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but retracted under Mary, and was appointed dean of Durham. Went abroad on the accession of Elizabeth, and died about 1560. 1500 to Some of his pieces are in Burnet's History of the Reformation; 1600 but he is best known by his Annotations on Lilly's Grammar, printed at Basil, in 1532, 4to.-Wood.

Constable, Henry, who, in the reign of Elizabeth, was born, or at least, descended from a family of that name, in Yorkshire. Was a noted English poet, and spent some time among the Oxoniau muses. Master of the English tongue. A member of St. John's college, Cambridge, and took the degree of B.A., in 1579. Fled the country on account of his attachment to the popish religion, and on his return to England was imprisoned in the Tower, whence he was released in 1584.—England's Helicon.

Pullain, John, was a native of Yorkshire, though neither date nor place of birth is exactly known: the latter assigned to 1517. Admitted a senior student of Christ Church, Oxford, in 1547. He became rector of St. Peter's, Cornhill, London. Favoured the Reformation. Was deprived in 1555, and became an exile, to escape death. Resided at Geneva, and took a share in the translation of the Bible. Returned to England on the death of Mary, but was soon imprisoned for preaching contrary to the prohibition of Elizabeth. In 1559, was presented to the rectory of Capford, in Essex, and at the end of the same year, with the archdeaconry of Colchester. Was a good Latin and English poet. Died in July, 1565.

Frobisher, Sir Martin, a navigator, was born near Doncaster. Sailed in 1576, from Deptford, with three ships, on a voyage of discovery for a north-west passage to China. Led the way to other voyagers, who did not succeed. Accompanied Drake to the West Indies, in 1585. Exerted himself against the Spanish Armada, in 1588, and for his valour was honoured with knighthood, by the lord high admiral, on board his own ship. Was sent to assist Henry IV. against the Spaniards and Leaguers; and in an attack near Brest, was wounded, of which he died. There is a portrait of him in the picture gallery, at Oxford.-Biog. Brit.

Ascham, Roger, a learned writer, was born in 1515, at Kirby Wiske, near Northallerton. Went to St. John's college, Cambridge, in 1530, where, four years after, he took his degree of bachelor of arts, and obtained a fellowship. Appointed reader of Greek, and in 1536, proceeded to his master's degree. Diverted himself from severer studies, by the exercise of archery. Wrote a small treatise, entitled, "Toxophilus," in 1544, and dedicated it to Henry VIII, who rewarded him with a pension of ten pounds a year, equal to one hundred now. The grant suspended on the death of Henry, but restored by Edward VI, and ten pounds was added by Mary. He wrote a beautiful hand, and taught writing to the nobility. Chosen university orator, and in 1548 was sent for to court, to instruct the lady Elizabeth in the learned languages. Took offence,

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quitted court-and returned to Cambridge-repented-and was afterwards restored to favour. Accompanied Sir Robert Morysine, on an embassy to Charles V.; remained three years; made many 1500 to observations; and cultivated the acquaintance of many learned men. Became Latin secretary to Mary; yet retained his protestant principles. Patronized by Cardinal Pole, who employed him in writing Latin epistles. Married in 1554. Private reader to Elizabeth, who gave him a prebend in York cathedral. Unfortunately addicted to cock-fighting and gaming, and left a widow and large family unprovided for at his death in 1568. His works were collected and published by Mr. Bennet in one vol. 4to, in 1769, enriched with a life of the author, by Dr Johnson.—Biog. Brit.

Savile, Sir Henry, was born at Bradley, in Yorkshire, in 1549. Studied at Brazen-nose college, Oxford; but removed from thence to Merton college, where he took both his degrees in arts, and was chosen fellow. Went on his travels, in 1578; and on his return, was appointed to read Greek and mathematics to the queen. He became warden of Merton college, and provost of Eton, in 1596. King James conferred on him the honour of knighthood. Sir Henry founded two lectureships of geometry and astronomy at Oxford. Died Feb. 19, 1621-2, and buried in the chapel of Eton College. His principal works are-A translation of Tacitus; a View of Military Matters, or Commentaries concerning Roman warfare; Rerum Anglicarum Scriptores post Bedam; an edition of St. Chrysostom in Greek; an edition of Bradwardin, "De Causa Dei ;" &c. Sir John Savile, the elder brother of Sir Henry, became one of the barons of the exchequer, and died in 1606. He left "Reports of Cases in the Common Pleas and Exchequer," printed in 1675.— Biog. Brit.

