn P J LH, Allf J ? HI L DB (d 1429) " trea8 r of England; ot a Sussex knight; an early supporter of Henry IV 111 * u." 8ful Attempt on the crown, 1399; made constable of Pevensey 1400; keeper of the New Forest, and steward of the duchy of Lancaster, 1405; treasurer, 1412, but deprived of his office on Henry Vs accession. . PELHAM, JOHN THOMAS, Norwich; son of Thomas Pelham, second earl oiffchTS C M: J W tmin * ter School and Christ Church, *frd: M.A. and D.D., 1857; consecrated, 1857; resigned fttc, 1893; a life-long friend of Henry Edward Manning IQ" J lO6 card i iiiil. f xliv 2501 ~fta2?sfflan3 sajasSissiiSfiSiaSf" SF P S rER t (d I 7 "* -otin; d a number of excellent portraits in London " nd 1726 emir 1726; emigrated resident in to Boston, Mju-sa i "26; fint artist resident in New EngtandTwbl Ualung first neotint plate executed tlie,v.
Sib Thomas Pelham: '''Sib Thomas Pelham''' , fourth baronet aud first
Bahun: '''Bahun''' I'KLHAM OK LAUGHTOX ([[1650]]?-[[171]]i!). a member of t he whig party; M.P., East Grinsteul, lti7tf-9, Lewes, h;7i-1702, Sussex, 1702; held various minor otli.vs; (.ivan-d baron, 1706.
Pelham: '''Pelham''' "HOMAS, first EARL OP CHICHKSTEB and second BAKUX I'KLHAM OF STANMKK (1728-1805), greatnephew of Sir Thomas Pelham, first baron Pelham ; M.P., Rye, 1749, Sussex, 1754-68; a follower of his cousin, the Duke of Newcastle; created Earl of Chichester, 1801. He held several lucrative sinecures.
Thomas Pelham: '''Thomas Pelham''' , second EARL OF Cmnh.Mn: (1756-1826), eldest son of Thomas Pelham, first earl of Chichester; of Westminster School and Clare Hall, Cambridge: M.A., 1775; M.P., Sussex, 1780; acted with the Rockingham whigs; appointed surveyor-general of the ordnance, 1782; from 1783 remained in opposition till 1794, when he joined the old whigs, who supported Pitt's foreign policy; Irish secretary, 1795-8; home secretary under Addiugton, 1801; removed by Addinerton to the chancellorship of the duchy of Lancaster, 1803; deprived of this office by Pitt, 1804; joint- postmaster-general, 18071823, and sole holder of the office, 1823-6.
Sir William Pelham: '''Sir William Pelham''' (d. [[1587]]), lord-justice of Ireland; half-brother of Sir Nicholas Pelbam; commanded the pioneers at the siege of Leith, 1560, and at Havre, 1562; subsequently lieutenant-general of the ordnance, being occupied for several years in strengthening the defences of the kingdom: knighted by Sir William Drury; chosen lord-justice, 1579, and in that year and 1580 carried on vigorous warfare in Munster; appointed marshal of Leicester's force in the Netherlands, 1681, serving in the Netherlands till 1587.
Pelham: '''Pelham''' -HOLLES, SIR THOMAS, fifth baronet, first
of Newcastle Duke: '''of Newcastle Duke''' -UPON-TYNE and of NKWCASTLE-
Undkr: '''Undkr''' -LTMK, EARL OP CLARE, second BARON PELHAM OF LAUGHTOX, and first BARON PELHAM OP STAXMKK (1693-1768), eldest son of Sir Thomas Pelham, first baron Pelbam: of Westminster School and Clare Hall, Cambridge; created LL J., 1728; chancellor of Cambridge University, 1748; assumed the name of Holies, 1711, on succeeding to the estates of his uncle, John Holies, duke of Newcastle; created Earl of Clare, 1714, Duke of Newcastle, 1715; adhered at first to Townshend, but on the schism of 1717 went over to Suuderland and was made lord chamberlain; became secretary of state for the southern department, 1724; as Walpole's power declined began to coquet with the opposition, aud increased Walpole's difficulties by his high tone to the Spanish court on the occasion of the merchantspetition; on Walpole's resignation managed the negotiations which led to the formation of Lord Wilmington's administration, retaining the seals of the southern department for himself; took advantage of the Jacobite rebellion to force Pitt on George II as secretary of war, 1746; succeeded Pelham as first lord of the treasury, 1754, but was driven to resign, 1766, by the ill-success of the French war: formed a coalition with Pitt, 1757. but in 1762, having acquiesced in forcing Pitt out of office, found he hail played into Bute's bands, and was driven to resign; pursued into retirement by Bute's hostility and deprivul.i his posts; lost his adherents in face of this proscription; was lord privy seal in Rockiugham's administration (July 1765 to August 1766). Many stories are told of his ignorance of common things; though a master of political corruption, he was not himself corrupt, aud died 300,000. poorer for his lialf-century of official life.
John Pell: '''John Pell''' ([[1611]]-[[1686]]), mathematician; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1630 (incorporated at Oxford, 1631); professor of mathematics (1643) at Amsterdam, whence he removed (1646) to Breda: returned to England ; 1(562) and was employed by Cromwell as a diplomatist in Switzerland, 1664-8; rector of Fobbing, 1661-85; vicar of Laindon, 1663-85; D.D. Lambeth, 1663: died in poverty. His mathematical reputation was great, but he accomplished little, and left nothing of moment.
Sir Watkin Owen Pell: '''Sir Watkin Owen Pell''' ([[1788]]-[[1869]]), admiral : entered the navy, 1799; employed in the defence of Cadiz, 1811-13; knighted, 1837; K.C.H., 1837; admiral, 1861.
Pell: '''Pell'''
Pembridge: '''Pembridge'''
William Pell: '''William Pell''' (K,:n [[1608]]), nonconformist divine: M. A. Magdalene Collegi; fellow, 16.V from the rtvtury of, 1662; subsequently pastor at Boston, 1687-04, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1694-98.
Apsley Pellatt: '''Apsley Pellatt''' ([[1791]]-[[1863]]), glass manti: possessed a gloss warehouse in Southwark, and took out several patents for glasj. manufactures: published Curiosities of Glass Making,* 1849.
Oa Pellegrini: '''Oa Pellegrini''' ltLO ([[1839]]-[[1889]]), caricaturist; born at Capua; came to England, 1864; known by bis ai.-ituivs inVanity FuirsignedApe from 1869 r.is.
Thomas Pellett: '''Thomas Pellett''' ([[1671]] 7-[[1744]]), physician ; M.B. QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1694; M.D., 1706; Harreian orator, 1719; president of the Royal College of Physicians, 1736-9.
Sir Edward Pellew: '''Sir Edward Pellew''' , first baronet and first
Viscount: '''Viscount''' Ex MOUTH ([[1767]]-[[1833]]), admiral; entered the navy, 1770; earned repeated promotion by his gallantry, and (1793) took the first frigate In the French war: under circumstances of great bravery saved the crew and passengers of a transport driven ashore at Plymouth Sound, 1796, and was created a baronet; while commanding a frigate (1797), with a companion frigate destroyed the French 74-gun ship, the Droits de rilomiue, in an action which became famous; prevented a general mutiny (1799) while in command of a squadron in Bautry Bay by throwing himself among the mutineers, seizing a ringleader and securing him with his own hands; M.P., Barnstaple, 1802; supported the admiralty in parliament against hostile criticism; rear-admiral, 1804; commauderIn-chief in the East Indies, 1804, where In 1807 he destroyed the Dutch fleet; vice-admiral, 1808; returned to England, 1809; nominated Commander-in-chief in the North Sea, 1810; commauder-in-chief in the Mediterranean, 1811; admiral of the blue, 1814: O.C.B., 1816; bombarded Algiers (1816) on the refusal of the dey to abolish Christian slavery, for which feat he received honours from most of the states of Christendom, and was raised to the dignity of a viscount; commander-in-chief at Plymouth, 1817-21; vice-admiral of the United Kingdom, 1832.
Sir Fleetwood Broughton Rey Pellew: '''Sir Fleetwood Broughton Rey Pellew''' -
Nolds: '''Nolds''' ([[1789]]-[[1861]]), admiral ; son of Sir Bdward Pellew, first viscount Exmouth; entered the navy, 1799: O.B.,1816; K.O.H.,1836; commauder-in-chjef on the East India and China station, 1852, where in 1863 his arbitrary severity provoked a mutiny, the third which had broken out under his command; summarily recalled in consequence; saw no further service; admiral, 1858; died at Marseilles.
George Pellew: '''George Pellew''' ([[1793]]-[[1866]]), theologian; son of Sir Edward Pellew, first viscount Exmouth; M.A. Corpus Ohristi College, Oxford, 1818: D.D., 1828; dean of Norwich, 1828-66, holding also other preferments; wrote sermons and tracts, and published (1847) the life of his father-in-law, Henry Addington, first viscount Sidmouth
Pellew: '''Pellew''' Sm ISRAEL ([[1758]]-[[1832]]), admiral ; brother of Sir Edward Pellew, first viscount Exmouth; entered the navy, 1771; captured the French flagship, the Bucentaure, at Trafalgar; K.C.B., 1816; admiral, 1830.
Pellew: '''Pellew''' or FELLOW, THOMAS (ft. [[1715]]-[[1738]]X captive in Barbary; was captured off Finisterre in English merchantman by two Sallee rovers, 1715: was converted to Islam and remained in captivity In the sultan's service till 1738, when he escaped and returnee to Cornwall, his native county. In 1739 were published bis experiences, which in regard to detail are more inte resting than authentic.

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Edward Pellham: '''Edward Pellham''' (ft. [[1630]]-[[1631]]), sailor; pub llshed( 1631) a narrative of his residence in Greenland in the previous winter (frequently reprinted),
Edward Pelldtg: '''Edward Pelldtg''' (d. [[1718]]), divine: of Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge: fellow 1664; M.A., 1666: D.D., 1689; prebendary of Westmin ster, 1683-91: rector of Petworth, 1691-1718: a stou .l.-i.-n.lcr of the Anglican church in his writings atrains both Roman catholics and dissenters.
Pelly: '''Pelly''' sin .M H flnt baromt the Hudson's Bay Company; mainly .neutal (1836) in sending out the exploring parties . under Peter Warren Dease and Thomas Simpson (1808-1840), did so much for the discovery ofthe north-west passage and the coast-line of North America: reated baronet.
Pelly: '''Pelly''' Sin LEWIS ([[1826]]-[[1892]]), Indian official; nephew of Sir John Henry Pally; educated st Rngby; entered the Bombay arm utenant 1887; assistant resident at Baroda, 1861-3: served in the Persian war, 1867: secretary of the legation at Teheran; went on a special mission through Afghanistan and BeluchUtun in I860, riding from Persia to India without an escort; political agent and consul at 1861-2, and on the Persian Gulf, 1862-71; K.C.S.L, 1874; despatched as special commissioner to Baroda to Investigate the disordered condition of that e, 1874; was sent to Pesha war as envoy extraordinary, 1877; K.C.B., 1877; returned to England, 1878; conservative M.P. for North Hackney, 1886-92.
Saville Marriott Felly: '''Saville Marriott Felly''' ([[1819]]-[[1895]]), surgeongeneral; brother of Sir Lewis Pelly; educated at Winchester College and Guy's Hospital, London; C.B.; w service in India, retiring as inspector-general of hospitals in the Bombay presidency, 1870.
Robert Pember: '''Robert Pember''' (d. [[1560]]), scholar ; fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, 1524; was one of the great group of scholars at St. John's College, Cambridge, In llrn-y ill's reign who raised that college to the highest place among English centres of learning; taught Roger Ascham Greek; reader in Greek at Trinity College, Gambridge, 1546-60.
Charles Reeoe Pembebton: '''Charles Reeoe Pembebton''' ([[1790]]-[[1840]]), actor and lecturer; seized by the press-gang, 1807; served in the navy seven years; acted in tragic parts, and in later life recited and lectured, chiefly at mechanicsinstitutes,
Christopher Robert Pemberton: '''Christopher Robert Pemberton''' ([[1766]]1822), physician; grandson of Sir Francis Pemberton ; M.D. Oaius College, Cambridge, 1794; F JLO.P., 1796; censor, 1796, 1804, and 1811, and Harveian orator, 1806; published, 1806,A practical Treatise on various Diseases of the Abdominal Viscera
Sir Francis Pemberton: '''Sir Francis Pemberton''' ([[1625]]-[[1697]]), judge; B.A. Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1644: barrister, Inner Temple, 1664, bencher, 1671, Lent reader, 1674; serjeant-atrlaw, 1675; was arrested (1675) by the House of Commons, in spite of the protection of the House of Lords, for appearing in the case of Crisp r. Dalmahoy; knighted, 1675; puisne judge on the king's bench, 1679; lord chief-justice, 1681; chief-justice of the common pleas, 1683: removed from the bench (September 163) and privy council (October 1683) for want of zeal against Lord Russell; by his successful defence of the seven bishops helped to bring about the revolution; thrown into gaol (1689) for an attack on parliamentary privilege in 1682, and lay there until the prorogation.
Henry Pembebton: '''Henry Pembebton''' ([[1694]]-[[1771]]), physician and writer; MJ. Leyden, 1719; employed by Newton to superintend the third edition of the Principia 1726; Gresham professor of physic, 1728; prepared the fifth 4 London Pharmacopoeia for the Royal College of Physicians (published, 1746).
Pemberton: '''Pemberton''' (afterwards FEMBEBTON-LEIGH ),
Baron Kincsdown Thomas: '''Baron Kincsdown Thomas''' ([[1793]]-[[1867]]), a descendant of Sir Francis Pemberton: barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1816; achieved great success In equity: conservative M.P., Rye, 1831-2, Ripon, 1836-43; repeatedly refused honours, including the great seal; created a baron, 1868, and strengthened the appellate tribunal of the House of Lords.
William Pemble: '''William Pemble''' ([[1592]]7-[[1623]]), puritan divine: M.A. Magdalen Hall, Oxford, 1618; an able exponent of Calvinism in his numerous writings, besides being famous as a preacher.
Christopher Pembridge: '''Christopher Pembridge''' (ft. [[1370]]?), Irish annalist; apparently the author ofAnnales Hiberniw (1162-1370). The original manuscript Is in the Bodleian, and was first printed at the end of Onmdeu's Britannia 1607.
Pembridge: '''Pembridge''' 10-J4
Penn: '''Penn'''
Pembridge: '''Pembridge''' or PEMBRUGGE. SIR RICHARD DK . 1375). soldier; fought at Sluys, 1340, at Poitiers, 1356; K.0..1SM,
Earls of Pembroke: '''Earls of Pembroke''' . See ARNULP, yf. [[1090]]-[[1110]] ;
Richard Dk Glare: '''Richard Dk Glare''' , second EARL of the Clare line, d 1176; MARSHAL, WILLIAM, first EARL of the Marshal line, d. 1819: MARSHAL, WILLIAM, second EARL, d. 1231; MARSHAL, RICHARD, third EARL, d. 1234: MARSHAL, UILBKRT, fourth EARL, d. 1241: MARSHAL, WALTKR, fifth KARL, d. 1845; MARSHAL, ANSELM, sixth EARL, d. 1245; VMER DB VALENCE, d. 1324: HASTINGS, LAURENCE, first KARL of the Hastings line, 1318 7-1348; HASTINGS, JOHN, second EARL, 1347-1376; TUDOR, JASPKR, 14317-1495; HERBERT. SIR WILLIAM, first EARL of the Herbert line of the first creation, d. 1469; HKRBKRT, WILLIAM, second EARL, 1460-1491; HERBERT, SIR WILLIAM, first EARL of the Herbert line of the second creation, 15017-1570: HERBERT, HENRY, second EARL, 1534 7-1601: HERBERT, WILLIAM, third EARL, 1680-1630: HERBERT, PHILIP, fourth EARL, 1684-1660; HERBERT, PHILIP, fifth EARL, 1619-1669: HERBERT, PHILIP, seventh EARL, 1653-1683; HKRBKRT, THOMAS, eighth EARL, 1656-1733; HKIIBKRT, KY, ninth EARL, 1693-1751; HKRBKRT, HENRY, tenth EARL, 1734-1794; HERBERT, GEORGE AUGUSTUS, eleventh EARL, 1769-1827: HKRBKRT, GEORGE ROBERT CHARLES, thirteenth EARL, 1860-1895.
Pembroke: '''Pembroke''' titular EARL OP (d. [[1296]]). See WIL-
De Valence Liam: '''De Valence Liam''' .
Countesses of Pembroke: '''Countesses of Pembroke''' . See HERBERT, MAUY, 1666 7-1681; CLIFFORD, ANNE, 1590-1676.
Thomas Pembrooke: '''Thomas Pembrooke''' ([[1662]]7-[[1690]]7), painter; painted small domestic or mythological pictures.
Pence: '''Pence''' 8TER, PENCHESTER, or PENSHURST,
Db Stephen: '''Db Stephen''' (d. [[1299]]), warden of the Cinque ports ; appears as warden after 1271; was a conspicuous and ancoessf ul figure among the minor agents of Edward I's policy, and superintended the laying out of the site and constructing the buildings of New Wiuchelsea, the port which Edward ordered to be constructed to replace Old Winchelsea, which was swallowed up by the sea.

