Samuel Purchas

Samuel Purchas (1577–1626) was a writer, compiler and theologian.

Also recorded as Samuel Purchas the Elder; Purchass; Samuel Purchas (1577-1626); Samuel Purchase.

Samuel Purchas in brief

Born
1577
Died
1626
Known for
writer, compiler, theologian and parson
Place of birth
Thaxted
Contents

Overview

Born at Thaxted in 1577, died at London in 1626.

In detail

Samuel Purchas studied at St John's College. the recorded working language is English.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Samuel Purchas”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q921942: Samuel Purchas

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