Richard Strange (Jesuit)
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Richard Strange was an English Jesuit, now remembered as the sponsor for Titus Oates
's short period of studies under the Society of Jesus, despite Oates's lack of Latin and poor reputation.
, entered the Society of Jesus in 1631, and was professed of the four vows on 21 November 1646. After teaching classics in the College of St. Omer, he was sent to Durham
district in 1644, and about 1651 was moved to the London mission. In 1671 he was appointed rector of the house of tertians at Ghent
. He was in 1674 declared provincial of his order in this country, and he held that office for three years. His name figured in Titus Oates's list of accused Jesuits, and also in the narrative of Father Peter Hamerton. Having escaped to the continent in 1679, he became one of the consultors of father John Warner
, the provincial, and died at St. Omer on 7 April 1682.
. Strange translated one of Nieremberg's works, Of Adoration in Spirit and Truth, Antwerp, 1673; and left in manuscript Tractatus de septem gladiis, seu doloribus, Beatae Virginis Mariae.
Titus Oates
Titus Oates was an English perjurer who fabricated the "Popish Plot", a supposed Catholic conspiracy to kill King Charles II.-Early life:...
's short period of studies under the Society of Jesus, despite Oates's lack of Latin and poor reputation.
Life
He was born in NorthumberlandNorthumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, entered the Society of Jesus in 1631, and was professed of the four vows on 21 November 1646. After teaching classics in the College of St. Omer, he was sent to Durham
Durham
Durham is a city in north east England. It is within the County Durham local government district, and is the county town of the larger ceremonial county...
district in 1644, and about 1651 was moved to the London mission. In 1671 he was appointed rector of the house of tertians at Ghent
Ghent
Ghent is a city and a municipality located in the Flemish region of Belgium. It is the capital and biggest city of the East Flanders province. The city started as a settlement at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Lys and in the Middle Ages became one of the largest and richest cities of...
. He was in 1674 declared provincial of his order in this country, and he held that office for three years. His name figured in Titus Oates's list of accused Jesuits, and also in the narrative of Father Peter Hamerton. Having escaped to the continent in 1679, he became one of the consultors of father John Warner
John Warner (Jesuit)
John Warner was an English Jesuit, known as a controversialist and confessor to James II.-Life:He was born in Warwickshire, and was educated and ordained priest in Spain. For some years prior to 1663, when he entered the Jesuit order, he held the chair of philosophy and divinity in the English...
, the provincial, and died at St. Omer on 7 April 1682.
Works
His principal work is on Thomas CantilupeThomas Cantilupe
Thomas de Cantilupe was an English saint and prelate.-Early years:...
. Strange translated one of Nieremberg's works, Of Adoration in Spirit and Truth, Antwerp, 1673; and left in manuscript Tractatus de septem gladiis, seu doloribus, Beatae Virginis Mariae.