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Penda: '''Penda''' ([[677]] 7-[[665]]), king of the Mercians ; came to the throne, 626, and raised the Mercians from a mere tribe to a powerful people; became the champion of heathenism against Christianity; delegate of the West-Saxons at Oirencester, 628, and (633) defeated the Northumbrians and slew Edwin at Heathfield; reduced the EastSaxons to dependence and (642) slew Oswald, king of the Northumbrians; defeated and slain at Winwaed by Oswy, Oswald's successor.
John Pendaeves: '''John Pendaeves''' ([[1622]]-[[1656]]), puritan controversialist; B.A. Exeter College, Oxford, 1642; anabaptist minister at Abingdon; subsequently a Fifthmonarchy man; publishedArrowes against Babylon (1656), attacking the church of Rome, the English church, and the quakers.
Sir John Pendee: '''Sir John Pendee''' ([[1815]]-[[1896]]X pioneer of submarine telegraphy; engaged as merchant in textile fabrics at Glasgow and Manchester; director of first Atlantic Cable Company, 1856; joint-founder of AngloAmerican Company, 1866; chairman of Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company, to which he personally guaranteed 260,000*.; liberal M.P. for Totnes, 1866-6 (unseated on petition ), and Wick boroughs (liberal), 1878-88, and (liberal unionist) 1892-6; K.C.M.G., 1888; G.C.M.G., 1898.
Richard Pendeeel: '''Richard Pendeeel''' (d. [[1672]]), royalist ; a Staffordshire yeoman; primarily instrumental with his four brothers in the escape of Charles II after Worcester; at Uie Restoration was with them rewarded and pensioned.
Sir Thomas Pendergrass: '''Sir Thomas Pendergrass''' ([[1660]] 7- ?[[709]]). See
Prenderoaht: '''Prenderoaht'''
Henry Pendlebttey: '''Henry Pendlebttey''' ([[1626]]-[[1695]]), dissenting divine; M.A. Christ's College, Cambridge; ejected from Holoome, near Bury, 1662; one of the most learned nonconformists of his day. Most of his works were published posthumously.
James Pendlebuey: '''James Pendlebuey''' (f. [[1758]]7), colonel ; the last officer to bear the title of master-gunner of England, an office which he obtained in 1709.
Fkkdk Pendleton: '''Fkkdk Pendleton''' lMt'K HENRY SNOW ([[1818]]1888), divine; educated at Ghent and St. Aldan's College, It.rkenheud; English chaplain in several foreign towns, ami (1882) rector of St. Sampson's, Guernsey; published Lettres Pastorales 1851.
Henry Pendleton: '''Henry Pendleton''' (d. [[1657]]), Roman catholic controversialist; M.A. Brasenose College, Oxford, 1544: D.D., 1552; a.ealous protestant under Edward VI, and a zealous Romanist under Mary; published two homilies, 1555.
Uther Pendragon: '''Uther Pendragon''' .
Sir Thomas Pengelly: '''Sir Thomas Pengelly''' ([[1675]]-[[1730]]). chief baron of the exchequer; barrister, Inner Temple, 1700, bencher, 1710; appointed king's prime serjeant, 1719; knighted, 1719; judge in 1726: M.P., Cockermouth, 1717 and 1722: died of gaol fever at Taunton.
William Pengelly: '''William Pengelly''' ([[1812]]-[[1894]]), geologist; lectured on mathematics and geology in various parts of Great Britain; P.G.S., 1850; F.R.S., 1863; the geology of Devonshire was his principal study.
Penington: '''Penington'''
Edward Penington: '''Edward Penington''' ([[1667]]-[[1711]]), surveyorgeneral of Pennsylvania, 1700; son of Isaac Penington q. v.l
Penington: '''Penington''' or PENNINGTON, SIR ISAAC ([[1587]] 71660), lord mayor of London; a fishmonger by trade; sheriff in 1638; a staunch puritan; represented the city of London in the Short and Long parliaments, and was chosen lord mayor in 1642 and 1643; his influence in the city of London invaluable to parliament on the outbreak of hostilities in raising loans and supplies for the army; member of the commission for the trial of Charles I, but declined to append his signature to the death-warrant; one of the council of state, 1648; knighted, 1649; died in the Tower of London after the Restoration,
Penington: '''Penington''' or PENNINGTON, ISAAC ([[1616]]1679), puritan and quaker; eldest son of Sir Isaac Penington; joined the Friends, 1657, to the indignation of his father; imprisoned (1660) for refusing the oath of allegiance; suffered several subsequent confinements; published religious treatises.
Sir John Penington: '''Sir John Penington''' ([[1568]]7-[[1646]]), admiral; second cousin of Sir Isaac Peningtou; vice-admiral under Ralegh in the voyage to the Orinoco, 1617; served against Algiers, 1621, under Sir Robert Mansell; commanded (1625) a squadron placed at the disposal of the French king, and intended by Richelieu for service against the Huguenots; knighted, 1634; in command in the Downs (1639) when Troinp violated English neutrality by attacking the Spanish fleet there; superseded by parliament, 1642; remained attached to Charles I, with the nominal rank of lord high admiral, but without any fleet to command.
John Penington: '''John Penington''' ([[1655]]-[[1710]]), quaker ; eldest son of Isaac Penington; engaged in controversy with George Keith (1639 7-1716)
Thomas Penketh: '''Thomas Penketh''' (d. [[1487]]), schoolman ; famous as a theologian and philosopher; D.D. Oxford; teacher of theology at Padua, 1474; a pupil of Duns Scotus, whose works he edited.
John Penkethman: '''John Penkethman''' (fl. [[1623]]-[[1638]]), accountant ; published * Artachthos, or a new booke declaring the Assise or Weight of Bread (1638) and other works.
Aaron Edwin Penley: '''Aaron Edwin Penley''' ([[1807]]-[[1870]]), water-colourpainter; exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1835-57; published various elaborate treatises on his art, some of them illustrated by chromolithography.
Granville Penn: '''Granville Penn''' ([[1761]]-[[1844]]), author; son of Thomas Penn; of Magdalen College, Oxford; clerk in the war department; published a number of competent translations from the Greek, and many theological and semi-scientific works.
James Penn: '''James Penn''' ([[1727]]-[[1800]]), divine; M.A. Balliol College, Oxford, 1752; grammar master of Christ's Hospital, London, 1753-67; vicar of Clavering-cumLangley, 1760-1800; published chiefly miscellaneous tracts and sermons.
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Pennefather: '''Pennefather'''
John Penn: '''John Penn''' O [[729]]-[[1795]]), colonist; grandson of William Penn (1644-1718): lieutenant-governor of Pennsylvania, 1763-71, and 1773-6; tin- predominance of his family in the state i-nde.i lv the American revolution.
John Penn: '''John Penn''' ([[1760]]-[[1834]]), miscellaneous writer ; son of Thomas Peun: created M.A. Clare Hall. Cambridge, 1779, and LL.l). 1811; went to tlel in Buckinghamshire, 17Ht; published poems, plays, and pamphlets.
John Penn: '''John Penn''' ([[1770]]-[[1843]]), engineer: improved the oscillating engine of Aaron Manby
John Penn: '''John Penn''' ([[1805]]-[[1878]]), engineer ; son of John Penn (1770-1843); succeeded his father in the firm of John IVun k Sons at Greenwich.
Kic Penn: '''Kic Penn''' ilAllD ([[1736]]-[[1811]]), colonist; grandson of William 1'enu (1644-1718); deputy-governor of lYnnxylvania. 1771-3.
Richard Penn: '''Richard Penn''' ([[1784]]-[[1863]]), humorist; son of Richard Penn (1736-1811): entered the colonial ofBoe; F.R.S., 1824; published Maxims and Hints for an Angler 1833, and other works.
Thomas Penn: '''Thomas Penn''' ([[1702]]-[[1775]]), colonist : son of William Penn (1644-1718); with his brother succeeded his father as joint- proprietor of Pennsylvania, 1718.
Sir William Penn: '''Sir William Penn''' ([[1621]]-[[1670]]), admiral and general at sea; after some service on the Irish coast was engaged in the pursuit of Prince Rupert, 1651-2; served under Blake in the Dutch war, and at the battle oft* Portland (18 Feb. 1653); while in command of the blue squadron rescued Blake and redeemed the fortunes of the day: as commander of the white squadron had a very important share in the victories of 2-3 June and of 29-31 July, 1653; made one of thecommissioners for ordering and managing the affairs of the admiralty and navy December 1653: appointed general and commanderin-chief of the fleet directed to act against the Spanish West Indies in conjunction with General Robert Venables , 1654; failed in an attack on St. Domingo in April 1655, but captured Jamaica in May; on his return to England was committed to the Tower of London, ostensibly for returning home without leave; released after a few weeks on making an abject submission; retired to his estates in Munster, where he remained in secret correspondence with the royalists until the eve of the Restoration; knighted at the Restoration, and made a commissioner of the navy; as Pepys's superior officer came in for a good deal of abuse in Pepys's Diary; accompanied the Duke of York (1666) to the fleet and served with him in the campaign against the Dutch, with title of great captain commander: probably drew upThe Duke of York's Sailing and Fighting Instructions(code of instructions); present at the battle of Lowestoft (3 June 1665), but incurring undeserved censure, was not employed again afloat, though he continued in the navy office till his death.
William Penn: '''William Penn''' ([[1644]]-[[1718]]), quaker and founder of Pennsylvania: son of Sir William Penn: educated at Christ Church, Oxford; from early boyhood he united a taste for athletic sports with a strong bent towards mystical pietism; sent down from Oxford for nonconformity, 1661; after some time spent in travel and naval service was admitted a student at Lincoln's Inn, 1665; attached himself to the quakers, 1667: committed to the Tower of London, 1668, for publishing his once celebratedSandy Foundation Shaken in which he assailed the Athanasian doctrine of the Trinity, the Anselmian rationale of the atonement, and the Oalvinistic theory of justification; wrote in the Tower No Cross no Crown (1669), an eloquent and learned dissertation upon the Christian duty of self-sacrifice (frequently reprinted); his release obtained by his father, July 1669, through the intercession of the Duke of York; suffered frequent persecutions and imprisonments and exerted himself to lighten the hardships of the quakers; turned his thoughts seriously to America as a refuge from persecution for his co-religionists, and (1682) obtained grants of East New Jersey and of Pennsylvania by letters patent, and as proprietor and governor was invested by the charter with executive and legislative power; formed a Free Society of Traders of Pennsylvania 1682, and framed, in concert with Algernon Sidney, a constitution and code of laws for the colony, by which all modes of religious worship compatible with monotheiHm and religious liberty were to IK- tolerated: nailed for A:: mber 1883) and foiichnliii a treaty with tin- Lrnni I-nupe Indians; the population of his mlony increased by a steady Influx of bunlgnntl from Germany, Holland, and Scandinavia, as well as from tin- British Isles; returned to England, 1684, hoping much from the accession of James II, whom he iHli.-vfl to be a sincere advocate of toleration, his hopes U-iuir fluttered by James II from motives of policy; being frequently closeted for hours with the king, was denounced as a Jesuit by some, and courted as a royal favourite by others; lias been charged on insufficient evidence by Lord Macaulay with having accepted the odious office of extorting from the families of theTauntou Maids the ransom assigned by James H's queen to her maids of honour: interceded with James II for the fellows of Magdalen, and endeavoured to procure the release of the seven bishops; was nevertheless summoned before the council on the Revolution as an adherent of the fugitive king, and was held to bail; remained, however, in London in constant communication with Lord Sidney and other friends at court until he obtained (1693) a formal assurance of William Ill's goodwill towards him: resumed the practice of itinerant preaching, 1693, and undertook literary work; returned to Pennsylvania (1699) with the intention of settling there for the rest of his life; came to England (1701) to oppose a bill for converting the province into a crown colony; he was well received by Queen Anne, and resided successively at Knightsbridge, at Brentford, and at Ruscomb, where he died. He was buried at Jordans, near Chalfont St. Giles. His piety was profound, and though he bad little or no interest in humane learning for its own sake, his knowledge of the Christian and pre-Christian mystics was considerable, and enabled him to give to the doctrine of the light within a certain philosophical breadth. His theological polemics, though for the most part occupied with questions of ephemeral importance, evince no small controversial power. His works were numerous; a collective edition appeared in 1726, with a life by Joseph Besse
William Penn: '''William Penn''' ([[1776]]-[[1845]]), author ; elder son of Richard Penn (1736-1811); of St. John's College, Cambridge; wrote for the Gentleman's Magazine and the Anti-Jacobin
Richard Pennant: '''Richard Pennant''' , BARON PKNRHTN ([[1737]]?1808), whig M.P. for Petersfleld, 1761, Liverpool, 1767, 1768, 1774, and 1784; created baron, 1783; did much to develop the Welsh slate trade in Carnarvonshire.
Thomas Pennant: '''Thomas Pennant''' ([[1726]]-[[1798]]), traveller and naturalist; of Queen's College, Oxford; travelled on the continent and in Ireland and Scotland: drew other tooriste to the highlands by hisTour in Scotland (1771). His name stands high among naturalists of the eighteenth century. His British Zoology 1766 (new edit. 1812) and hisHistory of Quadrupeds 1781 (3rd edit., 1793), long remained classical works. Gilbert White published hisSelborne* in the form of letters to Pennant and Dames Barrington
Alexander Pennecttix: '''Alexander Pennecttix''' (16M-17SSX Physician and poet: M.D: possessed an estate In Tweeddale, where he practised as a physician; published satires and other pieces, often coarse, but full of humour; his works reprinted (1762).
Alexander Pennecttiz: '''Alexander Pennecttiz''' (rf. [[1730]]), poet; possibly nephew of Alexander Pennecuik (1653-1722); author of several meritorious poems and satires: dil in want after a life of dissipation.
Catherine Pennefather: '''Catherine Pennefather''' ([[1818]]-[[1893]]), hymnwriter; daughter of Rear-admiral James William King; married William Pennefather, 1847; after her husband's death carried on his religious work at Mildmay Park, Islington. ** "3
Edward Pennefathek: '''Edward Pennefathek''' ([[1774]] 7-[[1847]]X Irish judge; brother of Richard Penuefatber (OTS-1B*) ; M.A. Dublin, 1832: called to the Irish bar, 1796: bencher of King's Inns, Dublin, 1S29; solicitor-general for Ireland, 1836 and 1841; chief-justice of the queen** bench, 1841, retiring, 1846.
Sir John Lysaght Pennefatheb: '''Sir John Lysaght Pennefatheb''' ([[1800]]-[[1873]]), general; cousin of Richard Pennefather ( 1773-1859)q. T.J;
Pennefather: '''Pennefather''' 1026
Pejtry: '''Pejtry''' the army, 1818: commanded a brigade at Alma * division at Inkermau, where he bore the brunt of jbt wttogSeat credit; G.O.B, 1867.
Iuc Pennefather: '''Iuc Pennefather''' 1IARD([[1808]]-[[1849]]), politician ; -on of Ricliani rciinefather (1773-1859): B.A. ford, 1828: entered at Lincoln's Inn, for Ireland, 1845.
Pew: '''Pew''' lfEFATHBR. RICHARD ([[1773]]-[[1859]]), Irish jndfft; B.A. Dublin, 1794: called to the Irish bor, 1795; aDDoiafeed chief baron of the Irish exchequer, 1821: wit on the bench for thirty-eight years.
William Pennefather: '''William Pennefather''' ([[1816]]-[[187]]S), divine; son o( Richard Pennefather (1773-1859): B.A. Trinity Cottage, Dublin, 1840: incumbent of Christ Church, S3L 1858, of St. Jude's, Mildmay Park, Islington, 1864; commenced at Barnet, and continued at Mildmay Park, conferences on missionary enterprise, which gave rise to many permanent organisations for home and foreign mission work.
Pekwethorne: '''Pekwethorne''' Sm JAMES ([[1801]]-[[1871]]), architect: employed by government from 1832 to prepare plans for improvement* in the metropolis: his designs thought too extensive to be adopted in their entirety, but New Oxford Street and Kndell Street carried into execution from them; knighted, 1870; did much important work in connection with government buildings,
John Pbnnethorne: '''John Pbnnethorne''' ([[1808]]-1 [[888]]X architect and mathematician: brother of Sir James Pennethorne; But discovered (18) the incorrectness of the general belief that the system of design in Greek architecture was absolutely rectilinear. _f, WILLIAM, LORD KiNLorn (1801-1872), Scottish judge; educated at Glasgow University; raised to the bench, 1858: author of religious works in prose and

