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| Browne, Robert. Adm. at CORPUS CHRISTI in 1570. S. of Anthony, of Toulthorpe, Rutland. B.A. 1572-3. Claimed as the earliest 'separatist' in England, and the founder of Congregationalism. From an early time he was an incessant and lawless preacher in Cambs. and Norfolk. In 1581 went to Middleburg in Holland. Left for Scotland in 1583. Imprisoned in England, 1584. From 1586 to 1591 Master of Stamford School. Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) Sept. 30, 1591. R. of Achurch, Northants., 1591-1631; presented by Lord Burghley, his constant supporter. In 1631 he was in trouble by striking a constable, for which he was imprisoned in Northampton gaol. Buried at St Giles', Northampton, Oct. 8, 1633. He married Alice Allen, of Yorks. Will (P.C.C.) 1634; 'null and void,' 1637. (J. Ch. Smith; D.N.B. ) | Robert BROWNE Approx. lifespan: 1552–1633 Adm. at Corpus Christi College in 1570 s. of Anthony BROWNE of Toulthorpe, Rutland B.A. 1572/3 Claimed as the earliest 'separatist' in England and the founder of Congregationalism From an early time he was an incessant and lawless preacher in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk In 1581 went to Middleburg in Holland Left for Scotland in 1583 Imprisoned in England 1584 From 1586 to 1591 Master of Sch: Stamford School Stamford, [ Lincolnshire ] Ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) 1591:09:30 R. of Achurch, Northamptonshire 1591-1631 : presented by Lord Burghley, his constant supporter. In 1631 he was in trouble by striking a constable, for which he was imprisoned in Northampton gaol [ Northamptonshire ] He married Alice ALLEN of Yorkshire Buried at St Giles' Northampton, [ Northamptonshire ] 1633:10:08 Will (P.C.C.) 1634 ; 'null and void' 1637 (J. Ch. Smith; D.N.B. ) [add:]R. of Little Casterton, Rutland 1591 [:add] |