Edward Sheldon (translator)

Edward Sheldon (b. at Beoley, 23 April 1599; d. in London, 27 March 1687) was an English translator of Catholic works.

Life

He studied at Oxford and afterwards at Gray's Inn, London, completing his education by a foreign tour. He led a quiet life on his estate at Stratton, Gloucestershire. In 1641, being molested because of his Catholicism, he removed to London where he lived in retirement till his death.

Works

He translated four works from the French:

• "The Holy Life of M. De Renty" (1658);
• "The Rule of Catholic Faith", by François Véron (1660);
• "The Counsels of Wisdom", by Nicholas Fouquet, Marquis of Belle Isle (1680);
• "Christian Thoughts for Every Day of the Month" (1680).

Family

He was the third son of Edward Sheldon of Beoley, Worcestershire, and Elizabeth Markham his wife. He married Mary (or Margaret) Wake, daughter of Lionel Wake of Pedington, Northamptonshire, by whom he had nine sons and four daughters.

External links

•  Lee, Sidney, ed. (1897). "Sheldon, Edward". Dictionary of National Biography 52. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 

Attribution

•  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "Edward Sheldon". Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.  The entry cites:
  • Henry Foley, Records Eng. Prov. S.J., V, (Sheldon Pedigree), 850;
  • Anthony à Wood, Athenæ Oxonienses, ed. Bliss, (London, 1813–1820);
  • Charles Dodd, Church History, m III (Brussels vere Wolverhampton, 1737–1742);
  • Joseph Gillow, Bibl. Dict. Eng. Cath., s.v.;
  • Thompson Cooper in the Dictionary of National Biography article.