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Henry Robinson (other)
Henry Robinson may refer to: Academics *Henry Robinson (writer) (c. 1604–1664), English writer on religious tolerance *Henry S. Robinson (1914–2003), American archaeologist Arts and entertainment *Henry Crabb Robinson (1775–1867), British diarist *Henry Peach Robinson (1830–1901), British photographer *Henry Morton Robinson (1898–1961), American novelist *Spike Robinson (Henry Berthold Robinson, 1930–2001), jazz saxophonist *Henry R. Robinson, American lithographer and publisher Religion *Henry Robinson (bishop) (c. 1553–1616), Bishop of Carlisle, 1598–1616 *Henry Robinson (clergyman) (1819–1887), Church of England clergyman *Henry Douglas Robinson (1859–1913), missionary bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada *H. Wheeler Robinson (1872–1945), English minister and theologian Sports *Basil Robinson (cricketer) (Henry Basil Oswin Robinson, 1919–2012), Canadian cricketer *Henry Robinson (Yorkshire cricketer) (1858–1909), cricketer *Henry Robinson (Nottin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Robinson (writer)
Henry Robinson (c. 1604 – c. 1664) was an English merchant and writer. He is best known for a work on religious toleration, ''Liberty of Conscience'' from 1644. Life He was educated at St John's College, Oxford, and was a freeman of the Mercers' Company. He had travelled in continental Europe as a young man; and he was much influenced by the Dutch example of tolerance and prosperity. A supporter of the Independent line in religion, against the orthodox Presbyterians, he was involved in controversy with William Prynne. In politics he with Henry Parker lent support in 1649 to Parliament in the debate over 'engagement', an oath to be required affirming the legitimacy of the Parliamentary regime. In the same year he was appointed to government administrative positions, dealing with accounts and sale of crown lands, and in 1650 with farm rents and acting as secretary to the excise commissioners. In 1650 he set up as a business, though short-lived, an Office of Addresses and Enc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |