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100 1 _aWright Henderson, P. A.
_q(Patrick Arkley),
_d1841-1922
245 1 4 _aThe Life and Times of John Wilkins :
_bWarden of Wadham College, Oxford; Master of Trinity College, Cambridge; and Bishop of Chester
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-09-20
508 _aProduced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Life and Times of John Wilkins" by P. A. Wright Henderson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents an examination of John Wilkins, a notable figure in 17th-century England who served as Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, and as a Bishop, delving into his contributions to academia and society during a transformative era in British history. The narrative showcases not only Wilkins’ life but also the founding and evolution of Wadham College amidst the political and religious upheaval of the English Civil War. The opening of the account outlines the foundation of Wadham College and sets the historical context for Wilkins’ life, highlighting the role of Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham as founders. It describes the college's establishment in the early 17th century, emphasizing the atmosphere of learning and the burgeoning intellectual community it fostered. As the narrative progresses, it introduces John Wilkins, detailing his education and early career, and hints at his later prominence within the university and contributions to the early scientific community, particularly through his association with the Royal Society. The text invites readers to explore the rich tapestry of academic life and the challenges Wilkins faced during a period marked by significant social and political strife. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWilkins, John, 1614-1672
653 _aWadham College
653 _aBishops -- England -- Chester -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26674
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