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Fitzgerald John: '''Fitzgerald John''' ([[1782]]-[[1848]]), writer ; wrote comedies, tragedies, and epic poems: published an autobiography, "The Tale of a Modern Genius(1827), under the pseudonym of Sylvaticus
Penwington: '''Penwington'''
Pennington: '''Pennington''' Sm ISAAC ([[1745]]-[[1817]]), physician ; fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, 1768; M.A., 1770; M.D., 1777; appointed professor of chemistry at Cambridge, 1773; F.R.C.P., 1779; Harveian orator, 1783; regius professor of physic, 1793; knighted, 1796.
Pej: '''Pej''' finifGTOH, JAMES ([[1777]]-[[1862]]), writer on currency and banking; engaged by the treasury to regulate the West Indian currency, 1833; frequently consulted by government on questions of currency and finance.
Penntngton: '''Penntngton''' Sm JOHN (d. [[1470]]), soldier; fought In Scotland and for the Lancastrians during the civil war; presented by Henry VI with a cup, known as the luck of Muncaster(still preserved at Muncaster Castle).
Peithington: '''Peithington''' Sm JOHN, first BARUN MUNCASTKR in the peerage of Ireland and fifth baronet (1737-1813), dooendant of Sir John Peutiington (d. 1470); entered the army, 1766; M.P., Milbourne Port, 1781, 1784, and 1790: follower of Lord North; M.P., Colchester, 1796, Westmorland, 1806, 1807, and 1813, supporting Pitt; created an Irish peer, 1783.
Sir Lowther Pennington: '''Sir Lowther Pennington''' , second BARON
Ikr: '''Ikr''' anil sixth baronet ([[1745]]-[[1818]]), brother of Sir John Peuuington, first baron Muncaster; entered the army, 1764: general, 1808.
Peh: '''Peh''' 1CINGTON, MONTAGU ([[1762]]-[[1849]]), biographer and editor; M.A. Trinity College, Oxford, 1784; vicar of Northbourne, 1806-49; perpetual curate of St. George's Chapel, Deal, 1814-49; wroteMemoirs(1807) of hi* aunt, Elizabeth Carter Vq.v., and edited her letters and the Work* (1809) of Catherine Talbot
Edward Pekky: '''Edward Pekky''' ([[1714]]-[[1791]]X portrait and hintorical painter: foundation member of the Royal Academy of Art*, 1768, and it* first professor of painting.
John Pewwy: '''John Pewwy''' (*. ISSO ?X successively* blshof Bangor and Carlisle; of Lincoln College, Oxford; LL.D. Cambridge: consecrated bishop of Bangor in 1504; tr.n.slatwl to Carlisle, 1508.
John Penny: '''John Penny''' ([[1803]]-[[1885]]), journalist: edited the 4 Sherborne Journal 1828-58.
Nicholas Penny: '''Nicholas Penny''' ([[1790]]-[[1858]]), brigadier-general: ! served with tho utmost distinction throughout the siege ! of Bhurtpore (1825), the first Sikh war (1846-8), and the Indian mutiny; C.B., 1846; second class brigadier, 1851; killed by the mutineers while commanding the Meerut division.
Thomas Penny: '''Thomas Penny''' (d. [[1589]]), botanist and entomologist; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1559; prebendary of St. Paul's, London, 1560 (deprived for nonconformity, 1577).
John Pennycttick: '''John Pennycttick''' (d. [[1849]]), brigadier-general : served in Java (1811), Afghanistan (1839), Aden (1841), and in the second Sikh war (1848-9); K.H., 1837: O.B., 1839; killed at Chillianwalla.
John Farrell Pennycttick: '''John Farrell Pennycttick''' ([[1829]]-[[1888]]), general: eldest son of John Pennycuick: served in the Crimea (1854-6), in the Indian mutiny (1867), and in China (1860); C.B., 1861; general, 1886.
John Pennyman: '''John Pennyman''' ([[1628]]-[[1706]]), pseudo-quaker : fought for Charles I in the civil war; joined the quakers, c. 1658; claimed a special portion of the inner light and (1670) was committed to prison for burning quaker books in the Royal Exchange; married Mary Boreman, his deceased wife's sister, 1671: wrote with her several works, including The Quakers Rejected 1676.
Pennyman: '''Pennyman''' Sm WILLIAM, first baronet ([[1607]]1643), royalist; of Christ Church, Oxford, and the Inner Temple, 1623; created baronet, 1628; bencher, Gray's Inn, 1639; sat in the Short and Long parliaments for Richmond, 1640; disabled from sitting, 1642: fought at Edgehill, 1642; appointed governor of Oxford, 1643.
Baron Penrhyn: '''Baron Penrhyn''' ([[1737]] ?-[[1808]]). See PENNANT,
Richard: '''Richard'''
Penrose: '''Penrose''' Sm CHARLES VINIOOMBE ([[1759]]-[[1830]]), vice-admiral; rear-admiral, 1813; placed in command of a squadron co-operating with the army in the Peninsula; chief in command in the Mediterranean, 1814 and 1816; K.O.B. and G.O.M.G., 1816; vice-admiral, 1821.
Elizabeth Penrose: '''Elizabeth Penrose''' ([[1780]]-[[1837]]), writer for the young: daughter of Edmund Oartwright; married John Penrose, 1814. She wrote school histories of England (1823) and France (1828), under the pseudonym of Mrs. Markham taking that name from the village where her aunts resided.
Francis Penrose: '''Francis Penrose''' ([[1718]]-[[1798]]), medical writer; practised surgery for many years at Bicester; a voluminous writer of pamphlets upon scientific subjects cognate to medicine.
John Penrose: '''John Penrose''' ([[1778]]-[[1859]]), divine; of Exeter and Corpus Christi Colleges, Oxford; M.A., 1802; held several preferments, including the vicarage of Langton-byWragby, 1802-59; published theological and religious works.
Thomas Penrose: '''Thomas Penrose''' ([[1742]]-[[1779]]), poet; of Wadharn College, Oxford; rector of Beckington-cum-Standerwick, 1777-9; wrote mainly imitations of Collins and Gray, but in several poems dealt in a natural vein with his disappointments in life.

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John Penrttddock: '''John Penrttddock''' ([[1619]]-[[1655]]), royalist: of Queen's College, Oxford, and Gray's Inn; a Wiltshire gentleman, who fought along with his father and brother for Charles I; joined the abortive insurrection of 1655, and was surprised and taken at South Molton and beheaded at Exeter.
John Penry: '''John Penry''' ([[1559]]-[[1593]]), Welsh puritan; B.A. Peterhouse, Cambridge, 1584; M.A. St. Alban Hall, Oxford, 1686; while at the university adopted puritanism ii its most extreme Calvinistic form: was brought before the court of high commission (1687) for attacking the Welsh clergy, and sent to prison for twelve day s; resolved, in conjunction with John Udall, Job Throckmorton, and the printer, Robert Waldegrave, to pursue the attack against the bishops
Penshurst: '''Penshurst''' 1027
Perceval: '''Perceval''' iiiilfr thrp-.-iLlojiyinousBipiuvtiiroof Martin M.: and so became rhief author and supt'rintoii.li-ia of a soriSS of pamphlets in which the bishopsdignity lessly outraged by means of coarse sarcasm and homely wit; tied to Scotland, being suspected of having written the Mar-PMaU- tra.-t-s 169U: returned to Lond..n. 15'J2, and was arrested and hanged on the charge oi rebellion by his publications while settled In Scotland. 7 xllT. 846
Penshurst: '''Penshurst''' i: YRI.NS See SMYTHX, PKRCY CLIS
Ton: '''Ton''' ; SVDNI-V, lirst HAKON, [[1780]]-[[1865]]; SMYTHH, GBOROK - i KI i'KitifK I'M. second BAROX, 1818-1857; SMYTIIK, l'i:i: v KI.I.KN I'm UKRICK Viu.i.i. third BARON, 1826-1869.
Pen: '''Pen''' 8HUR8T, STKPHEN UK (d. [[1899]]). See Pw (.KSTKI:.
Joseph Barclay Pentland: '''Joseph Barclay Pentland''' ([[1797]]-[[1878]]), traveller; educated at Armagh and Paris University; in company with (Sir) Woodbine Parish surveyed a large portion of the Bolivian Andes, 1826-7, and explored other South American districts.
Stephen Pekton: '''Stephen Pekton''' ([[1639]]-[[1706]]), divine; of Winchester College and New College, Oxford; fellow of New College, Oxford, 1659-78; M.A., 1667; principal of St. Edmund Hall, Oxford, 1676-84; rector of Glympton, 1684-93; rector of Worth-by-Ripou, 1693-1706: published miscellaneous works.
Dolly Pentreath: '''Dolly Pentreath''' ([[1686]]-[[1777]]). See JBFKERY,
Dorothy: '''Dorothy'''
Samuel Peploe: '''Samuel Peploe''' ([[1668]]-[[1752]]), bishop of Chester ; M.A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1693; a strong whig in politics; according to tradition, won the favour of George I by refusing to cease praying for him while Preston was in the hands of the Jacobites, although threatened with instant death; nominated (1718) warden of the collegiate church of Manchester; bishop of Chester, 1726-52.
John Henry Pepper: '''John Henry Pepper''' ([[1821]]-[[1900]]), exhibitor of 'Pepper's Ghost educated at King's College School, London; analytical chemist and lecturer to Royal Polytechnic, London, 1848, and honorary director, c. 18521872; began to exhibit (1862) optical illusion known as Pepper's Ghost invented (1858) by Henry Dircks; published popular scientific works and other writings.
Sir William Pepperell: '''Sir William Pepperell''' , first baronet ([[1696]]1759), thehero of Louisburg; born in New England; distinguished himself in 1745 as commander of the colonial force which captured the strong fortress of Louisburg from the French; created baronet, 1746; promoted lieutenant-general, 1759.
John Christopher Pepusch: '''John Christopher Pepusch''' ([[1667]]-[[1752]]), professor of music and composer; born at Berlin; came to London, 1688; as a composer was overshadowed by Handel; famous as a teacher of the science of harmony, many notable musicians being among his pupils; Mus. Doc. Oxford, 1713: became organist to the Charterhouse, London, 1737, where he took up his abode,
Henry Pepwell: '''Henry Pepwell''' (d. [[1540]]), printer and stationer ; carried on business in St. Paul's Churchyard, London, 1618-40.
Sir Charles Christopher Pepys: '''Sir Charles Christopher Pepys''' , first BARL OF OoTTKNHAM and third baronet (1781-1851), lord chancellor; nephew of Sir Lucas Pepys: of Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge; LL.B., 1803; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1804; bencher, 1826; whig M.P. for Higham Ferrars, 1831, for Malton, September 1831-6; solicitor-general, 1834; master of the rolls, 1834-6; privy councillor, 1834; lord-chancellor, 1836-41; created baron, 18:16: resigned office, 1841; on the retirement of the Peel ministry in 1846, reappointed lord chancellor under Lord John Huesell; created Karl of Oottenham, 1860.
Pep: '''Pep''' tfS, HENRY ([[1783]]-[[1860]]), successively bishop of Sodor and Man and of Worcester; brother of Sir Charles Christopher Pepys, first earl of Cottenham; RA. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1804; fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge; M.A., 1807; D.D.,1840; consecrated bishop of Sodor and Man, 1840; translated to Worcester, 1841.
Pepy: '''Pepy''' 8, SIR LUCAS, first t..ir..i..-t t I7r.' in*!), physi cian; "i KU.I,. M.D.. 1774: physician ex trn....iv 111. 1777: .)!," Ill II. Kunity, 178* 9 and 1804; physician in ordinary, 1799; physician-general of the army, 1794; president, College of Physicians, 1804 M.
Pept: '''Pept''' 8, SIR 1UCHARD (IMS?- [[1659]]), lord chief. justiceof Ireland;.-: Temple (treasurer, IMS): sat In the Short parliament for Sodbury, 1640; serjeantat-law, 1654; baron of the exchequer, 1644; appointed lord ohief.justlce of Ireland, 1664.
Samuel Pepys: '''Samuel Pepys''' (lGM-[[1703]]),dlarlKt; son of John Pepys, a London tailor, was educated at St. Paul's School, I-ondon, and Trinity Hall and Magdalene College, Cambridge; M.A., 1660; entered the family of his father's first cousin, Sir Edward Montagu (afterwards first Earl of Sandwich), 1666;clerk of the king's ships and a clerk of the privy seal, 1660; surveyor-general of the victualling office, 1666, in which capacity he showed himself an energetic official and a zealous reformer of abases; committed to the Tower of London on charge of complicity with the popish plot, and deprived of his offices, 1679, bat released, 1680; secretary of the admiralty, 1686; deprived of the secretaryship of the admiralty at the revolution, after which he lived in retirement, chiefly at Clapham. Fifty volumes of his manuscript* are in the Bodleian Library, Oxford. His Diary remained in cipher in Magdalene College, Cambridge, until 1825. when it- was deciphered by John Smith and edited by Lord Braybrooke. An enlarged edition by Mynors Bright appeared in 1875-9, and the whole, except a few passages which cannot be printed, was published in eight volumes (1893, 4c.) by Mr. Henry B. Wheatley.
Pepy: '''Pepy''' 8, WILLIAM HASLEDINE ([[1776]]-[[1866]]), man of science; descended from Sir Richard Pepys; an original manager of the London Institution (was honorary secretary, 1821-4). He invented many important devices in chemical apparatus, including the present forms of mercury gasometer and water gasholder.
John Perbtjrn: '''John Perbtjrn''' (Jf. [[1316]]-[[1343]]), admiral; appointed admiral north of the Thames, 1317 and 1381; M.P. for Yarmouth, 1321 and 1324; probably fought at Sluys, 1340.
Alexander Perceval: '''Alexander Perceval''' ([[1787]]-[[1858]]), sergeant-atarms of the House of Lords: of Trinity College, Dublin; conservative M.P. for Sligo, 1831-41; lord of the treasury, 1841; sergeant-at-arms, 1841-58.
Arthur Philip Perceval: '''Arthur Philip Perceval''' ([[1799]]-[[1863]]), divine ; B.A. Oriel CoUege, Oxford, 1880; B.O.L., 1884; fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, 1821-5; chaplain to George IV, William IV, and Victoria till his death; published slight theological works and Origiues Hibernicae 1849, in which he identified Ireland with the Patmos of Revelation.

