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Fuller (THOMAS an English his torian)

THOMAS, an English his torian; born in June, 1608. He was a presbyter of the Established Church and a prebendary of Salisbury Cathedral. He was a voluminous writer. His works include: "David's Heinous Sin" (1631), a poem; "History of the Holy War" (1639); "A Pisgah Sight of Palestine" (1650); "Church History of Britain" (1655). The one work for which he is now esteemed is "The Worthies of England" (folio, 1662). He died in London, England, Aug. 16, 1661.

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