Gilbert Burnet
Born in Edinburgh, Edinburgh and the LothiansBorn on 18th of September 1643
Died on 17th of March 1715
Born 1643. Died 1715 - Scottish churchman and Anglican historian.
Studied at Marischal College, Aberdeen. Moved to London, was made chaplain to the Rolls Chapel then lecturer at St Clements. Published History of the Reformation (1679-81). On James I’s accession he went to Holland taking Dutch nationality. Became royal chaplain to the future William III. Made Bishop of Salisbury.
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