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Sir John Perceval: '''Sir John Perceval''' , first EARL OF EOMONT, first VISCOUKT PKRCKVAL, first BARON PERCEVAL, and fifth baronet (1683-1748), great-grandson of Sir Philip Perceval; of Magdalen College, Oxford; F.R&, 1702; sat in the Irish parliament for Cork, 1704-18; created a baron, 1716, viscount, 1723, and earl in the Irish peerage, 1733; M.P., Harwich, 1787-34; aided James Edward Oglethorpe in establishing the colony of Georgia (trustees incorporated by royal charter, 1738); his portrait painted by Kneller.
Sir John Perceval: '''Sir John Perceval''' , second EARL or BOMOXT, first BARON LOVBL AND HOLLAND, and sixth baronet (1711-1770), eldest son of Sir John Perceval, first earl of Kgmont; sat in the Irish House of Commons as member for Dingle Icouch, 1731-48; M.P., Westminster, 1741 Weobley, 1747, Bridgwater, 1754 and 1761; joined Frederick, prince of Wales, and (1748-9), became the most prominent leader of opposition; created TJarou Lovel and Holland of Eumore, 1768; first lord of the admiralty, 1763, resigning in 1766 on account of his dissatisfaction with Chatham; published political pamphl.H.
Perceval: '''Perceval''' 8m PHILIP ([[1606]]-[[1647]]X poUtieian ; son of Richard Perceval: knighted, 16B8: lost an extensive property in Ireland owing to the rebellion of 1641: opposed Charles's Intention of granting the demands of the insurgents in order to employ them in Bngund: joined the parliamentary party in 1644, obtaining a 3u2
Perceval: '''Perceval''' 1028
Percy: '''Percy''' eat in the House of Commons as member for Newport, Cornwall, where be threw In his lot with the moderate presbyterian*; compelled to retire into the country owing to his opposition to the independents, September 1647.
Richard Perceval: '''Richard Perceval''' ([[1550]]-[[1620]]). colonist and politician; educated at St. Paul's School, London. reWarded with a pentioD for deciphering (1586) packets contain ing the fl rat tare news of the Spanish Armada; member of the Virginian Company; author of the well-known SpanUh-KnglUh dictionary, Bibliotheca Hispanlca 1591.
Robert Perceval: '''Robert Perceval''' ([[1756]]-[[1839]]), physician aud chemist: descended from Sir Philip Perceval; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1777; MJ. Edinburgh, 1780; Bret professor of chemistry, Dublin University, 1786-1805: helped to found the Royal Irish Academy (becoming secretary); physician-general to the forces in Ireland, 1819; published a few contributions to chemistry.
Spencer Perceval: '''Spencer Perceval''' ([[1762]]-[[1812]]), statesman; of Sir John Perceval, second earl of Egmont fa. v.; educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge; M.A., 1781; called to the bar: joined the midland circuit; obtained crown briefs on the trial of Thomas Paine, 1792, and that of Home Tooke, 1794; counsel to the board of admiralty, 1794; king's counsel, 1796; M.P., Northampton, 1796: supported Pitt In Parliament; solicitor-general under Addington, 1801; attorney-general, 1802; during Addingtons administration defended the ministry in the Commons, almost single-handed, against Pitt, Pox, and Windbam; retained office on Pitt's return to power; resigned on Pitt's death, 1806; chancellor of the exchequer mider the Duke of Portland, 1807; successful with his budget, his scheme to convert the three-percent, stock into terminable annuities being generally approved; succeeded the Duke of Portland as prime minister, 1809, but found great difficulty in forming a minUtry owing to the dissatisfaction of Canning and jh; the government formed by him generally as weak; saved his position after the disastrous It of the Walcheren expedition (1809) by forcing its r. Lord Chatham, to resign office; framed a successful budget, and, in spite of strong opposition to the continuance of the war, insisted that it must go on; though much disliked by George, prince of Wales, was retained in office by him when he became regent, 1811, on finding that be could not displace him (Perceval) without sacrificing his (the prince's) personal friends; made banknotes legal tender, July 1811, on the ground that the value of gold had appreciated owing to the drain on it for military payments: opposed In the cabinet by Lord Wellesley, who thought he was ruining the Peninsular army by bis niggardliness: assassinated, 11 May 1812, in the lobby of the House of Commons by one John Bellingham, a bankrupt, who had a grievance against government,
John Percival: '''John Percival''' (d. [[1516]]?), provincial of the Franciscans in England; D.D. Oxford, 1601; provincial, 1WS.
John Percival: '''John Percival''' (fl. [[1530]]-[[1550]]), Carthusian author; studied at Oxford and Cambridge; publishedCompendium Divini Amoris 1530; prior of the Carthusian booje at Paris, 1650.
Robert Percival: '''Robert Percival''' ([[1765]]-[[1826]]), traveller and writer; captain in the army; fought at Cape of Good Hope, 1796-7, and published A n Account Of that country 1804; visited Ceylon, 1797, and publishedAn Account of Qeyton 1803.
Thomas Percival: '''Thomas Percival''' ([[1719]]-[[1762]]), antiquary; a Lancashire country gentleman; contributed papers on the antiquities of northern England to the Royal Society and the Society of Antiquaries. xliv. 3831 P1ROIVAL, THOMAS (1740-1804), physician and author; practised medicine in Manchester, and published Medical BthioV 1803 (new edit 1849). His works were edited with a memoir. 1807.
Alan Perot: '''Alan Perot''' (rf. [[1660]]), master of St. John's College Cambridge: sou of Sir Henry Percy, fourth earl of Northumberland; chosen second master of St. John's Coltoge Cambridge, 1616, bat resigned, 1618; given a house M garden at Stepney by Heury VIII, with various prer;t: r
Sir Algernon Percy: '''Sir Algernon Percy''' , tenth EARL OF NORTHUM-
Bbrlahd: '''Bbrlahd''' ([[1601]]-[[1668]]), elder son of Sir Henry Percy, ninth earl of Northumberland: of St. John's College, Cambridge; K.B., 1616; M.P., Sussex, 1624, Chichester, 1(525 and 1626; K.U., 1635; admiral of the fleet, 1636; lord high admiral, 1638; became (1639), on the eve of the Scottish war, LiMirral of all the forces south of the Trent, but a- diMitUtiil with Charles I's policy; opposed the di.-solutiou of the Short parliament, and in the Long parliament gradually drew to the side of the opposition; accepted (1642) a place In the parliamentary committee of safety, and endeavoured to promote a reconciliation with Charles I; appointed (1644) one of the committee of both kingdoms; became guardian of Charles I's two youngest children, 1645; one of the commissioners appointed to negotiate with Charles I at Newport, 1648; subsequently headed the opposition in the House of Lords to Charles I's trial; under the Commonwealth and protectorate remained rigidly aloof from public affaire; privy councillor after the Restoration; called by Clarendon the proudest man alive
Sir Algernon Percy: '''Sir Algernon Percy''' , fourth DUKE OK NORTHr.MHKiiLA.vn and first BARON PRUDHOE (1792-1865), second son of Sir Hugh Percy, second duke of Northumj berland; entered navy, 1805; created baron, 1816; ! travelled in the East; hon. D.O.L. Oxford, 1841; sucI ceeded his brother as duke, 1847; first lord of the adj miralty, 1852-3; K.G., 1853; admiral, 1862; F.R.S. and member of many other learned societies; prompted by his i love of learning to bear the expense of preparing and I printing the gigantic Arabic Lexicon of Edward William Lane (first volume published, 1863).
Lady Elizabeth Percy: '''Lady Elizabeth Percy''' ([[1667]]-[[1722]]), only surviving daughter and sole heiress of Josceline Percy, eleventh and last earl of Northumberland; was married (1679) to Henry Cavendish, earl of Ogle; married (1681) to Thomas Thynne, but before the consummation of the marriage fled to Lady Temple at the Hague for protection, after which Thynne was assassinated by a rival suitor; married (1682) to Sir Charles Seymour, sixth duke of Somerset
George Percy: '''George Percy''' ([[1580]]-[[1632]]), author and colonist ; son of Sir Henry Percy, eighth earl of Northumberland ; took part in the colonisation of Virginia, 1606; deputy-governor, 1609-10 and 1611. He wrote (c. 1625) A true Relation of affairs in the colony in refutation of the account by John Smith (1580-1631)
Henry Percy: '''Henry Percy''' , seventh BARON PKRCY by tenure ( 1228 ?-1272), eldest son of Sir William de Percy, sixth baron Percy; fought for Henry III at Northampton and at Lewes.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , first BARON PERCY OF ALN-
Wick: '''Wick''' by writ ([[1272]] ?-[[1315]]), son of Henry Percy, seventh baron Percy by tenure; took an important part in the Scottish wars of Edward I; knighted, 1296: present at Bannockburn, 1314.
Henry Percy: '''Henry Percy''' , second BARON PERCY OF ALNWICK (1299 7-1352), elder son of Sir Henry Percy, first baron Percy; appointed warden of the Scottish marches, 1328; along with his father made the Percies the hereditary guardians of the north; largely helped to secure the victory of Neville's Cross, 1346.
Henry Percy: '''Henry Percy''' , third BARON PERCY OF ALNWICK (1322-1368), eldest son of Henry Percy, second baron Percy; employed on several occasions as warden of the Scottish marches.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , called HOTSPUR ([[1364]]-[[1403]]), eldest son of Sir Henry Percy, first earl of Northumberland; knighted, 1377; associated with his father as warden of the marches, 1384; Invested with the Garter, 1387; taken prisoner (August 1388) by the Scots at Otterburn, but free and in command on the borders before July 1389; assisted (1399) in placing Henry IV on the throne, and as a reward was appointed justiciary of North Wales; with his father and George Dunbar, earl of March, completely defeated the Scots at Humbledon Hill (Homildoun Hill), 1402; being already discontented with Henry IV, was further annoyed by being forbidden to ransom his brother-in-law, Sir Edmund de Mortimer, on which a quarrel ensued at the October parliament; though an outward reconciliation was effected, revolted
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Percy: '''Percy''' with his father, June 1403, and after Riving out for a time th.it Richard II was in hits camp, proclaimed king Jvlmnndof March; was supported by his pn-on. -r, Douglas (captured at Humbledou Hill), and by Owen ; defeated (16 June) and slain by Henry IV at the battle of Shrewsbury.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , first EARL OF NORTHUMBKR-
Lvxii: '''Lvxii''' (1 [[342]]- [[140]]HX elder sou of Henry Percy, third baron Percy; K.G., 1366; took part in the French war, and acted as warden of marches: In com mon with Lancaster took up the cause of Wycliffe, being attacked in consequence by the London populace, 1377; marshal of England, 1377; created earl, 1377, thus becoming earl-marshal: quarrelled with his ally, Lancaster, 1381, being offended by his making a truce with the Scots, the violent dispute which ensued being only composed by Richard ll's order; supported Richard Il's assumption of despotic power, 1397, but was alienated by his violence, and joined Henry of Lancaster with a large force on his landing in Yorkshire: made earl-constable by Henry, and given the Isle of Man in fief; revolted (1403) with his son, Sir Henry Percy, called Hotspur; differences, however, having arisen chiefly in regard to Scottish affairs, submitted after Hotspur's defeat and death at Shrewsbury, and (1404) was pardoned and restored to bis offices, except the constableship, and to his possessions, with the exception of grants made by Henry IV; conspired with Owen Glendower and Sir Edmund de Mortimer and was declared a traitor, 1406; tied to Scotland, his revolt being crushed; again invaded England, 1408, and was defeated and slain, 20 Feb., on Bramham Moor.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , second EARL OF NORTHUMBER-
Land: '''Land''' ([[1394]]-[[1456]]), only sou of Sir Henry Percy, called Hotspur; restored to his dignities and estates (1416) by Henry V; appointed warden of the east marches, and on the death of Henry V became a member of the council of regency, 1422; his later years disquieted by the feud between the Percies and the Nevilles; fell at St. Albans fighting against the Duke of York.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , third EARL OF NORTHUMBKR-
Land: '''Land''' ([[1421]]-[[1461]]), son of Sir Henry Percy, second earl of Northumberland; appointed warden of the east marches, 1439; defeated and slew the Duke of York at Wakefield, 1460; with Queen Margaret defeated Warwick at St. Albans, 1461: slain at Towton.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , fourth EARL OF NORTHUM-
Bkrland: '''Bkrland''' ([[1446]]-[[1489]]), only son of Sir Henry Percy, third earl of Northumberland; confined in the Fleet by Ed ward IV and afterwards in the Tower of London; restored to his earldom, 1469, and appointed warden of the eastern marches; received many favours from Richard III, but was not loyal to him, and, being taken at Bos worth, at once became an adherent of Henry VII; killed near Thirsk, in a contest with the commons of Yorkshire.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' (ALGERNON), fifth EARL OF
Northumberland: '''Northumberland''' ([[1478]]-[[1527]]), eldest sou of Sir Henry Percy, fourth earl of Northumberland; K.B., 1481; fought against the Cornish rebels at Blackheath, 1497; appointed warden-general of the eastern marches, 1503; served in France (1513) with a great retinue; member of the council of the north, 1522.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' (ALGERNON), sixth EARL OF
Northumbkrland: '''Northumbkrland''' ([[1502]] ?-[[1537]]),son of Sir Henry Percy, fifth earl of Northumberland; knighted, 1619; warden of the eastern and western marches, 1527; arrested Wolsey, 1530: K.G., 1631: lord president of the council of the north, 1536; unlike his mother and brothers, remained loyal during the Pilgrimage of Grace (1537).
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , eighth EARL OF NORTHUM
Bkrland: '''Bkrland''' ([[1532]] ?-[[1585]]), brother of Sir Thomas Percy, seventh earl of Northumberland; M.P., Morpeth, 1554; knighted, 1567; took part in the war against the Scots (1559-60) and remained loyal during his brother's lion, 1569, but in 1571 began to intrigue with Mary Queen of Scots; arrested, 1671; released, 1573; commenced fresh intrigues, and (1584) was sent to the Tower of London, when he was found shot through the heart. A verdict of suicide was returned.
Sir Henry Percy: '''Sir Henry Percy''' , ninth EARL OF NORTHUM-
Berland: '''Berland''' ([[1561]]-[[1632]]), eldest son of Sir Henry Percy, eighth earl of Northumberland q. v.l; earned by his dentine experiment- the sobriquet of The Wizard Earl: ;j. v. dedicated In the Low Countries under Leicester. 1585-, and against the Spanish Armada, 1188; served at Ortend, 1600; although a protestant, WM diatUfled i:im.- breatmeol,,i the K.,m.m oMbottM! ft-r t:.,A der plot was tried for mtoprUiou of treaMO and ned to imprisonment for life; was released, 1611, but took no further part in public affaire. George Peele to him hi* Honour of the Garter 1693.
Percy: '''Percy''' tfm HENRY, BARON PKRCY OF ALXWICK (d. 1669), son of Sir Henry Percy, ninth earl of Northumberland; aat In the Snort parliament a* M r. for Portsmouth, and in the Long parliament an M.P. for Northumberland; an originator of thefirst army plot (1641), after which be retired to France: general of the ordnance of the king's army, 1648; created baron, 1641; fell in disgrace (1644) through his desire for peace; resigned his command; went to France (1648) and joined Queen Henrietta Maria's party.
Henry Percy: '''Henry Percy''' ([[1786]]-[[1895]]), lieutenant-colonel: brother of Hugh Percy; educated at Eton; WM aide-de-camp to Sir John Moore and to Wellington, and brought home the Waterloo despatches; C.B., 1816.
Lord Henry Hugh Manveiis Percy: '''Lord Henry Hugh Manveiis Percy''' ([[1817]]1877), general; educated at Eton: entered the army, 1836; served with distinction in the Crimea, 1884-5; K.O.B., 1873; general, 1877.
Percy: '''Percy''' originally 8MITHSON, SIR HUGH, first
of Dukk: '''of Dukk''' NoRTHt:.MBKiu.AM of the third creation, second
of Northumbkrlaxd Earl: '''of Northumbkrlaxd Earl''' and fourth baronet ([[1718]]1786), of Christ Church, Oxford; F.RJJ., 1736; married (1740) Elizabeth Seymour, heiress of the Percy property, being granddaughter of Charles Seymour, sixth duke of Somerset, by his first wife, Elizabeth, heiress of Josceline Percy, eleventh earl of Northumberland; K.G., 1756; privy councillor, 1762; attached himself to Bute and was lord-lieutenant of Ireland under Greuville. 1763-5; made duke, 1766; master of the horse under Lord North, 1778-80: as lord-lieutenant of Middlesex opposed Wilkes's election, and in 1768 was forced by the mob to drink his health.
Sir Hugh Percy: '''Sir Hugh Percy''' , second DUKE OF NORTH-
Umkkrland: '''Umkkrland''' ([[1742]]-[[1817]]), eldest son of Sir Hugh Percy, first duke of Northumberland; served In the Seven Yearswar under Ferdinand of Brunswick, and (1774-7) in the American war; M.P., Westminster, 1763-76; joined George, prince of Wales's circle of friends, c. 1790; general, 1793. His temper in politics was impracticable, and he was in perpetual opposition.

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Sir Hugh Percy: '''Sir Hugh Percy''' , third DUKE OF NORTHUMBER-
Land: '''Land''' ([[1788]]-[[1847]]), eldest son of Sir Hugh Percy, second duke of Northumberland; created M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1805; LL.D., 1809; K.G., 1819; ambassador extraordinary In Paris at the coronation of Cliarles X, 1826, bearing himself the whole cost of the mission; lord-lieutenant of Ireland, 1829-30.
Hugh Percy: '''Hugh Percy''' ([[1784]]-[[1856]]), successively bishop of Rochester and Carlisle; M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1806; D.D., 1825; incorporated at Oxford, 1J64; consecrated bishop of Rochester in 1827, and translated to Carlisle a few months later.
James Percy: '''James Percy''' ([[1619]]-[[1690]]?), claimant to earldom of Northumberland; tninkmaker in Dublin; made ills first claim in 1670, as great-great-grandson of Sir Richard Percy, fifth son of Henry Percy, eighth earl of Northumberland; prosecuted his suit till 1689, when final judgment was given against him in the Lords.
John Percy: '''John Percy''' ([[1569]]-[[1641]]).
John Percy: '''John Percy''' ([[1817]]-[[1889]]), metallurgist; MJX Edinburgh, 1838: elected physician to the Queen's Hospital, Birmingham, 1839; F.K.S., 1847; invented (1848) a method of extracting silver from its ores, which has since been developed, and has suggested other Important metallurgical processes; F.G.S., 1861.
Joscelinb Percy: '''Joscelinb Percy''' ([[1784]]-[[1856]]), vice-admiral; grandson of Sir Hugh Percy, first duke of Northumberland; entered the navy, 1797; M.P., Beeralrton, 1806-20; C.B., 1831; became vice-adnural, 1*51, after .seeing much active service.
Percy: '''Percy''' 1030
Perne: '''Perne'''
Peter Percy: '''Peter Percy''' (jf. I[[486]]), writer of a treatise on the philosopher's stone ( Ashmolean MSB.); canon of the collegia* church at Maidstonc.
Peecy: '''Peecy''' Sin HALPH ([[1425]]-[[1464]]), soldier; son of Sir Henry Percy, second earl of Northumberland; killitl at Hedgely Moor, fighting for the Lancastrians.
Reuben Percy: '''Reuben Percy''' (pseudonym). See BYKRLKY,
Thoma: '''Thoma''' d. 18*6.
Richard Dk Percy: '''Richard Dk Percy''' , fifth BARON PKRCY([[1170]]?1144), one of the twenty-five executors of Magna Oharta: assisted to reduce Yorkshire for the dauphin Louis of Prance, 1816; submitted to Henry III, 1217.
Percy: '''Percy''' 8HOLTO (pseudonym). See ROBERTSON,
Clinton Joseph: '''Clinton Joseph''' , [[1788]]-[[1862]].
Sidney Richard Percy: '''Sidney Richard Percy''' ([[1821]] ?-[[1886]]), landscape-painter and founder of theSchool of Barnes son of Edward Williams; painted chiefly English and Welsh scenery, especially views on the Thames; exhibited at the Royal Academy and other institutions.
Thomas Percy: '''Thomas Percy''' ([[1333]]-[[1369]]), bishop of Norwich; son of Henry Percy, second baron Percy; consecrated, 1356.
Sik Thomas Percy: '''Sik Thomas Percy''' , EARL OK WoROffiTKR ([[1344]] ?1403), aon of tsir Henry Percy, third baron Percy; nerved in France, 1369-73, and on a mission to Flanders with Geoffrey Chaucer, 1377; K.G. before 1376; took part in Buckingham's French expedition, 1380-1, and (1386) in John of Gaunt's Spanish enterprise; steward of Richard IPs household, 1394; created Earl of Worcester 1897, but deserted Richard II for Henry IV, 1399; joined his brother Northumberland's rebellion, 1403, and was token prisoner at Shrewsbury and beheaded,
Sir Thomas Percy: '''Sir Thomas Percy''' , seventh EARL OP NORTH 1667, his father having been attainted; rebelled in the interest of Mary Queen of Scots, 1569; on the failure of the revolt took refuge in Scotland, but (1572) was handed over to the English authorities and beheaded.
Thomas Percy: '''Thomas Percy''' ([[1560]]-[[1606]]), organiser of the * Gunpowder plot; great-grandson of Sir Henry Percy, fourth earl of Northumberland; received from James VI in 1602 assurances which were interpreted as a promise of toleration for Roman catholics on his accession to the English throne; being disappointed iu his hopes, took a most active part in theGunpowder plot and was mortally wounded at Holbeach, while resisting capture.
Thomas Percy: '''Thomas Percy''' ([[1768]]-[[1808]]), editor of Percy's Reliques; nephew of Thomas Percy (1729-1811) of Merchant TaylorsSchool, London, and St. John's College, Oxford; fellow, 1792; D.C.L., 1793; edited the fourth edition of the Keltques 1794, iu which edition the assertion of Riteon that the original manuscripts were not genuine is assailed.
Thomas Percv: '''Thomas Percv''' ([[1729]]-[[1811]]), editor of the 'Reliques of Ancient English Poetryand bishop of Dromore; M. A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1753; D.D. Emmanuel College, Cambridge, 1770; published from a folio manuscript containing copies, in an early seventeenth-century handwriting, of ancient poems of various dates, the Rehqnes, 1766, a book which promoted with lasting effect the revival of interest in older English poetry; bishop of Dromore, 1782-1811; published works of antiquarian interest, including Northern Antiquities 1770. ,,n? ERCT Sm WILLIAM DK, first BARWpScv ( 1 030 - 1096), belonged to a Norman family seated at era in the present department of La Mam-he; came to BngUad ( 1067) and obtained many lordships in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. v
Percy: '''Percy''' 8m WILLIAM DK, sixth BARON PKRCY (1183V-1246), nephew of Richard de Percy, fifth baron iercy; opposed King John in 1216, but left the burouial party before the king's death.
William Percy: '''William Percy''' ([[1676]]-[[1648]]), poet; sou of Sir Henry Percy, eighth earl of Northumberland: of Gloucester Hall, Oxford; published a collection of Sonnets 1594, and left six plays in manuscript, now in the possession of the Duke of Devonshire.