Briggs, Henry, an English mathematician, was born near Halifax, in 1556, and educated at St. John's College, Cambridge, where he was elected fellow, in 1588. Was chosen Gresham professor of geometry in 1596, but resigned on being appointed Savilian professor at Oxford, where he died in 1630. He was the first improver of logarithms, after Napier, whom he visited in Scotland. He published a work of stupendous labour, entitled, "Arithmetica Logarithmica," containing logarithms of 30,000 natural numbers; wrote some other valuable mathematical works.

Constable, Henry, an English poet, was born in Yorkshire, and educated at Oxford and Cambridge. Was a Roman Catholic missionary. Went abroad, and on his return to England, was confined in the Tower, from whence he was released in 1604.

Morton, Thomas, was born at York, in 1564. Became fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, where he read lectures on logic, and on leaving college was appointed chaplain to the Earl of Huntingdon, lord president of the north. He accompanied the English embassy to Germany and Denmark, in 1602. He took his doctor's degree in 1606, and was soon after made dean of Gloucester; and

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he removed to the deanery of Winchester in 1609, and in 1615 was made bishop of Chester. He was translated to Lichfield in 1618, and to Durham in 1632. He suffered many hardships during the Rebellion, and died in Northamptonshire in 1659. He wrote several books against the Romanists and Non-conformists.-Life of Barwick.

Middleton, Richard, belonging to one of the old families of the name of Middleton at York. He was the author of " Epigrams and Saytires," and also "Time's Metamorphosis," dated 1608, duly signed-"Richard Middleton, of Yorke, Gentleman." He was distinguished for keenness and licentiousness.-Poets of Yorkshire.

Sandys, George, younger brother of Sir Edwin Sandys, and son of the archbishop of York, was born at the palace of Bishopthorpe, in 1577. Was educated at Oxford; after which he visited Constantinople, Greece, Egypt, and the Holy Land, of which tour he printed an account. Was a good poet, and published a translation of Ovid's Metamorphosis, illustrated with plates. In 1636 appeared his "Paraphrase on the Psalms of David, and the Hymns of the Old and New Testament;" and in 1640 a translation of Grotius's Sacred Drama. He was also the author of a paraphrase on "The Song of Solomon." He died in 1643.-Wood.

Burton, Henry, a puritan divine, was born in 1579, at Birstal. Educated at St. John's College, Cambridge, but took his degree of B.D. at Oxford. He was clerk of the closet to prince Henry, and next to prince Charles; but was turned out for a libel upon the bishops he obtained afterwards the rectory of St. Matthew, FridayStreet; and in 1636, was prosecuted in the High Commission Court for two sermons, sentenced to the pilory, fined five thousand pounds, and ordered to be imprisoned for life. He recovered his liberty in 1640, and was restored to his living. Wrote many pamphlets, chiefly controversial and severe. He died in 1648.-Biog. Brit.

Fairfax, Edward, an English poet, was the son of Sir Thomas Fairfax, of Denton. Had a liberal education, but led a retired life at his favourite seat, where he devoted himself to the muses; and died about 1632. He wrote a book on demonology, in which he declares his belief in witchcraft, grounded on his own experience, His great work is a translation of Tasso's poem of "Godfrey of Boulonge," which was once exceedingly popular.-Biog. Brit.

Wortley, Francis, son of Sir Richard, was born in 1581, at the residence of that ancient and knightly family, about seven miles north-west of the town of Sheffield. Became a commoner of Magdalen College, Oxford, at the age of seventeen. Was knighted in 1610, and made a baronet the year following. He entertained

Taylor, the celebrated Water Poet, at his residence, which the latter quaintly described in his "News from Hull, Hell, and Halifax," &c. He took the side of Charles I., but, when the royal cause declined,

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was committed to the Tower, and lost most of his estates for his 'generous loyalty." He wrote "Characters and Elegies" while in prison; the former in prose, and the latter in verse. Published 1500 to polemical and other pieces, and also a short poem, entitled, His 1600 duty delivered, in his pious pity and Christian commiseration of the sorrows and sufferings of the most virtuous, yet unfortunate Lady Elizabeth, Queen of Bohemia."-Hunter's South Yorkshire. Calvert, George, first lord of Baltimore, was born at Kipling, in 1582. Educated at Trinity College, Oxford, after which he went abroad; returned, and entered the service of secretary Cecil, who became high treasurer. James I. made him one of the clerks of the privy council, and afterwards appointed him secretary of state. He was created lord Baltimore in 1625, and had a grant of land in Newfoundland; and on it being ravaged by the French, he had another grant in Virginia, where a colony was formed, called Maryland. He was a Roman Catholic.-Biog. Brit.

