William Sherwin (minister)
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William Sherwin was an English minister. The Dictionary of National Biography
suggests that he was either silenced in 1660 or ejected
in 1662. He wrote a number of works on biblical and theological themes. His son (also called William Sherwin
) became a notable engraver.
Dictionary of National Biography
The Dictionary of National Biography is a standard work of reference on notable figures from British history, published from 1885...
suggests that he was either silenced in 1660 or ejected
Great Ejection
The Great Ejection followed the Act of Uniformity 1662 in England. Two thousand Puritan ministers left their positions as Church of England clergy, following the changes after the restoration to power of Charles II....
in 1662. He wrote a number of works on biblical and theological themes. His son (also called William Sherwin
William Sherwin (engraver)
William Sherwin was an English engraver, one of the first to work with mezzotints.-Life:He was the son of William Sherwin , the nonconformist minister, and was born at Wallington, Hertfordshire, where his father was rector around 1645. On his print of his father, dated 1672, he styles himself...
) became a notable engraver.