Politics and the restoration parish: Edward Fowler and the struggle for St Giles Cripplegate

During the Tory purge of the 1680s, Edward Fowler, vicar of St Giles Cripplegate, was singled out and became a victim of harassment. After a revolution unseated James II, Fowler was saved and became Bishop of Gloucester.

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Published inThe English historical review Vol. 109; no. 432; p. 572
Main Authors Goldie, Mark, Spurr, John
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Oxford Publishing Limited (England) 01.06.1994
Subjects
Clergy
Fowler, Edward
History
Political dissent
Revolutions
England
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Summary:During the Tory purge of the 1680s, Edward Fowler, vicar of St Giles Cripplegate, was singled out and became a victim of harassment. After a revolution unseated James II, Fowler was saved and became Bishop of Gloucester.
ISSN:0013-8266
1477-4534