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Thomas Newton (poet)
Thomas Newton (c. 1542–1607) was an English clergyman, poet, author and translator. Life The eldest son of Edward Newton of Park House, in Butley, a part of the parish of Prestbury, Cheshire, he was educated first at the Macclesfield grammar school by John Brownsword, a much-praised schoolmaster. Newton went on to Trinity College, Oxford, which he left in 1562 to study at Queens' College, Cambridge, but then returned to his original college. In 1569 or 1570, he published ''The Worthye Booke of Old Age''. The book's preface was dated "frome Butleye the seuenth of March 1569", and many of his other books before 1583 were dated from the same place. He wrote books on historical, medical and theological subjects, and contributed many commendatory verses in English and Latin to various works, a common practice of the time. For many of his verses and books he styles himself "Thomas Newtonus Cestreshyrius", showing an evident affection for his county of birth. He may have pract ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Wales to its west and Scotland to its north. The Irish Sea lies northwest and the Celtic Sea to the southwest. It is separated from continental Europe by the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south. The country covers five-eighths of the island of Great Britain, which lies in the North Atlantic, and includes over 100 smaller islands, such as the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight. The area now called England was first inhabited by modern humans during the Upper Paleolithic period, but takes its name from the Angles, a Germanic tribe deriving its name from the Anglia peninsula, who settled during the 5th and 6th centuries. England became a unified state in the 10th century and has had a significant cultural and legal impact on the wider world since the Age of Discovery, which began during the 15th century. The English language, the Anglican Church, and Engli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1636 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1636. Events *January 31 Events Pre-1600 * 314 – Pope Sylvester I is consecrated, as successor to the late Pope Miltiades. * 1208 – The Battle of Lena takes place between King Sverker II of Sweden and his rival, Prince Eric, whose victory puts him on the t ... – The King's Men (playing company), King's Men perform Shakespeare's ''Julius Caesar (play), Julius Caesar'' at St James's Palace, London.Edmund Kerchever Chambers, Chambers, E. K. ''The Elizabethan Stage.'' 4 Volumes, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1923. *February – James Shirley's tragicomedy ''The Duke's Mistress'' is performed at St James's Palace. *March 3 – A "great charter" to the University of Oxford establishes the Oxford University Press as the second of England's privileged presses. *April – Thomas Hobbes travels from Rome to Florence. *May 10 – London theatres close, and remain almost continuously closed until t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1578 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or French). Events Works published Great Britain * Thomas Blenerhasset, ''The Seconde Part of the Mirrour for Magistrates'' (see ''A Myrroure for Magistrates'' (''Mirror for Magistrates'') 1559)Cox, Michael, editor, ''The Concise Oxford Chronology of English Literature'', Oxford University Press, 2004, * Thomas Proctor, editor, ''A Gorgious Gallery, of Gallant Inventions'', including contributions by Proctor, Owen Raydon, Thomas Churchyard, Thomas Howell, Clement Robinson and Jasper Heywood *Thomas Churchyard, ''A lamentable and pitifull Description of the wofull warres in Flanders'', including two poems (see also his ''The Miserie of Flaunders, Calamite of Fraunce, Misfortune of Portugall, Unquietnes of Ireland, Troubles of Scotlande: and the Blessed State of Englande'' 1579) *John Rolland, '' The Sevyn Sages'', Scotland France * Rémy Belleau, ''Oeuvres complè ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1577 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * December 4 – John of the Cross (Juan de Yepes) is imprisoned in Toledo, Spain. During his imprisonment he composes his Spiritual Canticle (''Cántico Espiritual''). Works published Great Britain * Nicholas Breton: ** ''The Works of a Young Wit''Cox, Michael, editor, ''The Concise