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William Henry Percy: '''William Henry Percy''' ([[1788]]-[[1855]]), rear-admiral; brother of Josceline Percy; entered the navy, 1801; M.P., Stamford; rear-admiral, 1846.
Jonathan Pereira: '''Jonathan Pereira''' ([[1804]]-[[1863]]), pharmacologist ; L.8.A. and apothecary to the dispensary of St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, 1823; F.R.S., 1838; author of 'The Elements of Materia Medica 1839-40; became assistant-physician at London Hospital, 1840;.M.D. Erlangeu, c. 1840, and full physician, 1861.
Andreas Perforatus: '''Andreas Perforatus''' ([[1490]]?-[[1549]]). See
Andiii Boorde: '''Andiii Boorde''' :V.
Arthur Perigal: '''Arthur Perigal''' , the elder ([[1784]]?-[[1847]]), historical painter; began to exhibit in the Royal Academy and British Institution, 1810, and in the Royal Scottish Academy, 1833.
Arthur Perigal: '''Arthur Perigal''' , the younger ([[1816]]-[[1884]]), landscape-painter; son of Arthur Perigal the elder; painted foreign scenery, but particularly studied the Scottish highlands; Scottish academician, 1841.
Perkins: '''Perkins'''
An Perkins: '''An Perkins''' ttlER MARCH ([[1799]] ?-[[1881]]), engineer and inventor; born in Massachusetts; made improvements in wanning buildings (1831-51), in the manufacture of iron (1843), and in railway axles and boxes (1851).
Perkins: '''Perkins''' or PARKINS, SIR CHRISTOPHER (1547 ?-1622), diplomatist; B.A. Oxford, 1566; joined Jesuits, 1566; denounced by Edward Kelley as a conspirator, imprisoned, and shortly released, 1589-90; employed from 1590, when he became a protestant, us a diplomatic agent; dean of Carlisle, 1595; knighted, 1604; master of requests, 1617.
Henry Perkins: '''Henry Perkins''' ([[1778]]-[[1855]]), book collector; formed a library at Springfield, Surrey, which realised 26,OOOJ. in 1873.
Perkins: '''Perkins''' or PARKINS, JOHN (d. [[1645]]), jurist; educated at Oxford; barrister, Inner Temple; author of Perutilis Tractatus a popular text-book for law students (1st edit., Norman- French, 1530, English translation, 1642; 5th edit. 1827).
Joseph Perkins: '''Joseph Perkins''' (fl. [[1675]]-[[1711]]), poet ; B.A. Oriel College, Oxford, 1679; wrote many Latin elegies, and published (1707)The Poet's FaucyandPoeinatum Miscellaneorum Liber primus
Loftus Perkins: '''Loftus Perkins''' ([[1834]]-[[1891]]), engineer and inveutor; son of Angler March Perkins; M.I.O.E., 1881; especially directed his attention to the use of very high pressure steam as a motive power, and to the production of cold, inventing the arktos cold chamber.
William Perkins: '''William Perkins''' ([[1658]]-[[1602]]), theological writer; fellow of Christ's College, Cambridge, 1684-92; M.A., 1684; distinguished for his strong Calvinism; had great reputation as a teacher, and as a writer was esteemed hi the seventeenth century little inferior to Hooker or Calvin; hi* works rendered into Dutch, Spanish, Welsh, and Irish. The most famous, Aruiilla Aurea (1590), reached fifteen editions in twenty years.
Moses Henry Perley: '''Moses Henry Perley''' ([[1804]]-[[1862]]), Canadian commercial pioneer and man of science; made many journeys of exploration on behalf of his native state, New Brunswick.
Andrew Perne: '''Andrew Perne''' ([[1519]] ?-[[1689]]), dean of Ely; M.A. St. John's College, Cambridge, 1540; fellow, 1540; fellow of QueensCollege, Cambridifc; vice- president from 1551; D.D., 1652 (incorporated at Oxford, 1553); vice-chancellor of Cambridge, 1551, 1566, 1559, 1574, and 1580; distinguished himself by his eagerness to adjust his tlu-ological opinions to his sovereign's pleasure; made canon of Windsor by Edward VI, 1552; rewarded by Queen Mary with the mastership of Peterhouse, 1554, and the deanery of Ely, 1557; known as * old Andrew Turncoat 4 Andrew AmboOld Father Palinode and Judas, and a cloak that had been turned was iu common parlance said to have been Periled.
Perne: '''Perne''' 1031
Persons: '''Persons'''
Andkhw Perne: '''Andkhw Perne''' ([[1596]]-[[1654]]), puritan: fellow of Catharine Hall, Cambridge, 1622-7: not Northamptonshire, 1627-54; twice pn.-iu.-hed to the Long parliament.
Ferrers: '''Ferrers''' or in: WINDSOR, ALICE (. II'KD, mistress of K1 anl III; probably a member of the Hertfordshire family of I'errcrs, though said by her menu.-* to be of low birth; entered the service of Phllippa of Hainault before October 1366, and became mistresof Edward III in the queen's lifetime; accused of influencing the judges in their determination of suits, and under an ordinance of the Good parliament was sentenced to banishment and forfeiture, 1376; returned to court on the death of Edward, prince of Wales, on win. -h her sentence was reversed by the Bad parliament; tier sentence confirmed by the first parliament of Ilk-hard II, but revoked (1379) at the instance of her husband, William de Windsor.
Jean Baptistb Perrin: '''Jean Baptistb Perrin''' ( ft. [[1786]]), teacher of French; born in Paris: migrated to Dublin and published n number of text-books.
Louis Perrin: '''Louis Perrin''' ([[1782]]-[[1864]]), Irish judge; son of Jean Baptiste Pen-in: B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1801; justice of the king's bench iu Ireland, 1835; privy councillor, 1835.
Richard Perrinchief: '''Richard Perrinchief''' ([[1623]] ?-[[1678]]), royalist divine; M.A. Magdalene College, Cambridge, 1645: fellow; author of several controversial works; completed the edition of BovtAuca (1662) by William Fulman
John Shab Perring: '''John Shab Perring''' ([[1813]]-[[1869]]), civil engineer and explorer: went to Egypt, 1836, and afterwards became member of the board of public works there; assisted Richard William Howard Vyse in exploring the pyramids.
Edward Perronet: '''Edward Perronet''' ([[1721]]-[[1792]]), hymn-writer : son of Vincent Perronet; joined John and Charles Wesley and afterwards (1771) the Countess of Huntingdon: finally an independent minuter at Canterbury; author of All hail the power of Jesu's Name 1780.

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Vincent Perronet: '''Vincent Perronet''' ([[1693]]-[[1785]]), methodist: B.A. Queen's College, Oxford, 1718: vicar of Shorebam, 1728-85; intimate with John and Charles Wesley from 1746, and consulted by them iu matters of organisation; styled the archbishop of methodism He persuaded John Wesley to marry in 1751, and in 1771 supported him against the Countess of Huntingdon see HASTINGS, SJELINA and her party at the Bristol conference,
George Perrot: '''George Perrot''' ([[1710]]-[[1780]]), baron of the exchequer; educated at Westminster School: barrister, Inner Temple, 1732; bencher, 1767; K.C., 1769: judge, 1763.
Henry Perrot: '''Henry Perrot''' (Jl. [[1600]]-[[1626]]).
Sir James Perrot: '''Sir James Perrot''' ([[1571]]-[[1637]]), politician : son of Sir John Perrot; of Jesus College, Oxford, and the Middle Temple: knighted, 1603; M.P., Haverfordwest, 1597-8, 1604, 1614, and 1628, Pembrokeshire, 1624; author of various treatises.
Sir John Perrot: '''Sir John Perrot''' ([[1627]] ?-[[1592]]), lord-deputy of Ireland: commonly reputed to be a son of Henry VIII by Mary Berkley (afterwards wife of Thomas Perrot); K.B. at the coronation of Edward VI; appointed president of Minister (1570), where, until 1572, he was enraged with the rebel, James Fitzmnuriee Fitzgerald (rf. 1579); forced Fitemaurioe to submit, and returned to England without leave, 1573; after holding several naval commands, was appointed lord-deputy of Ireland, 15K4: defeated (1584) a large body of Hebridean Sects in Ulster, and attempted to expel the MacDonnells from settlements on the Antrim coast: his government efficient but indiscreet, his blundering hostility to Archbishop Adam Loftus being a chief cause of his downfall; returned in disgrace, 1588, and was committed to the Tower of London; found guilty of high treason, 1592; died in the Tower of London.
John Perrot: '''John Perrot''' (rf. [[1671]] ?), quaker sectary : possibly an illegitimate descendant of Sir John Perrot; imprisoned at Rome for preaching against the Romish church, 1658-61; emigrated to the West Indies, 1662; published tracts.
Robert Perrot: '''Robert Perrot''' (rf. 15*0), organist; appointed organist of Magdalen College, Oxford, c. 1616.
Perrott: '''Perrott''' v!-.. m I u KICUARD, second baronet (..1 796), soldier and diplomatist; served under Frederick the Great; succeeded as baronet, 1769. Tbe scandalous Life, Adventures, and Amours of Sir R P was probably due to the malice of an enemy,
Perry: '''Perry''' HA!; I. KS( [[1698]]-1 [[780]]), traveller and medical writer; published medical works, besides a valuable View of the Levant 1743.
Charles Perry: '''Charles Perry''' ([[1807]]-[[1891]]), first bishop of Melbourne; senior wrangler. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1828: M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1881: fellow ami D.D., 1x37; tutor, 1837-41: consecrated bishop, 1847; procured the passage through the parliament of Victoria of the Church Assembly Act (1864), which provided for lay representation: retired, 1876.
Francis Perry: '''Francis Perry''' (rf. [[1766]]), engraver : best known for his engravings of medal* and coins.
George Perry: '''George Perry''' ([[1793]]-[[1862]]X musician : composed several oratorios, operas, and cantatas.
George Grbsley Perry: '''George Grbsley Perry''' ([[1820]]-[[1897]]), church historian; B.A. Corpus Ohristi College, Oxford, 1840; fellow of Lincoln College, Oxford; M.A., 1843; tutor at Lincoln College, Oxford, 1847-62; held college living of Waddingtou, 1862-97; non-residentiary canon and rural dean of Longoboby, 1861; proctor in convocation, 18671893; archdeacon of Stow, 1894. His writings include, History of Church of England, 1 1860-4, Life of BUhop Grosseteste 1872, andLife of St. Hugh of Avalou, Bishop of Lincoln 1879, and contributions to Dictionary of National Biography
Perry: '''Perry''' or PARRY, HENRY ([[1560]]7-[[1617]]?), Welsh scholar; M.A. Balliol College, Oxford, 1583; B.D. Jesus College, Oxford, 1597; canon of Baugor, 1613: published a Welsh treatise on rhetoric (1595), compiled from the notes of William Salisbury (1520 7-1600 ?)
James Perry: '''James Perry''' ([[1766]]-[[1821]]), journalist ; of Marischal College, Aberdeen; originally a provincial actor: founded the European Magazine 1782: edited the Morning Chronicle; several times prosecuted for his radical opinions.
John Perry: '''John Perry''' ([[1670]]-[[1732]]), civil engineer and traveller: engaged in constructing waterways in Russia, 1698-1712.
Sampson Perry: '''Sampson Perry''' ([[1747]]-[[1823]]), publicist ; editor of the Argus 1789-93: repeatedly convicted for political libels; finally fled to France, 1793; confined in Newgate (1794-1801) on his return; died an insolvent debtor.
Stephen Joseph Perry: '''Stephen Joseph Perry''' ([[1833]]-[[1889]]), astronomer and Jesuit: observed several transits and solar eclipses, and (1880) set on foot the regular delineation by projection of the solar surface.
Perry: '''Perry''' Sm THOMAS ERSKINE([[1806]]-[[1882]]), Indian judge: son of James Perry: B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1829; barrister. Inner Temple, 1834: judge of the supreme court of Bombay, 1840: knighted, 1841; chief-justice, 1847; retired, 1862; MJ., Devonport, 1864-9: member of the council of India, 1869-82; published legal works and books on Indian subjects.
Sir Richard Perryk: '''Sir Richard Perryk''' ([[1723]]-[[1803]]), baron of the exchequer: of Queen's College, Oxford; barrister. Inner Temple, 1747: was knighted and appointed judge, 1776: retired, 1799.
Persall: '''Persall''' ,iiia HAHo.riiT, JOffS ([[1633]]-[[170]]S), Jesuit: professor of theology at Liege, 1672-9: preacher in ordinary to James II; rector of the college at Liege, 1694: missioner in the London district, 1701-8.
Stephen Perse: '''Stephen Perse''' ([[1548]]-[[1615]]), founder of the Perse grammar school at Cambridge; B.A. Cains College, Cambridge, 1569; M.D., 1582; fellow, 1571-1615. In 1888 the Perse grammar school, which he founded by will, was removed from Free School Lane, Cambridge, to Hills Road, Cambridge.
Robert Persons: '''Robert Persons''' ([[1546]]-[[1610]]).
Perth: '''Perth''' 1032
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Earl Perth: '''Earl Perth''' * and titular DUKES OF. Sec DRUMMon, JAMKS fourth KARL and first titular DI-KK, 1481716- DRUMMOXD, JAMES, fifth EARL and second titular Dmnt. 17*-1720: DRUMMOND. JAMKS, sixth EARL and third titular DPKK, 1713-1747: DRTJMMOND, JOHN, seventh KARL and fourth titular DUKK, d. 1747.
Petbr Pertrich: '''Petbr Pertrich''' (d. [[1451]]).
Perus: '''Perus''' nrffS, PBTRUS([[1530]]?-[[1686]]?). SeeBizAiii, PlKTRO.
Edmond Sexton Pert: '''Edmond Sexton Pert''' , VIBCOUNT PERT ([[1719]]1806V, called to the Irish bar, 1745: member of the Irish HOOK of Commons for Wicklow (1751-60) and Limerick fl760-ft5), filling the office of speaker, 1771-85: created Viscount on retiring, 1785.
Edmund Henry Pert: '''Edmund Henry Pert''' , first EARL OF LIMERICK and second BARON GI.KNTWORTH (1758-1845), nephew of Kdmond Sexton Pery, viscount Pery; of Trinity College, Dublin: politician, attached to the protestant ascendency party; succeeded his father as Baron Gleutworth, 1794; created Earl of Limerick, 1803, Baron Foxford (United Kingdom), 1815.
Sir William Peryam: '''Sir William Peryam''' ([[1534]]-[[1604]]), judge; fellow of Exeter College, Oxford, 1551: M.P., Plymouth, 1662-7; barrister. Middle Temple, 1565; serjeant-at-law, 1579; appointed judge of the common pleas, 1581; sat on various commissions, including that for the trial of Mary Qneen of Scots.
William Peeyn: '''William Peeyn''' (d. [[1558]]), Dominican; author of three devotional treatises.
Peshall: '''Peshall''' or PECHELL, SIR JOHN, baronet ([[1718]]1778), historical writer: rector of Stoke Bliss; published The History of the University of Oxford to the Death of William the Conqueror 177*. PE8TELL, THOMAS (1584 ?-1659 ?), divine; M.A. QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1609; chaplain to the Earl of Essex; wrote several poems and sermons. PE8TBLL, THOMAS (1613-1701), divine; son of Thomas Pestell (15847-1659 ?); M.A. QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1636; contributed verses to Lachrymse Musarum (1650) in memory of Henry, lord Hastings.
Peter: '''Peter''' (d. [[1085]]), bishop of Lichfield; chaplain to William I; consecrated, 1072; removed the see to Chester, 1076.
of Blow Peter: '''of Blow Peter''' (Jt. [[1160]]-[[1204]]), archdeacon of Bath and author; born at Blois; studied at Bologna, 1160: went to Sicily, 1167, and became tutor to William II of Sicily: returned to Prance (1170) and taught at Paris; became secretary to Rotron, archbishop of Rouen, c. 1171; became cancellarius to the archbishop of Canterbury, c. 1173: archdeacon of Bath. c. 1175 (deprived, c. 1191); secretary to Queen Eleanor, 1190; archdeacon of London, c. 1192. His Epistolte are historically the most important of his works. A definite edition baa yet to appear. He was also the author of over twenty extant Opuscula chiefly theological in character, of sixty-five sermons, and of several poems. HisOpera Omniawere edited by Pierre de Goussainville (1667) and his complete works by John Allen Giles (1848).
Hiberxicot Peter: '''Hiberxicot Peter''' , rB HIBBRXIA, or DE LSERNIA (fl. 1224), jurisconsult; probably of Irish birth; became a subject of the Emperor Frederic II, who sent him (1224) to teach law In the newly established university of Naples.
Dks Rocher Peter: '''Dks Rocher Peter''' (rf. [[1238]]), bishop of Winchester ; a native of Poltou; served under Richard 1 as knight and clerk, and became one of his chamberlains; continued in King John's service as a clerk: consecrated bishop of Winchester, 1805: stood by King John in bis struggle with Innocent HI, and also in his differences with the barons: juirtirtar, 1211; excommunicated the dauphin Louis, then invading England, May 1216, and fled from Winchester with Henry III, to whom he was appointed guardian after the coronation, in October 1216; involved in controversy from 1223 with Hubert de Burgh, and In 1227, when Henry III renounced his guardianship, joined the erasade under the Emperor Frederic II, employing himas mediator between pope and emperor; after IPS orn obtained Hubert's dismissal from the jnsttciarship, 12M, filled all offices with hi* adherents and countrymen and became involved in a struggle with the national pnrty under Richard Marshal, third earl of Pembroke ; lost his Influence on the appointment of Edmund Rich to the see of Canterbury; assisted Gregory I X to defeat the Romans (1235) at Viterbo; died at Farnham.
Op Peter: '''Op Peter''' liGrjEBLANCHK (d. [[1268]]), bishop of Hereford; a Savoyard of high rank: accompanied Eleanor of Provence to England, 1236; became bishop of Hereford, c. 1240; assisted in Henry Ill's foreign transactions and in wringing money from English ecclesiastics; imprisoned and spoiled by the barons, 1263; retired to Savoy, e. 1264, where he died.
of Savoy Peter: '''of Savoy Peter''' , EARL op RICHMOND (d. [[1268]]), seventh son of Thomas I of Savoy; received (1234) some possessions in Bugei, which he afterwards enlarged by warfare; came to England, 1240, and was created Earl of Richmond; held various offices in England and Gtiienne; supported Simon de Montfort and the baronial party, 1258; passed over to Henry III on the breach between Richard de Clare and Simon; became ninth Count of Savoy and marquis in Italy, 1263; died in Bugei. The Savoy Palace in London derived its name from him.
Op Ickham Peter: '''Op Ickham Peter''' (fl. [[1290]]?).
Martyr Peter: '''Martyr Peter''' ([[1500]]-[[1562]]). See VKRMIGLI,
Martire Piktro: '''Martire Piktro''' .
The Wild Boy Peter: '''The Wild Boy Peter''' ([[1712]]-[[1785]]), a protege of George I: found in the woods near Hamelin, near Hanover, in 1725, climbing trees like a squirrel; was maintained in England from 1726 till death. His story became a theme of satire for Swift and Arbuthnot, and of philosophic speculation for Monboddo.
David Peter: '''David Peter''' ([[1765]]-[[1837]]), independent minister; president of the college at Carmarthen, 1795-1837.
William Peter: '''William Peter''' ([[1788]]-[[1853]]), politician and poet ; M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1809; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1813: an advocate of parliamentary reform; was M.P. for Bodmin (1832-4) and a voluminous author.
Earls of Peterborough: '''Earls of Peterborough''' . See MORDAI-NT,
Johx: '''Johx''' first EARL, d. [[1642]]; MORDAUNT, HENRY, second
Earl: '''Earl''' [[1624]]?-[[1697]]; MORDAUNT, CHARLES, third EARL, 1658-1735.
Oountkss Op Peterborough: '''Oountkss Op Peterborough''' (d. [[1755]]). See
Anastasia Robinson: '''Anastasia Robinson''' .

