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Cheke, John. B.A. from ST JOHN'S, 1529-30; M.A. 1533. Fellow, 1529. S. of Peter (1509), University Bedell. B. in Cambridge, June 16, 1514. An early reformer. Greek lecturer in the University, and the first Regius Professor, 1540. Public orator, 1544. Incorp. at Oxford, 1542; and canon of King's College (Christ Church), Oxford. Tutor to Prince Edward, 1544. M.P. for Bletchingley, 1547, 1553. Provost of King's, 1548-53. Knighted, 1551. Chamberlain of the Exchequer, clerk of the Council, and secretary of State, 1552. Under Queen Mary he retired abroad, and for a time lectured in Greek at Strasburg. He was seized in Flanders, brought to England, and committed to the Tower. Under threats he abjured Protestantism and was received into the Romish Church, Oct. 4, 1556. Died in London, Sept. 13, 1557. Buried at St Alban's, Wood St. M.I. there. Known as one of the principal restorers of Greek learning in England. For a list of his works see D.N.B. Father of Henry (1564). ( Cooper, I. 167; D.N.B.; Vis. of Essex .) | John CHEKE Approx. lifespan: 15081557 B.A. from St John's College 1529/30 M.A. 1533 Fellow 1529 s. of Peter CHEKE (1509) University Bedell. b. in Cambridge, [ Cambridgeshire ] 1514:06:16 An early reformer. Greek lecturer in the University, and the first Regius Professor 1540 Public orator 1544 Incorp. at Oxford University 1542 ; and canon of King's College ( Christ Church [Oxford] ) Tutor to Prince Edward 1544 M.P. for Bletchingley, [ Surrey ] 1547, 1553 Provost of King's College 1548-53 Knighted 1551 Chamberlain of the Exchequer, Clerk of the Council, and Secretary of State 1552 Under Queen Mary he retired abroad, and for a time lectured in Greek at Strasburg [ France or Germany ]. He was seized in Flanders brought to England and committed to the Tower, [ London ] Under threats he abjured Protestantism and was received into the Romish Church 1556:10:04 Died in London 1557:09:13 buried at St Alban's Wood St, [ London ] M.I. there. Known as one of the principal restorers of Greek learning in England For a list of his works see D.N.B. father of Henry CHEKE (1564) ( Cooper I. 167; D.N.B.; Vis. of Essex .) |