Charles Drelincourt
Charles Drelincourt | |
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| Born | 10 July 1595 Sedan |
| Died | 3 November 1669 (aged 74) |
| Religion | Christian |
| Nationality | French |
| Children | Laurent Delincourt Charles Delincourt Pierre Delincourt |
| Denomination | Protestant |
| Notable work(s) | Anti-Catholic writings |
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| Church | Reformed Church |
| Senior posting | |
| Post | Minister at Langres Minister at Charenton |
Charles Drelincourt (10 July 1595 in
Protestant
divine.
Life
His father, Pierre Drelincourt, fled from Protestant persecution in
Works
Drelincourt was the author of a large number of works in devotional and polemical theology, several of which had great influence. His Catechism (Catéchisme ou instruction familière, 1652) and his The Christian's Defence against the Fears of Death (Consolations de l'âme fidèle contre les frayeurs de la mort, 1651) became well known in England by means of translations, which were very frequently reprinted. It has been said that
Roman Catholicism, they did much to strengthen and consolidate the Protestant party in France.[1]
Family
He married the only daughter of a wealthy Parisian beer brewer. Several of his sons were distinguished as theologians or physicians:
- Laurent (1626–1681) became a pastor, and was the author of Sonnets chrétiens sur divers sujets (1677)
- University of Leiden
- Pierre or Peter (1644–1722) was educated in Geneva, ordained a priest in the Church of Ireland, and became dean of Armagh Cathedral, where a statue stands in his memory. Peter was the ancestor of Richard Francis Burton, and his daughter was the wife of Hugh, 3rd Viscount of Primrose.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Drelincourt, Charles". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 8 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 573.
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