William Clifford (priest)
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William Clifford (d. 30 April 1670) was an English Roman Catholic theologian.
, Clifford went on the English mission. As vice-president, he helped the English College, Lisbon
through difficult times, and became superior of Tournay College (Paris), assigned by Cardinal Richelieu to the English clergy.
He evaded being made bishop in 1660, declined in 1670 the presidency of Douai, and closed his life in the Hôpital des Incurables in Paris.
in Leuven
. She died at aged 77 on 3 September 1642.
Clifford never asserted his right to the Barony of Cumberland.
Life
After education and ordination at DouaiDouai
-Main sights:Douai's ornate Gothic style belfry was begun in 1380, on the site of an earlier tower. The 80 m high structure includes an impressive carillon, consisting of 62 bells spanning 5 octaves. The originals, some dating from 1391 were removed in 1917 during World War I by the occupying...
, Clifford went on the English mission. As vice-president, he helped the English College, Lisbon
English College, Lisbon
The English College, Lisbon was a Roman Catholic seminary that existed from the 17th century to the 20th century.-Early history:...
through difficult times, and became superior of Tournay College (Paris), assigned by Cardinal Richelieu to the English clergy.
He evaded being made bishop in 1660, declined in 1670 the presidency of Douai, and closed his life in the Hôpital des Incurables in Paris.
Works
Clifford's works are:- "Christian Rules proposed to a vertuous Soule" (Paris, 1615), dedicated to Mrs Ursula Clifford;
- "The Spirituall Combat", translated by R.R. (Paris, 1656), dedicated to Abbot Montague;
- "Little Manual of Poore Man's Dayly Devotion" (2nd edition, Paris, 1670), often reprinted;
- "Observations upon Kings' Reigns since the Conquest" (MS.);
- "Collections concerning Chief Points of Controversy" (MS.)
Family
He was the son of Henry Clifford and wife Elizabeth Thimelby. After the death of his father, Clifford's mother joined the English Augustinian nunsAugustinian nuns
Augustinian nuns are the most ancient and continuous segment of the Roman Catholic Augustinian religious order under the canons of contemporary historical method. The Augustinian nuns, named after Saint Augustine of Hippo , are several Roman Catholic enclosed monastic orders of women living...
in Leuven
Leuven
Leuven is the capital of the province of Flemish Brabant in the Flemish Region, Belgium...
. She died at aged 77 on 3 September 1642.
Clifford never asserted his right to the Barony of Cumberland.