Lancelot Andrewes
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- | Lancelot Andrewes (1555 | + | Lancelot Andrewes (1555 – 25 September 1626) was an English clergyman and scholar, who held high positions in the [[Church of England]] during the reigns of [[Queen Elizabeth I]] and King James I. During the latter's reign, Andrewes served as successively as Bishop of Chichester, Ely and Winchester; and oversaw the translation of the [[Authorized Version]] (or [[King James Version]]) of the [[Bible]]. |
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancelot_Andrewes Wikipedia Article about Lancelot Andrewes] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancelot_Andrewes Wikipedia Article about Lancelot Andrewes] |
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Lancelot Andrewes (1555 – 25 September 1626) was an English clergyman and scholar, who held high positions in the Church of England during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. During the latter's reign, Andrewes served as successively as Bishop of Chichester, Ely and Winchester; and oversaw the translation of the Authorized Version (or King James Version) of the Bible.