Oxford Chronology of English Literature'', Oxford University Press, 2004, ** ''A Flourish upon Fancy'' * John Grange, ''The Golden Aphroditis'', poetry and prose Other * Philippe Desportes, an edition of his works; France * Guillaume Du Bartas, ''La Semaine, ou Création du Monde,'' France * Eoghan O'Duffy, tr. by John O'Daly (1864), ''The Apostasy of Myler Magrath, Archbishop of Cashel'', Cashel, County Tipperary. Composed as Irish bardic poetry in 1577. Vivian Mercier (1962), ''The Irish Comic Tradition'', Oxford University Press. Pages 138-139. Births * March ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1576 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * Henri III of France revived the Académie du Palais, and Philippe Desportes becomes one of its most active members.Weinberg, Bernard, ed., French Poetry of the Renaissance, Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinois University Press, Arcturus Books edition, October 1964, fifth printing, August 1974 (first printed in France in 1954), , "Phillipe Desportes" p 157 Works published France * Rémy Belleau: ** ''Les Amours et nouveaux échanges despierres précieuses'',France, Peter, editor, ''The New Oxford Companion to Literature in French'', 1993, Oxford and New York: Oxford University Press, also known as ''Pierres précieuses'' poems on the image and arcane powers of precious stoneMagnusson, Magnus, general editor, ''Chambers Biographical Dictionary'', Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, and W & R Chambers Ltd, Edinburgh, fifth edition, 1990, ** ''Eclo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1590 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * With the encouragement of Sir Walter Ralegh, Edmund Spenser joins him on a trip to London, where Ralegh presented the celebrated poet to Queen Elizabeth I.Web page title"Edmund Spenser Home Page/Biography" at the website of the University of Cambridge Faculty of English, retrieved September 24, 2009 Works * George Peele, ''Polyhymnia''Cox, Michael, editor, ''The Concise Oxford Chronology of English Literature'', Oxford University Press, 2004, * Edmund Spenser, ''The Faerie Queene'', Books 1-3, in honour of Queen Elizabeth I * Sir Philip Sidney, '' The Countesse of Pembrokes Arcadia'', Books 1–3 (see also expanded editions of 1593, 1598, 1621, etc.) Births Death years link to the corresponding "earin poetry" article: * March 18 – Manuel de Faria e Sousa (died 1649), Portuguese historian and poet * June 24 – Samuel Ampzing (died 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1589 In Poetry
Nationality words link to articles with information on the nation's poetry or literature (for instance, Irish or France). Events * Christopher Marlowe wrote ''The Passionate Shepherd to His Love'' either this year or in 1588 (first published 1599) Works published Great Britain * William Byrd, ''Psalmes, Sonets & Songs of Sadnes and Pietie, Made into Musicke of Five Parts'', verse and musicCox, Michael, editor, ''The Concise Oxford Chronology of English Literature'', Oxford University Press, 2004, * Thomas Deloney, ''A New Ballet of the Straunge and Most Cruell Whippes which the Spanyards Had Prepared to Whippe and Torment English Men and Women'', a ballad * Anne Dowriche (A.D.), ''The French Historie'' * Anthony Munday, ''A Banquet of Daintie Conceits'' * George Puttenham, authorship uncertain, ''Arte of English Poesie'', the first draft is thought to have been written in the 1560s, with revisions thereafter, up to its publication; the most systematic and comprehensive treatise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1587 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1587. Events *April 14 – A clandestine Roman Catholic printing press is discovered in a cave on the Little Orme on the North Wales coast, where it has been used by the recusant Robert Pugh (squire of Penrhyn Old Hall) and his chaplain, Father William Davies, to print the first part of ''Y Drych Cristianogawl'' (The Christian Mirror), the first book to be printed in Wales. Attributed to G. R. of Milan (Gruffydd Robert or perhaps Robert Gwyn (c. 1540/50–1592/1604)), the book is given a false imprint of "Rouen, 1585". *Autumn – Poet Torquato Tasso travels to Rome to stay with his friend Cardinal Scipione Gonzaga, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. *October 31 – Leiden University Library opens its doors after its foundation in 1575. *Late (probable date) – The first part of Christopher Marlowe's drama ''Tamburlaine the Great'' is performed in London by the Admiral's Men, with Edward Alleyn in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1586 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1586. Events *September 19 – The English poet Chidiock Tichborne, imprisoned in the Tower of London on the eve of being hanged, drawn and quartered for his part in the Babington Plot, writes his ''Elegy'' ("My prime of youth is but a frost of cares"). *September 22 – The English poet, critic, courtier and soldier Sir Philip Sidney is fatally wounded at the Battle of Zutphen. *''unknown dates'' **Francis Bacon takes a new seat as MP in the Parliament of England, that of Taunton. **Oxford University Press is recognised in a decree of the Star Chamber in England. New books Prose *Caesar Baronius – ''Roman martyrology'' (new edition) *William Camden – ''Britannia'' (in Latin) *Dirck Volckertszoon Coornhert – ''Zedekunst'' (Art of Ethics) *Angel Day – ''The English Secretary'' * Robert Greene – ''Morando, the Tritameron of Love'' (part 2) * John Knox – ''Historie of the Reformatioun of R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martin Luther
Martin Luther (; ; 10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German priest, theologian, author, hymnwriter, and professor, and Order of Saint Augustine, Augustinian friar. He is the seminal figure of the Reformation, Protestant Reformation and the namesake of Lutheranism. Luther was ordained to the Priesthood in the Catholic Church, priesthood in 1507. He came to reject several teachings and practices of the Catholic Church, Roman Catholic Church; in particular, he disputed the view on indulgences. Luther proposed an academic discussion of the practice and efficacy of indulgences in his ''Ninety-five Theses'' of 1517. His refusal to renounce all of his writings at the demand of Pope Leo X in 1520 and the Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, Holy Roman Emperor Charles V at the Diet of Worms in 1521 resulted in his Excommunication (Catholic Church)#History, excommunication by the pope and condemnation as an Outlaw#In other countries, outlaw by the Holy Roman Emper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Heneage
Sir Thomas Heneage PC (1532 – 17 October 1595) was an English politician and courtier at the court of Elizabeth I. Early and personal life Thomas Heneage the Younger was born at Copt Hall, Epping, Essex, the son of Sir Robert Heneage and Lucy Buckton. Robert and his brother Thomas were members of Henry VIII's Privy Chamber, the latter holding the important office of Groom of the Stool. Thomas Heneage was educated at Queens' College, Cambridge. In 1554 Heneage married Anne Poyntz, daughter of Sir Nicholas Poyntz and Joan Berkeley. Their only daughter Elizabeth married Sir Moyle Finch, Bt and was created Countess of Winchilsea. Following Anne's death in 1593, he married Mary Browne, Countess of Southampton on 2 May 1594; this marriage was childless. Career Heneage was elected Member of Parliament for Stamford in 1553, before sitting for Arundel from 1559. He was then elected for Boston in 1563 but chose to sit for Lincolnshire. He was again returned for Lincolnshire in 15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jasper Heywood
Jasper Heywood (1535 – 9 January 1598) was an English Jesuit priest. He is known as the English translator of three Latin plays of Seneca, the ''Troas'' (1559), the ''Thyestes'' (1560) and '' Hercules Furens'' (1561). Life He was son of John Heywood, and became a fellow of Merton College, Oxford, but was compelled to resign in 1558. In the same year he was elected a fellow of All Souls College, but, refusing to conform to the changes in religion at the beginning of the reign of Elizabeth I, he gave up his fellowship and went to Rome, where he was received into the Society of Jesus. For seventeen years he was professor of moral theology and controversy in the Jesuit College at Dillingen, in present-day Bavaria. In 1581 he was sent to England as superior of the Jesuit mission, but his leniency in that position led to his recall. On his way back to the Continent, a violent storm drove him back to the English coast. He was arrested on the charge of being a priest, but, altho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