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Benedict Op Peterborough: '''Benedict Op Peterborough''' (d. [[1193]]). See
Benedict: '''Benedict'''
John of Peterborough: '''John of Peterborough''' (Jl. [[1380]]).
William of Peterborough: '''William of Peterborough''' (fl, [[1188]]). See
William: '''William'''
Alexander Peterxdt: '''Alexander Peterxdt''' ([[1780]]-[[1846]]), miscellaneous writer; studied law at Edinburgh University; a writer to the signet and journalist; included among his friends Scott, Jeffrey, and Wilson.
Alexander Peterkin: '''Alexander Peterkin''' ([[1814]]-[[1889]]), journalist ; son of Alexander Peterkin
Charles Peters: '''Charles Peters''' ([[1695]]-[[1746]]), physician: M.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1724: M.D. Oxford, 1732: physician extraordinary to George II, 1733; physician-general to the army, 1739; censor, Royal College of Physicians, 1744; published an edition of the Syphilis sive Morbus Gallicus of Frascatorius, 1720.
Charles Peters: '''Charles Peters''' ([[1690]]-[[1774]]), Hebrew scholar : M.A. Exeter College, Oxford, 1713: engaged in controversy with Warburton concerning the book of Job.
Peters: '''Peters''' or PETER, HUGH ([[1598]]-[[1660]]), independent divine: son of Thomas Dyckwoode, alias Peters: M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge. 1622: lecturer at St. Sepulchre's, London, but (c. 1629) proceeded to Holland and (1636) became minister at Salem, Massachusetts; took a leading part in ecclesiastical matters: rebuked the governor, Henry Vane, for intervening in church matters; took a warm interest in the foundation of the colony of Connecticut, and Intervened between the English settlers and the Dutch: returned to England (1641) and became prominent in controversy, war, and politics; his sermons were valuable in winning recruit* to the parliamentary
Peters: '''Peters''' 1033
Petkucci: '''Petkucci''' army, and bis relations of battles and sieges are a semiofficial supplement to the generalsreports; influential amoiitf the independents; regarded with aversion by the presbyterians; acted with the nrmy during its quarrel with parliament; accompanied Cromwell to Ireland, 1649: present at the battle of Worcester, 1660; made a chaplain to the council of state, 1650, and during the protectorate acted a* a regular preacher at Whitehall: endeavoured, 1652-3, to put an end to the war with the Dutch, Imt after the death of the Protector took little part in public affairs; executed at Charing Cross. 16 Oct. 1660, as an abettor of the execution of Charles I.
Mary Peters: '''Mary Peters''' ([[1813]]-[[1856]]), hyum-wriu r : * Bowley; married John McWilliam Peters, afterwards vicar of Langford, Oxfordshire.
Matthew William Peters: '''Matthew William Peters''' ([[1742]]-[[1814]]), portrait and historical painter; a clever artist and pleasant colourist: exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1769-86; B.O.L. Exeter College, Oxford, 1788; held various rectories; became chaplain to George, the prince regent.
Petees: '''Petees''' or PETER, THOMAS (. [[1654]]X puritan divine; brother of Hugh Peters; M JL Brasenose College, Oxford, 1625; vicar of Mylor In Cornwall; emigrated to Connecticut, 1644; returned to Mylor, 1647.
Charles Erdman Petersdorff: '''Charles Erdman Petersdorff''' ([[1800]]-[[1886]]X legal writer; barrister, Inner Temple, 1833; serjeant-atlaw, 1858; nominated a judge of the county courts, 1868.
Peter Peterson: '''Peter Peterson''' ([[1847]]-[[1899]]X Sanskrit scholar: graduated at Edinburgh, 1867; studied Sanskrit at Lincoln College, Oxford; Boden Sanskrit scholar, 1870: graduated at Balliol College, Oxford, 187S; professor at Elphinstone College, Bombay, 1873; engaged (1882) in search for Sanskrit manuscripts, and discovered many of high literary value in Bombay presidency; published editions of Sanskrit texts.
Robert Peterson: '''Robert Peterson''' (fl. [[1676]]-[[1606]]), translator of two treatises from the Italian, one being Giovanni della Casa's Galateo 1576; a member of Lincoln's Inn.
Lord Petoormo: '''Lord Petoormo''' ([[1480]]7-[[1539]]). See SCOTT,
Thomas: '''Thomas'''
Abraham Pether: '''Abraham Pether''' ([[1756]]-[[1812]]), landscapepainter; made a reputation by his moonlight subjects; known among dealers as Old Pether.
Sebastian Pether: '''Sebastian Pether''' ([[1790]]-[[1844]]), landscapepainter; son of Abraham Pether; known to dealers as Young Pether; painted chiefly moonlight views and nocturnal conflagrations.
Thomas Pether: '''Thomas Pether''' (fl. [[1781]]), wax-modeller ; lived at one time with Abraham Pether
William Pether: '''William Pether''' ([[1738]] ? - [[1821]]), mezzotintengraver and miniaturist; fellow of the Incorporated Society of Artists; occasionally exhibited at the Royal Academy.
John Petheram: '''John Petheram''' (d. [[1858]]), antiquary and publisher; edited the Mar-Prelate tracts, 1843-7; published 'Historical Sketch of Anglo-Saxon Literature 1840.

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John Lewis Petit: '''John Lewis Petit''' ([[1736]]-[[1780]] physician; M.A. QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1759; M.D., 1766; elected physician to St. Bartholomew's Hospital, London, 1774.
John Louis Petit: '''John Louis Petit''' ([[1801]]-[[186]]H), divine and artist ; descended from Lewis Petit des Ktans; M.A.
Dbs Etans Petit: '''Dbs Etans Petit''' , LEWIS ([[1665]] ?-[[1720]]), brigadiergeneral and military engineer; came to England on the revocation of the edict of Nantes, 1685; distinguished himself in the war of the Spanish succession,
Petyt Petit: '''Petyt Petit''' , or PETYTE, THOMAS (fl. [[1636]]1554), printer and publisher; issued books bearing his name, 1536-64.
Petyt Petit: '''Petyt Petit''' , or PARVT8, WILLIAM ([[1136]]1198?).
William Petit: '''William Petit''' (.. 1?13), !., r d justice of ' a follower of Hugh de Lacy, first lord of Heath; served as lord justice, 1191.
James Petiver: '''James Petiver''' ([[1641]]-[[1718]]), botanist and entomologist; practised as an apothecary: made large collections which were and published man
Peto: '''Peto''' 8m 8AMUKL MORTON, baronet (18O9-[[1889]]X contractor ami politician: partner in the firm of Grissell & Peto (1830-1847X which const ructel many Important works, including Nelson Column, 1841: engaged from 1840 in constructing railways in England and abroad; liberal M.P. for Norwich, 1847-64, for Finsbnry, 1869-68, for Bristol, 1866-8; created baronet, 1866; with Brassey constructed the Balaclava rail way daring the Crimean war without commission: retired from public life after thefailure of bis firm, Peto it Bet*, 1866.
William Peto: '''William Peto''' (d. 1 [[568]] X cardinal : provincial of t in i rey Friars in England, and a strenuous opponent of Henry VIII's divorce: went abroad, 1533, remaining in the Low Countries till Queen Mary's accession: created cardinal, 1557, and was offered, but refused, the office of legate in England.
We Peto: '''We Peto''' , HENRY (fl. 1 [[598]]-1 [[612]]X poetaster: wa marshal of the artillery guard in London from 1612; author of several unimportant pieces.
Benjamin Petre: '''Benjamin Petre''' ([[1672]]-[[1758]]X Roman catholic prelate; nephew of William Petre (1602-1677); consecrated bishop of Prusa in parl&ut, 1721.
Ed Ward Petre: '''Ed Ward Petre''' ([[1631]]-[[1699]]), confessor of James II: joined Jesuits, 1652; sent on the English mission, 1671; committed to Newgate, 1679; summoned to court by James II, 1683, where he allied himself with Richard Talbot and Henry Jerinyn; privy councillor, 1687: fled to France at the revolution; rector of St. Omer, 16931697.
Sir William Petre: '''Sir William Petre''' ([[1605]]7-[[1572]]X secretary of state; of Exeter College, Oxford; fellow of All.souls College, Oxford, 1523; D.C.L., 1633: clerk of chancery; knighted and appointed secretary, 1543, retaining office until 1566.
William Petre: '''William Petre''' ([[1602]]-[[1677]]X translator: of Exeter and Wadham Colleges, Oxford, and the Inner Temple: great-grandson of Sir William Petre; published at St. Omer an English translation of Ribadeneira's Flos Sanctorum 1669 (2nd edit. 1730).
William Petre: '''William Petre''' , fonrth BARON PKTRB ([[1622]]1684), descendant of Sir William Petre: accused by Titus dates (1678) of complicity in the Popish plot, and died in the Tower of London after five yearsimprisonment,
Alexander Petrie: '''Alexander Petrie''' ([[1594]]7-[[1662]]), Scottish divine: M.A. St. Andrews, 1615: first minister of the Rotterdam church, 1643-62: author of A Compendious History of the Catholic Church, 600-1600 1662.
George Petrie: '''George Petrie''' ([[1789]]-18fiC), Irish antiquary: painted Irish landscapes, made sketches of Irish antiquarian remains, and wrote valuable articles on Irish antiquities.
Henry Petrie: '''Henry Petrie''' ([[1768]]-[[1842]]), antiquary; appointed keeper of the records in the Tower of London, 1819; projected acorpus historicum for early English hi-tory, one volume of which, edited by Sir Thomas Duffus Hardy , appeared in 1848.
Martin Petrie: '''Martin Petrie''' ([[1823]]-[[1892]]), colonel: sixth in descent from Alexander Petrie; ensign, 1846, colonel, 1876; published military works.
Petrocus: '''Petrocus''' or PETROCK, SAINT (fl. [[560]] ?X See
Pkdrog: '''Pkdrog'''
Petroniu: '''Petroniu''' 8 (rf. [[654]]X fifth abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury (hallowed, 040); said to have been a Roman.
Petrttcc: '''Petrttcc''' 1, LUDOVIOO (fl. [[1603]]-[[1619]]X poet and soldier of fortune; born at Siena; entered the Venetian service, and afterwards the imperial: came to England. 1610, and became commoner f St. Kdmund Hall, Oxford, and afterwards of Balliol Collecre, Oxford: wrote in Latin and Italian.
Petrus: '''Petrus''' 1034
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Pzteu: '''Pzteu''' 8 (.. [[606]] ?). first abbot of St. Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury: accompanied St. Augustine to England, 596-7; drowned at Ainbleteuse.
Peter Pett: '''Peter Pett''' (rf. [[1589]]), master-shipwright ; mastershipwright at Deptford from some time in the reign of Edward VI till his death.
Pbter Pett: '''Pbter Pett''' ([[1610]]-[[1670]] ?X commissioner of the nary: Bon of Phineas Pett; commissioner at Chatham, 1648-67; was largely responsible for the efficiency of the ships during the Dutch wars; his superMta doe to the disaster at Chatham, 1667. r, SIR PETEIl (1630-1699), lawyer and author; gnat-grandson of Peter Pett (rf. 1589); of St. Paul's School, London, and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge: B-A.: migrated to Pembroke College, Oxford; fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, 1648: B.O.L., 1680; student of Gray's Inn; M.P., Askeaton (Irish parliament), 1661-6; barrister, Middle Temple, 1664; original F.R.S., 1663-75; knighted and appointed advocate-general for Ireland; published several treatises, generally polemic in character.
Phineas Pett: '''Phineas Pett''' ([[1570]]-[[1647]]), master-builder of the navy and naval commissioner; elder son of Peter Pett (rf. 1689); of Emmanuel College, Cambridge; master-shipwright at Deptford, 1605; was removed to Woolwich, 1607; appointed commissioner of the navy, 1630.
George Pettie: '''George Pettie''' ([[1548]]-[[1589]]), writer of romances ; B.A. Christ Church, Oxford, 1569; author of A Petite Pallace of Pettie his Pleasure 1676, on the model of The Palace of Pleasure by William Painter; translated Guazzo's Civile Conversation 1681.
John Pettie: '''John Pettie''' ([[1839]]-[[1893]]), painter ; pupil of Robert Scott Lander; first exhibited at the Royal Academy withThe Armourers 1860; R.., 1873.
Thomas Joseph Pettiorew: '''Thomas Joseph Pettiorew''' ([[1791]]-[[1865]]), surgeon and antiquary; made secretary of the Medical Society of London, 1811, of the Royal Humane Society, 1813; acted as surgeon to the Duke and Duchess of Kent; F.R.S., 1827; surgeon of the Charing Cross Hospital, London, from its foundation till 1835; made researches into medical history and biography, publishing several volumes on the subject; contributed to archaeological journals.
Pettingall: '''Pettingall''' or PETTINGAL, JOHN ([[1708]]-[[1781]]), antiquary; B. A. Jesus College, Oxford, 1728; M.A. Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, 1740; D.D.; F.S.A., 1752; prebendary of Lincoln, 1758; published antiquarian works.
Thomas Pettingall: '''Thomas Pettingall''' ([[1745]]-[[1826]]), Whitehall preacher; son of John Pettingall; tutor and censor of Christ Church, Oxford, 1774- 9.
Henry Pettttt: '''Henry Pettttt''' ([[1848]]-[[1893]]), dramatist: in earlier life a schoolmaster in Camden Town; wrote between 1872 and 1893 a great number of melodramas, musical farces, and other plays.
Samuel Petto: '''Samuel Petto''' ([[1624]]?-[[1711]]), puritan divine; M.A. St. Catharine Hall, Cambridge: appointed, 1648, rector of Sandcroft, which cure he relinquished before the enforcement of the Act of Uniformity; published religious vorks.
Pett: '''Pett''' 1T8, SIR JOHN ([[1613]]-[[1690]]), deputy-governor of the royal mines; knighted, 1641; fought for Charles I, but was appointed deputy-governor of tlie royal mines by Cromwell, 1656: M.P., Dunwich, 1670; published miscellaneous works.
Sir William Petty: '''Sir William Petty''' ([[1623]]-[[1687]]), political economist: studied on the continent and became the friend of Hobbes: Oxford professor of anatomy, 1661; executed for the Commonwealth the Down Survey in Ireland, the first attempt on a Urge scale at carrying out a survey jcicntincally, and superintended the redistribution of lands in Ireland: acquiesced in the Restoration: knighted and made an original member of the Royal Society, liii2; uubliNhed economic treatises, 1662-90, in which he rejected I* old prohibitory system, and showed the error of the "upportem of themen-untilesystem in regarding tin abundance of the precious metals as the standard of prosperity; analysed the sources of wealth as being labour and land.
Sir William Petty: '''Sir William Petty''' , first MARyris OP LANS-
Downk: '''Downk''' and second EARL OF SHELBURNK ( [[1737]]-1 [[805]]), eldest son of John Petty, first earl of Shelburne; of Christ Church, Oxford; entered the army, 1757, and served in Germany under Lord Granby: took his seat in the House of Lords, 1761, and refused office under Bute; became president of the board of trade under Grenville, 1763, but resigned in September 1763, and soon afterwards attached himself to Pitt: dismissed from the post of aide-de-camp to George III for opposing the government in regard to Wilkes, 1763; attacked the policy of the Stamp Act, 1764; assisted Rockingham in repealing the Stamp Act, 1766, and was appointed secretary of state for the southern department upon Pitt's return to power, 1766; began a policy of conciliation towards the American colonies, but was denounced by his colleagues and hated by George III: found himself perpetually thwarted, and resigned his post, 1768; spent the next fourteen years in strong opposition, especially to the American policy of government; became, on Chatham's death (1778) the leader of that statesman's followers in opposition to Lord North, though he opposed the recognition of American independence; became home secretary under Rockingham, 1782; on Rockiugham's death became first lord of the treasury; conceded independence to the United States and made peace with France and Spain; his administration was overthrown by Fox and North, 1783, after which he did not hold office again; created a marquis, 1784; one of the most unpopular statesmen of his time, possibly on account of his contempt for political parties; was generally credited with insincerity, and commonly known asMalagrida which occasioned Goldsmith's unfortunate remark to him, Do you know that I never could conceive the reason why they call you Malagrida, for Malagrida was a very good sort of man He was a munificent patron of the flue arts, and his collection of manuscripts was purchased for the British Museum in 1807.
Petty: '''Petty''' -FITZMAURICE, SIR HENRY, third MAR-
of Lansdowne Quis: '''of Lansdowne Quis''' ([[1780]]-[[1863]]), son of Sir William Petty, first marquis of Lansdowne; of Westminster School, Edinburgh University, and Trinity College, Cambridge: M.A. Cambridge, 1801; created LL.D., 1811: M.P., Calne, 1803, Cambridge, 1805; became chancellor of the exchequer under Grenville, 1806, raising the property tax from six and a-half to ten per cent.; on the resignation of the ministry (.1807), became an active leader of opposition; succeeded his half-brother as third marquis, 1809; for the next twenty years supported the abolition of the slave trade and other liberal measures: brought about a coalition between a section of the whigs and the followers of Canning, and entered the cabinet without office, 1827; resigned, 1828; became president of the council (1830) under Lord Grey, retaining office intermittently until 1841; again president of the council (1846-52) under Lord John Russell; remained in the cabinet without office, 1852-63; throughout life he was a very moderate whig
Petty: '''Petty''' -FITZMATTRICE, Sm HENRY THOMAS, fourth MARQUIS OF LANSDOWNE (1816-1866), son of Sir Henry Petty- Fitzmaurice, third marquis of Lansdowne ; of Westminster School and Trinity College, Cambridge; M.P., Calne, 1847-56; junior lord of the treasury under Russell, 1847-9: under-secretary of state for foreign affairs under Palmerston, 1856-: K.G., 1864.
Thomas Pettyt: '''Thomas Pettyt''' ([[1510]]?-[[1568]]?), military engineer; distinguished himself in 1548 by his successful defence of Haddington against the Scots and French.
William Petyt: '''William Petyt''' ([[1636]]-[[1707]]), archivist and antiquary; barrister, Middle Temple, 1670, autumn reader, 1694, treasurer, 1701: for many years keeper of the records in the Tower of London; drew up a list of the records, made a collection of parliamentary tracts, in above eighty volumes, and published three historical and legal treatises; his manuscripts in the Inner Temple library.
Thomas Peverell: '''Thomas Peverell''' (rf. [[1419]]), successively bishop of Ossory, Llandaff, and Worcester; educated at Oxford; became a Carmelite: consecrated bishop of Ossory, 1397; translated to Llandaff, 1398, to Worcester, 1407, where he was active against the lollards.
Peverekl: '''Peverekl''' 1035
William Peverell: '''William Peverell''' (Jl. [[1131]]-[[1155]]), a I hamshire buron; leader In the battle of the Standard, 1138: supported Stephen: on Henry H'B advance northwards (1155) took refuge in u monastery.
William Peyto: '''William Peyto''' (d. [[1658]]). See I ;
Sir Kdwahd Peyton: '''Sir Kdwahd Peyton''' , second baronet ([[1888]]?1657), parliamentarian; educated at Cambridge*: knihtol, 1611; succeeded as baronet, 1616; M.P., Cambridgeshire, 1621-6; took an active part in the war of pain; 1641-2 and fought for parliament. lathe Divine Catastrophe(1652) he showed sympathies with the Fifthmonarchy men.

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Edward Peyton: '''Edward Peyton''' (d. [[1749]] X commodore; entered the navy, 1707; being left by the death of Curtis Barnett in command of the East India squadron, avoided engaging La Bourdonnaia, thinking his force inferior; put under arrest by his successor, Thomas Griffin (d. 1771) , and sent to England, where be died.
Sir Henry Peyton: '''Sir Henry Peyton''' (d. [[1628]]?), adventurer; knighted, 1606; commanded a Venetian fleet, 1618.
Peyton: '''Peyton''' Sin JOHN ([[1544]]-[[1630]]), governor of Jersey ; knighted, 1586; lieutenant of the Tower of London, 16971603; governor of Jersey, 1603-30.
Sir John Peyton: '''Sir John Peyton''' ([[1679]]-[[1635]]), governor of Jersey : only son of Sir John Peyton (1544-1630); of QueensCollege, Cambridge: knighted, 1603; lieutenantgovernor of Jersey, 1628-30, and afterwards governor, 1630-5.
Sir John Strutt Peyton: '''Sir John Strutt Peyton''' ([[1786]]-[[1838]]X captain in the navy; great-grandson of Edward Peyton; entered the navy in 1797, and saw much service; K.O.H., 1836.
Thomas Peyton: '''Thomas Peyton''' ([[1895]]-[[1626]]), poet; probably brother of Sir Edward Peyton; of Cambridge University and Lincoln's Inn; published The Glasseof Time 1620-3, a scriptural poem.
Emily Janb Pfeitfer: '''Emily Janb Pfeitfer''' ([[1827]]-[[1890]]), poetess ; t5e Davis; married J. E. Pfeiffer, a German merchant, 1853; published several volumes of poetry in the style of Mrs. Browning.
Phaer: '''Phaer''' or PHAYER, THOMAS (15 10?- [[1560]]), lawyer, physician, and translator; M.D. Oxford, 1559; wrote two legal handbooks and several popular medical treatises, and translated nine books of Virgil's.ffineid as well as part of the tenth, into English verse between 1655 and 1560. Thomas Twyne completed the translation in 1584.
Phaleritj: '''Phaleritj''' 8, GULLIELMUS (pseudonym). See
William Whitk: '''William Whitk''' , [[1604]]-[[1678]].
Phayre: '''Phayre''' Siu ARTHUR PURVES ([[1812]]-[[1886]]), first commissioner of British Burma; educated at Shrewsbury School; entered the Bengal army, 1828; became commissioner of Arakau, 1849, of Pegu, 1852; chief commissioner of British Burma, 1862-7; G.C.M.G., 1878; published a History of Burma 1883.
Phayre: '''Phayre''' or PHATRE, ROBERT ([[1619]] V-[[1682]]), regicide; one of the three to whom the warrant for the execution of Charles I was addressed; escaped severe punishment at the Restoration through having married the daughter of Sir Thomas Herbert (1606-1682); became a Muggletoniau, 1662.
Sir Robert Phayre: '''Sir Robert Phayre''' ([[1820]]-[[1897]]), general ; brother of Sir Arthur Purves Phayre; educated at Shrewsbury School: ensign in East India Company's service, 1839: captain, 1848; in Persian expedition, 185B-7; quartermaster-general to Bombay army, 1867-68; major, Bombay staff corps, 1861; colonel, 1868; in Abyssinian campaign, 1868; O.B.and aide-de-camp to Queen Victoria, 1868; commandant of Siud frontier force, 1868-72; realdent (1873-4) of Baroda, where his life was attempted at the instigation of the gaekwar, Malhar Rao, who was in consequence deposed, 1875; major-general, 1880; commanded reserve division in second Afghan war, 1880; K.O.B. and lieutenant-general, 1881; commanded division of Bombay army, 1881-6; general, 1889: G.O.B., 1894.
Phelips: '''Phelips''' See also PHI LI ITS, Pim.irs, aim i.n-s.
Sir Edward Phelips: '''Sir Edward Phelips''' ([[1660]]T-[[1614]]X speaker of the ii. MM -of Common! and master of the rolU: nutumn reader, Middle Temple, 1596: entered parliament (1601) as kuifht..: UM shire for Somerset; king's sen-. kniihu-,1, 1GU3; speaker, 1604; became ma1611.
Sir Robert Phelips: '''Sir Robert Phelips''' ([[1686]] 7-16S8X parliamentarian; H.lwt son of Sir Edward Pbelips knighted, 1603; M.I, East Looe, 1604-11; took a prominent part In opposition, 1621, attacking the Spanish marriage, for whir!, h, was imprisoned; assumed an attitude of hostility to Buckingham, 1625.
Phelp: '''Phelp''' 8, JOHN (. [[1636]]-[[1668]]), regicide : of Corpus Christi College, Oxford; one of the clerks of the court which sat to try Charles I; was attainted on the Restoration, hut escaped to the continent.
Samuel Phelps: '''Samuel Phelps''' ([[1804]]-[[1878]]), actor; first appeared on the stage in 1826; after some years spent in the provinces, appeared at the Haymarket, London, as Shylock, 1837, and afterwards at Coveut Garden, London, under Macready; joined in opening Sadler's Wells, Islington, 1844, where he succeeded in " making Shakespeare pay for nearly twenty years: became sole manager in the season, 1860-1, but gave up the enterprise (1862), after he had produced thirty-four of Shakespeaie's plays; afterwards acted chiefly at Drury Lane, London; excelled in characters of rugged strength.
Thomas Phelps: '''Thomas Phelps''' (Jl. [[1718]]-[[1776]]), astronomer ; the first in England to detect the great comet of 1743.
William Phelps: '''William Phelps''' ([[1776]]-[[1866]]), topographer; of Baliiol College, Oxford; B.A. St. Albau Hall, 1797; issued seven parts of an elaborate History and Antiquities of Somersetshire 1835-9.
John Pherd: '''John Pherd''' (d. [[1228]]), erroneous name of JOHN OF
Fountains: '''Fountains'''
Peter Phesant: '''Peter Phesant''' ([[1880]]?-[[1649]]), judge; barrister, Gray's Inn, 1608, ancient, 1622, bencher, 1623, reader, 1624; serjeant-at-law, 1640; voted a judge of common pleas by the House of Commons, 1645.
Alazonomastix Philalethes: '''Alazonomastix Philalethes''' (pseudonym).
Eiren Philalethes: '''Eiren Philalethes''' -fiUS (pseudonym). See ElREN JSU8, &. 1622 V

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Eugenius Philalethes: '''Eugenius Philalethes''' (pseudonym). See
Han Vaug: '''Han Vaug''' , THOMAS, [[1622]]-[[1666]].
Francois Andr Philidor: '''Francois Andr Philidor''' fi DANICAN ([[1726]]1795 X chess-player and composer; born at Dreiix; son of a French musician; learned chess while in attendance as a musician at Versailles; his fame European from early youth; spent much of his time in Knlnml; published (1748) hisAnalyse du jeu des Echecs; his skill commemorated among chess-players by Philidor's defence and Philidor's legacy He was also celebrated as a composer, introducing several new modes.
Philip: '''Philip'''
Philip: '''Philip''' n OK SPAIN ([[1627]]-[[1598]]), king of Spain and husband of Queen Mary of England: son of the emperor Charles V; married Queen Mary, who chose him against the wishes of parliament and tlie country, in Winchester Cathedral, 1554: K.O., 1554: became unpopular; advised Mary to pardon the Princess Elizabeth; resolved to leave England, in disappointment that an expected heir was not born to him, 1555; still continued to watch English politics, but was at variance with Queen Mary, urging her against her will to select a less bigoted man than Bishop Thirlby as chancellor; returned to England, 1587, desiring to draw England into his schemes upon the Low Countries; left for the Low Countries, and never saw Queen Mary again; made overtures to the Princess Elizabeth, but finally married (1569) the French king's daughter, Isabella; sent the Spanish Armada against England, 1688; died in Spain.
of Montgomkry Philip: '''of Montgomkry Philip''' , called GRAMMATICUS (d. 1099X crusader; son of Roger de Montgomery, earl of Shrewsbury and Arundel: rebelled with Robert de Mowbray, 1096: died at Jerusalem, while accompanying Robert of Normandy in the first crusade.
Philip: '''Philip''' 1036
Philips: '''Philips'''
Lip Dk Thaun Pitt: '''Lip Dk Thaun Pitt''' (. [[1120]]), Anglo-Norman writer ; wrote two poems of great value for the history of AngloNorman literature; perhaps the earliest poet in the iMffH* fail whose work has survived.
Ok Draosk Philip: '''Ok Draosk Philip''' (. [[1172]]).
Philip: '''Philip''' or POITIERS ( . [[1208]] ?), bishop of Durham ; accompanied Richard I on his crusade; returned to Bugtend before Richard I. and (1195) was elected bishop; mentioned as one of King John's evil counsellors in the controversy with Pope Innocent III.
Db Valoonbb Philip: '''Db Valoonbb Philip''' (d. [[1215]]).
Uk Ulkcot Philip: '''Uk Ulkcot Philip''' (. [[1220]]).
Philip: '''Philip''' or PHILIPPE DB RIM or DK RKMI ([[1246]] ?1S96X supposed Anglo-Norman poet; now generally identified with Philippe de Beaumanoir (12467-1296), the French jurist and poet.
Alexander Philip Wilson Philip: '''Alexander Philip Wilson Philip''' ([[1770]] ?1*51?), physician and physiologist; M.D. Edinburgh, 17W; elected physician to the Worcester infirmary, 1802; removed to London, 1817; F.R.C.P., 1834: went to Boulogne (c. 1842) in consequence of financial difficulties; published medical works, several of which were translated into various languages.
John Philip: '''John Philip''' (fl. [[1566]]), author ; produced ([[1566]]) three tracts, chiefly in verse, describing the trial of three witches at Ohelmsford.
Tp Phtt: '''Tp Phtt''' , JOHN ([[1775]]-[[1851]]), South African missionary; went to South Africa (1819) with a deputation to visit the stations of the London Missionary Society; remained in Cape Town, and for the rest of his life constantly endeavoured to defend the natives against the treatment of the colonists; his views endorsed by a parliamentary committee, 1837, on which Governor D'Urban was dismissed; his policy of erecting independent native states wrecked by the Kaffir war of 1846.
Tp Phtt: '''Tp Phtt''' , JOHN BIRNIE ([[1824]]-[[1875]]), sculptor: executed portrait busts and statues; employed for eight years on the Albert Memorial in Hyde Park, London.
Robert Philip: '''Robert Philip''' ([[1791]]-[[1858]]), divine ; independent fHHlr at Maberley Chapel, London, 1826-55; published numerous works.
Lord Phtliphaugh: '''Lord Phtliphaugh''' ([[1666]]-[[1708]]). See MURRAY,
Jambs Sir: '''Jambs Sir''' .
Tpot Phtt: '''Tpot Phtt''' .
Phelipot Philipot: '''Phelipot Philipot''' , or PHILPOT, SIR JOHN (d. 138 IX may or of London; a member of the Grocers Company; M.P., London, 1371 and 1381; headed the opposition to John of Gaunt: appointed joint-treasurer for the French war (1377) at the request of the Commons: mayor, 1378; assisted Richard II during the peasants revolt, 1381. xlv. 1593
John Philipot: '''John Philipot''' ([[1589]]?-[[1645]]), Somerset herald; Rouge Dragon, 1618; Somerset herald, 1624; accompanied Charles I to Oxford after the outbreak of the civil war; made many county visitations.
Thomas Philipot: '''Thomas Philipot''' (d. [[1682]]), poet and miscellaneous writer; n of John Philipot; M.A. Clare Hall, Cambridge, regiit literis, 1636 (incorporated at Oxford, 1640); published miscellaneous works. TTTTT.

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Op Hainault Phtlippa: '''Op Hainault Phtlippa''' ([[1314]]7-[[1369]]), queen of Edward III; daughter of William the Good, count of * Halnaulfc: married to her second cousin, *,,
Iii: '''Iii''' [[1328]], a papal dispensation being procured ; X? by JL rol- ! rt * havc haran faed the English troops (1M6) before the battle of Neville's Cross; before Chris, m * 8_!2 46 jolned Ed**"* HI before Calais, where she interceded for the six principal burgesses on the surrender of the town in August 1847; received Frolssart on his arrival in England, 1361, and made him her clerk or ecretary: died, and was buried at Windsor, PHnjPPA OP LANCASTER (1359-1415), queen of John I of Portugal; daughter of John of Gaunt, duke rf Lancaster; married, 1387; became the mother celebrated sons, Edward I, Don Pedro the great Ferdinand the Mint,
John Philippart: '''John Philippart''' ([[1784]] 7-[[1874]]), military writer ; clerk in the war office, and for forty-three years chancellor of the order of tit. John of Jerusalem; industriously compiled many books of reference relating to the army.
Philipps: '''Philipps''' See also PHEUPS, PHILIPS, and PHIL-
Ups: '''Ups'''
Baker Philipps: '''Baker Philipps''' ([[1718]]7-[[1745]]), lieutenant in the navy; entered the navy, 1733: shot for neglect of duty in surrendering (after the death of the captain) the Anglesea to a French warship of superior force an 1111 just sentence, since he only assumed command when the vessel was virtually lost.
Sir Erasmus Philipps: '''Sir Erasmus Philipps''' , fifth baronet (d. [[1743]]), economic writer; of Pembroke College, Oxford, and Lincoln's Inn; M.P., Haverfordwest, 1726-43; succeeded to the baronetcy, 1736; wrote four economic treatises.
Fabian Philipps: '''Fabian Philipps''' ([[1601]]-[[1690]]), author; spent much money during the civil war in publishing books in support of the royal cause; became at the Restoration remembrancer of the court of the council and marches of Wales.
Jenktn Thomas Philipps: '''Jenktn Thomas Philipps''' (d. [[1755]]), translator ; became tutor to the children of Prince George (George II) before 1726; published Latin dissertations and translations from the German.
Philipps: '''Philipps''' or PHILIPPES, MORGAN (rf. [[1570]]), Roman catholic divine; fellow of Oriel College, Oxford, 1538; M.A., 1542; principal of St. Mary Hall, Oxford, 1546-50; publicly disputed with Peter Martyr, 1549; retired to Louvain on the accession of Queen Elizabeth, dying at Donay. The Treatise concerning Mary Queen of Scotsright to the English throne, by John Leslie (1527-1596) was republished in 1571 under his name.
Thomas Philipps: '''Thomas Philipps''' ([[1774]]-[[1841]]), vocalist and composer; first appeared at Covent Garden, London, 1796; made a tour in America; retired early from the stage; taught singing and composed ballads.
Philips: '''Philips''' See also PHELIPS, PHILIPPS, and PHIL-
Lips: '''Lips'''
Ambrose Philips: '''Ambrose Philips''' ([[1675]] 7-[[1749]]), poet ; fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, 1699-1708; M.A., 1700; joined the Addison circle, and had hisDistressed Mother (1712, an adaptation of Racine's Andromaque) lauded in the Spectator; M.P., Armagh borough (Irish parliament), 1727; judge of the prerogative court, 1733. His pastorals excited Pope's jealousy, and gave rise to bitter attacks in Pope's satires. He brought out the Freethinker (1718-19), an imitation of theSpectator
Charles Philips: '''Charles Philips''' ([[1708]]-[[1747]]), portrait-painter; noted for his small whole-lengths and conversation pieces; patronised by Frederick, prince of Wales.
Philips: '''Philips''' or PHILLIPS, GEORGE ([[1599]] 7-16%), Irish writer and governor of Londonderry; warned the inhabitants of Londonderry in 1688 to be on their guard against Antrim's bighlauders; became governor, December 1688, but resigned shortly in favour of Robert Ltindy ; published several political pamphlets on Irish matters.
Humphrey Philips: '''Humphrey Philips''' ([[1633]]-[[1707]]), nonconformist minister; B.A. Wadhain College, Oxford, 1654; M.A. Magdalen College, Oxford, 1666; elected fellow of Magdalen, 1666, but ejected, 1660, and imprisoned, 1662; went to Holland on his release, returning afterwards to England, where he was much persecuted.
John Philips: '''John Philips''' ([[1676]]-[[1709]]), poet ; of Christ Church, Oxford; author of theSplendid Shilling a mock heroic poem in Miltonic blank verse, first published in 1701; employed by Harley and St. John to write verses on Blenheim as a tory counterpart to Addison's Campaign; wrote his most important work, Cyder (1708), in imitation of Virgil's Georgics
Katherine Philips: '''Katherine Philips''' ([[1631]]-[[1664]]), verse-writer ; daughter of John Fowler, a London merchant; married (1647) James Philips of Cardigan; adopted the pseudonym 'Orinda to which her contemporaries prefixed the epithet MatehlesR; her earliest verses prefixed (1651) to
Philips: '''Philips''' 1037
Phillips: '''Phillips''' thePoems of Henry Vaughan (1822-1695); her translation of Corneille's -Pompeeacted in Dublin with great success. Her collected verses appeared, 1667.
Milks Philips: '''Milks Philips''' f. [[1568]]-[[1582]]), nmruW;' 'jaUwl with Captain John Hawkyns (1568) u the Indies, and became a prisoner in Mexico; eventually escaped and lauded in England in 1682. Hi- hiin-lf n-hited hU story to Hakluyt. xh.
Xathaxiki Philips: '''Xathaxiki Philips''' . .! K. H:i K ([[1795]]-[[1831]]), artist; exhibited landscapes in Liverpool H: cheater; executed engravings of old hulls in Lancashire and Cheshire.
Peregrine Philips: '''Peregrine Philips''' ([[1623]]-[[1691]]), nonconformist preacher; studied at Oxford; puritan incumbent of several livings in Pembroke, but ejected, 166V; much persecution. L xlv. 179
Philips: '''Philips''' or PHILIPPI, PETER or PIBTRO (fl. 1580-1621), musical composer; born in England: organist to the Archduke Albert and Archduchess Isabella in the Netherlands, 1696-1621; published many works at Antwerp.

