John Buckeridge

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Theologian
Alma materSt John's College, Oxford

John Buckeridge (c. 1562 – 23 May 1631) was an English churchman.

Biography

John Buckeridge was born c. 1562 in

King James I
, whose chaplain he became.

In 1605 Buckeridge was elected President of St. John's College, a position which he vacated on being made

bishopric of Ely
in 1628, and died on 23 May 1631.

The bishop won some fame as a

theologian and a controversialist. Among his intimate friends was Bishop Lancelot Andrewes
, whose Ninety-six Sermons were published by Laud and Buckeridge in 1629.

Theology

Buckeridge is described as a convinced Arminian.[2][3][4]

Notes and references

  •  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainChisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Buckeridge, John". Encyclopædia Britannica (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press.

Citations

Sources

  • Davies, Horton (2004). Like Angels from a Cloud: The English Metaphysical Preachers 1588-1645. Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock Publisher.
  • Solt, Leo Frank (1990). Church and State in Early Modern England, 1509-1640. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Tyacke, Nicholas (2001). Aspects of English Protestantism C. 1530-1700. Manchester: University Press.

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Academic offices
Preceded by
Ralph Hutchinson
President of St John's College, Oxford
1606–1611
Succeeded by
Church of England titles
Preceded by Bishop of Rochester
1611–1628
Succeeded by
Walter Curll
Preceded by Bishop of Ely
1628–1631
Succeeded by