Dodsworth, Roger, an antiquary, was born at Newton Grange, in 1585, and died in 1654. He assisted Dugdale in his Monasticon, and collected a hundred and twenty-two folio volumes in manuscript, illustrative of the antiquities of his native county, which are deposited in the Bodleian Library.

Sanderson, Robert, an eminent prelate, was born at Rotherham, in 1587. He went from the school in his native town to Lincoln College, Oxford, where he was chosen fellow in 1606, and took his master's degree in 1608. Elected reader of logic, and afterwards published his lectures on the same. In 1617 he took his degree of bachelor of divinity, and the next year was presented to the rectory of Wybberton, in Lincolnshire, which he resigned on being collated to that of Boothby Pannel, in the same county. He obtained a prebend in the cathedral of Lincoln in 1629, and two years after was made chaplain to Charles I. Created doctor in divinity at Oxford in 1636; and in 1642 he was appointed Regius Professor in that faculty; but deprived of it by the parliamentary visitors Attended the king at Hampton Court, and in the Isle of Wight. Held the living of Boothby Pannel till the Restoration, when he recovered his professorship and the canonry of Christ Church; and was soon after consecrated bishop of Lincoln, Though possessed of an extraordinary memory, never dared to trust himself without notes. His principal works are-Sermons; Nine Cases of Conscience; De juramenti obligatione; (Charles I. translated this into English) De obligatione Conscientiæ; Episcopacy, as Established in Eng land, not prejudicial to the regal power; Pax Ecclesiæ, or the Five Points; The Preface to the Common Prayer. He died in 1662-3.

Ashmore, John, commonly called the "Ripon Poet," published a curious volume, in 1621, entitled, "Certain selected Odes of Horace, Englished, and their Arguments annexed: with Poems,

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and delivered a speech to his majesty James I., "in the person of Mercuries," April 15, 1617, when the king was on his progress northward. Presented another copy of verses to the Royal visitor, which were "most graciously accepted;" as were also a pair of "Ripon spurs."

Clifford, Anne, sole daughter and heir of George Clifford, earl of Cumberland, was born at Skipton castle, in Craven, 1589. Married to Richard, lord Backhurst, afterwards earl of Dorset, by whom she had three sons and two daughters. Her second husband was Philip, earl of Pembroke and Montgomery, by whom she had no issue. Wrote memoirs of her first husband, and various memorials of herself and progenitors, left in manuscript. Erected a monument to her tutor, Daniel, the poet, and another to Spencer, besides which, she founded two hospitals, and repaired seven churches. When written to by Sir Joseph Williamson, secretary of state, after the Restoration, who had presumed to recommend a candidate for the borough of Appleby, she replied, "I have been bullied by an usurper; I have been neglected by a court; but I will not be dictated to by a subject; your man shan't stand."

Clifford, Lord, son of Francis, fourth earl of Cumberland, was born February, 1591, in the ancient hall of the family, at Londesborough, in the East-riding of Yorkshire. Entered Christ Church College, Oxford, and after spending two years in study, and taking the degree of B.A., married Frances, daughter of Robert Cecil, earl of Salisbury, and soon after set out on his travels through France and Italy. Returned to England in 1612. Succeeded to the title in 1640, and, after shewing his fidelity to Charles I., died at York, December 11, 1663, and was interred in Skipton church, amidst the clash of parliamentary bayonets. Wrote Poetical Translations of some Psalms; David's Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan ; an Historical Meditation upon the Birth, Life, Passion, Resurrection and Ascension of Christ; and Meditations upon the Holy Days of our Calendar.-Sidney.

Bramhall, John, an eminent prelate, was born at Pontefract, about 1598. He studied at Sydney college, Cambridge, and after taking his degree in arts, became chaplain to archbishop Matthews, of York. His first preferments were two prebends, one of York, and the other of Ripon. Took his doctor's degree in 1630. Went over to Ireland, and was employed by lord Wentworth in reforming ecclesiastical abuses. Made bishop of Londonderry in 1634. Articles of treason preferred against him by the puritanic party. Resided abroad during the civil wars. Returned to Ireland. Had a narrow escape of being taken. Went back to the Continent. Made archbishop of Armagh at the Restoration. Died in 1668.