Hooke, William, 1600 or 1601-1678

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William Hooke was a Protestant clergyman and domestic chaplain to Oliver Cromwell. He was born in London and graduated from Oxford, and spent several years in New England as a pastor. He returned to England in 1656, becoming the domestic chaplain and advisor for his friend Oliver Cromwell and running the Savoy hospital. He remained an advisor to Cromwell's son Richard until the collapse of the Protectorate. He published several tracts and sermons.

From the description of William Hooke letter to Richard Cromwell, 1659 Nov. 16. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60525753

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creatorOf Hooke, William, 1600 or 1601-1678. William Hooke letter to Richard Cromwell, 1659 Nov. 16. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
referencedIn Everett, Edward, 1794-1865. Letters, 1838-1847, Massachusetts. Brown University Archives, John Hay Library
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associatedWith Everett, Edward, 1794-1865. person
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Birth 1600

Death 1678

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