Thomas Ken

Description: (British Cleric and Former Bishop of Bath and Wells)
Anglican bishop and hymn writer Thomas Ken had also been King Charles II’s chaplain. He was one of the seven bishops who opposed King James II’s Declaration of Indulgence that was focused on promoting Roman Catholicism. He was eventually forced to retire due to his opposition to William and Mary.

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Born In Little Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Died on March 19, 1711
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