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Philips: '''Philips''' or PHILLIPS, RICHARD ([[1661]]-[[1751]]), governor of Nova Scotia; was governor from 1720 to 1749, but after 1730 resided in England, neglecting his duties.
Robert Philips: '''Robert Philips''' (Jl. [[1643]]-[[1559]] ?), musician ; said by Fox to have been a gentleman of the king's chapel at Windsor and a notable singing man
Robert Philips: '''Robert Philips''' (d. [[1660]]?), confessor to Queen Henrietta Maria: of Scottish origin; attached to Queen Henrietta Maria after the expulsion of her French attendants, 1626: commissioned by Queen Henrietta Maria to request aid from Pope Urban VIII against the Long parliament, for which he was summoned before parliament, the matter being eventually allowed to drop; accompanied Queen Henrietta Maria to the Hague, 1642.
Rowland Philips: '''Rowland Philips''' (d, [[1638]]?), warden of Merton College, Oxford; educated at Oriel College, Oxford; elected warden of Merton College, 1521: resigning, 1525; DJX, 1522.
William Philips: '''William Philips''' (d. [[1734]]), dramatist; son of George Philips; wrote several tragedies, produced in London and Dublin.
Greyille Phillimore: '''Greyille Phillimore''' ([[1821]]-[[1884]]), divine and author; son of Joseph Philliinore; of Westminster School, the Charterhouse, and Christ Church, Oxford; M.A., 1844; vicar of Down-Ampney, 1861-67; rector of Henley, 1867-83; rector of Ewelme, 1883-4; joint-editor of the Parish Hymn Book(1863), to which he contributed eleven original hymns.
Sir John Phillimore: '''Sir John Phillimore''' ([[1781]]-[[1840]]), captain in the navy; brother of Joseph Phillimore; entered the navy, 1795; advanced to post rank, 1807; fought a stubborn action with the French frigate Clorinde, 1814, and (c. 1819) thrashed William James (d. 1827) for his description of the action in his naval history; C.B., 1815; retired, 1826.
John George Phillimore: '''John George Phillimore''' ([[1808]]-[[1865]]X jurist; eldest son of Joseph Phillimore; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; MA., 1831; a clerk of the board of control of India, 1827-32; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1832; bencher, 1851; Q.C., 1861; published several works on Roman and canon law.
Joseph Phillimore: '''Joseph Phillimore''' ([[1775]]-[[1855]]), civilian; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford; D.C.L., 1804; regius professor of civil law, Oxford, 1809-55; M.P., St. Mawes, 1817-26, Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, 18261830; advocating catholic emancipation; filled several important judicial posts, and edited two series of cases heard in the ecclesiastical courts.
Sir Robert Joseph Phillimore: '''Sir Robert Joseph Phillimore''' , first baronet (1810-1885), civilian and judge: son of Joseph Phillimore ; of Westminster School and Christ Church, Oxford: D.O.L., 1838; barrister, Middle Temple, 1841; judge of the Cinque ports, 1865; admiralty advocate, 1865; liberalconservative M.P., Tavistock, 1852 -7; Q.O., 1858; became judge of the high court of admiralty, 1867; created baronet, 1883; a scholar both in the classical and modern languages, and a jurist of wide reading: his most imporumt work, Commentaries on int. rn..tional Law
Phillip: '''Phillip''' See also I'HU.I; Mv
Arthur Phillip: '''Arthur Phillip''' ([[1738]]-[[1814]]), vice-admiral and first governor of New Sooth Wal; entered the navy, 1765; reached post rmnk, 1781; founded, January a convict settlement on the harbour of Port Jackson, ul.i.l, l, named Sydney after Thomas Townshend, viscount Sydney; carried the settlement through many privations from lack of food and of free settlers; ri-tunml to Kngland (1792) iu bad health: rear-admiral, 1801; vice-admiral, 1810.
John Phillip: '''John Phillip''' ([[1817]]-[[1867]]), subject and portrait painter; began to execute likenesses while apprenticed to an Aberdeen glazier, and (1836) attracted the attention of Lord Panmure, who paid for his education in London; exhibited at the Royal Academy from 1838, painting chiefly portraits and Scottish subject*: the style of his painting changed by a visit to Seville, 1861; hi* later work influenced by Velasquez; La Bomba 1863, La Gloria 1864, and II Cigarrillo 1864, among bis masterpieces; A.R.A., 1867, and R.A., 1869.
William Phillip: '''William Phillip''' (. [[1596]]-[[1619]]X translator; made several translations from the Dutch, chiefly of books of travel.
Phillipps: '''Phillipps''' See also PHELirfl, PHiurif, PHIUI*, and PHILLIPS.
James Orchard Halliwell Phillipps: '''James Orchard Halliwell Phillipps''' (1820-1889).
Samuel March Phillipps: '''Samuel March Phillipps''' , formerly SAMUEL
March: '''March''' ([[1780]]-[[1862]]X legal writer ; of the Charterhouse and Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge; M.A., 1805; assumed the surname Phillipps in 1796; barrister, Inner Temple, 1806; permanent uuder-secretary for home affairs, 1827-48. His Treatise on the Law of Evidence (1814) was in itday a standard text-book.
Sir Thomas Phillipps: '''Sir Thomas Phillipps''' , first baronet ([[1792]]-[[1872]]), antiquary and bibliophile; of Rugby and University College, Oxford; M.A., 1820; showed from his earliest years a passion for collecting books and manuscripts; his collection rich in old Welsh poetry; possessed four hundred or five hundred volumes of oriental manuscripts; created baronet, 1821: established (c. 1822) a private printing press at his residence. Middle Hill, Broadway, Worcestershire; printed visitations, extracts from registers, genealogies, cartularies, and brief catalogues of collections of manuscripts in private and public libraries; removed in later life to Thirlestaue House, Cheltenham,
Phillips: '''Phillips''' See also PHELIPS, PHILIPPS, and
Philips: '''Philips'''
Arthur Phillips: '''Arthur Phillips''' ([[1605]]-[[1695]]), musician; of New College, Oxford; organist at Bristol, 1638, and at Magdalen College, Oxford, 1639; choragus and professor of music at Oxford, 1639-56; afterwards served Queen Henrietta Maria as organist in France.
Catherine Phillips: '''Catherine Phillips''' ([[1727]]-[[1794]]), Quakeress; daughter of Henry Payton; entered the ministry, 1748, and thenceforth went on annual preaching tours amongst the Friends: married William Phillips, 1772; a volume of Memoirs appeared, 1797.
Charles Phillips: '''Charles Phillips''' (. [[1766]]-[[1783]]), engraver; worked chiefly in mezzotint after the old masters.
Charles Phillips: '''Charles Phillips''' ([[1787]] ?-[[1869]]), barrister and miscellaneous writer; B.A. Trinity College, Dublin, 1806: entered the Middle Temple, 1807; called to the Irish bar, 1812; joined the Oonnaught bar and speedily made a reputation by his florid oratory; called to the English bar, 1821, becoming shortly leader at the Old Bailey; appointed commissioner of the insolvent debtorscourt of London, 1846; published miscellaneous works, including Napoleon III (3rd edit. 1854).

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Edward Phillips: '''Edward Phillips''' ([[1630]]-[[1696]]?), author; son of Edward Phillips and his wife Ann, only sister of the poet Milton, by whom he was educated and with whom be maintained affectionate relations until the poet's death; of Magdalen Hall, Oxford; became (1663) tutor to the son
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Phillips: '''Phillips''' of John Evelyn the dinrNt,:m.l lfi5) to Philip Herbert (afterwards seventh Karl of Pembroke): subsequently resumed his former occupation of hack-writer in London; chiefly remembered for his 4 New World of Word* 1W8, a philological dictionary of doubtful originality, little merit, and great popularity, awl by his Mysteries of Love and Eloquence 1658.
Edward Phillips: '''Edward Phillips''' (Jt. [[1780]]-[[1759]]), dramatist; author of comic musical pieces produced in London theatres, 1790-9.
George Phillips: '''George Phillips''' (. [[1579]]-[[1597]]), divine : M.A. Trinity College, Cambridge, 1687; published sermons.
George Phillips: '''George Phillips''' ([[1593]]-[[1644]]), nonconformist divine and colonist: B.A. Caius College, Cambridge, 1617: wiled for Massachusetts, 1630; pastor at Watertown till nil deatii.
George Phillips: '''George Phillips''' ([[1804]]-[[1892]]), oriental scholar; of Magdalen College, Oxford, and QueensCollege, Cambridge; fellow of QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1830; M.A., 1832; D.D., 1869; held the living of Sandon from 18461887; president of QueensCollege, Cambridge, 1867-92; vice-chancellor of Cambridge University, 1861-2; pub1 1 * hrd, with other works, a Syriac grammar, 1 837, and an elaborateCommentary on the Psalms 1846.
George Searle Phillips: '''George Searle Phillips''' ([[1815]]-[[1889]]), miscelwriter; said to have graduated B.A. Trinity College, Cambridge; edited several newspapers in England and the United States; became insane (1873) and was confined in the Trenton asylum; published mostly under the pseudonym of January Searle
Giles Firman Phillips: '''Giles Firman Phillips''' ([[1780]]-[[1867]]), landscapepainter; published two treatises on his art.
Henry Phillips: '''Henry Phillips''' (ft. [[1798]]-[[1831]]), horticultural writer; was a schoolmaster, residing in London and Brighton; fellow of the Horticultural Society; F.L.S., 1826: publishedHistory of Cultivated Vegetables (last edit. 1831), and other works.
Henry Phillips: '''Henry Phillips''' ([[1801]]-[[1876]]), musician ; appeared as a singing boy at the Haymarket and Drury Lane, London; successfully sang the music of Caspar at the production of Der FreischUtz 1834, and thenceforth rose rapidly in public estimation as a bass singer; retired, 1863.
Henry Wyndham Phillips: '''Henry Wyndham Phillips''' ([[1820]]-[[1868]]), portrait-painter: son of Thomas Phillips (1770-1845); first exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1838.
Philips Phillips: '''Philips Phillips''' , or PHTT.LYPS, JOHN (fl. 1670-1691), author; educated at QueensCollege, Cambridge; became a puritan preacher; possibly never beneflced. Five ediflcatory treatises by him are extant, as well as four epitaphs and three longer poems commemorative of the Countess of Lennox (1678), Sir Philip Sidney (1687), and Sir Christopher Hatton (1691).
John Phillips: '''John Phillips''' ([[1655]] ?-[[1633]]), bishop of Sodor and Man; M.A. St. Mary Hall, Oxford, 1684; appointed archdeacon of Cleveland, 1601; consecrated bishop of Sodor and Man, 1606; introduced many reforms, and made a Manx translation of the Book of Common Prayer, 1610.
John Phillips: '''John Phillips''' (d. [[1640]]), divine ; M.A. and B.D. Cambridge: ricar of Faversham, 1606-40; published the Way to Heaven 1825.
John Phillips: '''John Phillips''' ([[1631]]-[[1706]]), author ; brother of Edward Phillips (1630-1696 ?); was brought up by his uncle, the poet Milton; made a scathing attack upon puriunism, 1666, in bis Satyr against Hypocrites; gained a living by his labours as a hack-writer and translator and a scurrilous controversialist; employed by Dates to write on behalf of the reality of the Popish plot; commenced (1690) the periodicalPresent State of Europe which be continued till his death.
Pktt: '''Pktt''' T.TP8, JOHN (. [[1786]]-[[1792]]), writer on inland navigation; brought up as a builder and surveyor; published works containing schemes for the construction of *nto.
John Phillips: '''John Phillips''' ([[1800]]-[[1874]]), geologist ; intimately fsociatod in his studies with hU uncle, William Smith (17C9-1839); keeper of the York Museum, 1826-40; assistant secretary of the British Association, 1832-69; F.R.S., 1834; professor of geology at Trinity College, Dublin, 1844-53; Wollastou medallist, Geological Society, 1845, president, 1859 and 1860; keeper of the Ashmolean .Museum, 1854-70; hou. LL.D. Dublin, 1857, Cambridge, 1866; hou. M.A. Oxford, 1853, D.O.L., 1866; contributed over a hundred papers to scientific literature, ami published works on geology.
John Arthur Phillips: '''John Arthur Phillips''' ([[1822]]-[[1887]]), geologist ; professor of metallurgy at the college for civil engineers, Putney, 1848-50; practised in London as a mining engineer and consulting expert; F.R.S., 1881; vico-prcsidi nt of the Geological Society: one of the first to devote himself to the study of the microscopic structure of minerals and rocks; author of numerous scientific papers.
John Roland Phillips: '''John Roland Phillips''' ([[1844]]-[[1887]]), lawyer and antiquary: won the prize offered at Cardigan eisteddfod for the best essay on theHistory of Cilgerran 1866; barrister, Lincoln's Inn, 1870; published (1874) Memoirs of the Civil War in Wales and the Marches
Aiolesworth Phillips: '''Aiolesworth Phillips''' ([[1755]]-[[1832]]), lieutenantcolonel; second lieutenant, royal marines, 1776; accompanied James Cook (1728-1779) on his last voyage, 1776-9; captain, 1780; married (1782) Susanna Elizabeth, daughter of Charles Burney (1726-1814); brevet-major, 1794 rjbrevet lieutenant-colonel, 1798; resided at Boulogne (1784) till after French revolution, and on returning to France (1802) was seized by Napoleon and detained in France till 1814; became acquainted with Charles Lamb and his friends.
Sir Richard Phillips: '''Sir Richard Phillips''' ([[1767]]-[[1840]]), author, bookseller, and publisher; in turn a schoolmaster, a hosier, and a stationer, bookseller, and patent-medicine vendor in the town of Leicester; founded the Leicester Herald 1792, in which he expressed his republican, opinions; came to London, 1795, and (1796) established the Monthly Magazine; sheriff, 1807; knighted, 1808; friend of Priestley and Orator Hunt, and a patron of Bamford and other radicals; issued elementary class-books and cheap manuals under a variety of pseudonyms.
Richard Phillips: '''Richard Phillips''' ([[1778]]-[[1851]]), chemist ; brother of William Phillips (1775-1828); F.R.S., 1822; president of the Chemical Society, 1849-50; chemist and curator of the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyu Street, London, 1839-51; discovered (1823) the true nature of uranite; did useful work in mineralogical and pharmaceutical chemistry; author of four works and some seventy papers on chemical subjects.
Samuel Phillips: '''Samuel Phillips''' ([[1814]]-[[1854]]), journalist; appeared on the stage in his youth; forced on his father's death to write for a living; author of Caleb Stukely 1844; placed on the staff of The Times 1845, as a writer i of literary reviews; created LL.D. Gbttingen, 1852; appointed literary director on the establishment of the Crystal Palaoe in 1853.
Teresia Const Antia Phillips: '''Teresia Const Antia Phillips''' ([[1709]]-[[1765]]), courtesan; commenced a life of intrigue at a very early j age; according to her own account had an intrigue with Thomas Grimes (afterwards fourth Earl of Chesterfield), 1721; married a Dutch merchant named Muilman (1723), who obtained decree of nullity: continued to assume the name of Muilman; mentioned by Horace Walpole under the name Con Phillips as being equally notorious with , the czarina and in a similar manner in the first chapter of Fielding'sAmelia; determined, after many experiences in France, England, and the West Indies, to blackmail her friends by publishing An Apology which appeared in parts in 1748; removed to Jamaica (1754), where she died.

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