|
Robert Harrison (musician)
Robert Harrison is the name of: Politics *Robert Harrison (Brownist) (died 1585), English Protestant Separatist *Robert Alexander Harrison (1833–1878), Ontario lawyer, judge, and political figure *Robert Dinsmore Harrison (1897–1977), U.S. Representative from Nebraska *Robert Leslie Harrison (1903–1966), Australian dairy farmer and Queensland Legislative Assemblyman *Bob Harrison (Australian politician) (born 1934), member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly *Robbie Harrison, Canadian politician Sports *Bob Harrison (American football) (1937–2016), American defensive lineman in the National Football League *Bob Harrison (American football coach) (1941–2022), American football coach *Bob Harrison (baseball) (born 1930), American baseball player *Bob Harrison (basketball) (born 1927), basketball player *Bob Harrison (speedway rider) (1906–1964), international speedway rider *Robert Harrison (footballer) (1911–1950), Scottish footballer Other *Robert H. Harrison ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Harrison (Brownist)
Robert Harrison (died 1585?) was an English lay schoolmaster who became a religious leader as a Protestant Separatist, one of the original Brownists. Life Harrison matriculated as a pensioner of St John's College, Cambridge on 4 October 1564, moved to Corpus Christi College, and graduated B.A. 1567, M.A. 1572. In July 1573 Harrison applied for the post of master of the grammar school of Aylsham, Norfolk. He was recommended to Bishop John Parkhurst by the mayor and some of the aldermen of Norwich, with reasons excusing Harrison for having raised an objection to the use of the service of the ''Book of Common Prayer'' at his marriage. Parkhurst made difficulties, including that the liturgical offence had been in the face of warnings; but finally gave way after an appeal from inhabitants of Aylsham. Within a month of his appointment Harrison requested that changes might be made in the baptismal service on the occasion of his being godfather to an infant, and he was removed by the bish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |