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2 unusual facts about William Burkitt


Dedham, Essex

William Burkitt, (1650-1703), author of A Poor Man's Help and Young Man's Guide (1694),and Expository Notes on the New Testament (1700-03), which was in print for more than 150 years, was Vicar and Lecturer of Dedham from 1692-1703.

William Burkitt

He left the university to become chaplain at Bildeston Hall, and after this was ordained by Bishop Reynolds at a very early age ; for either in 1671, the year of his majority, or at the beginning of 1672, he was settled at Milden, Suffolk, first as curate in charge, afterwards as rector.



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