Autograph letter signed from Gilbert Burnet, bishop of Salisbury, Salisbury, to Sir Robert Southwell? [manuscript], 1690 September 20.
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Southwell, Robert, Sir, 1635-1702
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Robert Southwell was born near Kinsale, Ireland, and educated at Queen's College, Oxford. Knighted in 1665 and appointed envoy to the court of Portugal, Southwell successfully concluded the Peace of Lisbon in 1668. He held several other diplomatic posts under James II, including envoy to Lisbon again, and then to Brussels and Brandenburg. In 1690 he accompanied William III to Ireland and was named principal secretary of state for that kingdom, an office he held until his death. In 1690 he was el...
Burnet, Gilbert, 1643-1715
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Gilbert Burnet was appointed Bishop of Salisbury in 1689. His most important work, History of my own time, was published after his death. As a bishop he was known to be an excellent administrator and pastor. From the description of Gilbert Burnet letter, Salisbury, [England], 1707 June 28. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 33928906 Bishop of Salisbury. From the description of Autograph note signed : Salisbury, 1707 Sept. 20. (Unknown)...
