Anthony Farindon facts for kids
Anthony Farindon was an English church leader and writer who lived a long time ago, from 1598 to 1658. He was a supporter of the King during a time of big changes in England.
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Early Life and Education
Anthony Farindon was born in Sonning, Berkshire, England, and was baptized on December 24, 1598. He went to Trinity College, Oxford, when he was about 13 years old, in 1612.
He studied hard and earned his first degree in 1616. A year later, he became a fellow at the college, which is like being a senior student or a teacher. He earned his master's degree in 1620.
While he was a tutor at Trinity College, he had to discipline a student named Henry Ireton. Farindon supposedly said that Ireton "would prove either the best or the worst instrument that ever this kingdome bred." Ireton later became an important military leader during the English Civil War.
Working as a Church Leader
In 1634, Farindon became the vicar (a type of church minister) of Bray, Berkshire. A few years later, in 1639, he also got a job teaching religion at the Chapel Royal in Windsor, Berkshire. Here, he became good friends with John Hales of Eton College.
During the First English Civil War, Farindon lost his church positions because he supported the King. It is said that Henry Ireton, who was now a military leader, caused trouble for Farindon at his home in Bray after a battle.
Farindon was replaced by other ministers in Bray. His family struggled, and even though the law said they should get some money from the church's income, they didn't. His friend John Hales, who was also having a tough time, helped Farindon's family.
In 1647, Farindon became the minister at St Mary Magdalen, Milk Street in London. His sermons were very popular, and many people came to listen, including important thinkers like Henry Hammond and Robert Sanderson. He followed the rules of the time by not using the traditional prayer book.
However, in 1655, Oliver Cromwell, who was leading England at the time, made a rule that church leaders who had supported the King could not preach in public. Farindon had to leave his church in London. Before he left, his church members collected money for him, giving him £400 (a large sum back then).
He then returned to the countryside. He often visited his friend John Hales, who was living in a simple place. Farindon offered Hales money when he learned his friend was struggling, but Hales politely refused. Hales also asked Farindon to arrange his simple funeral.
Death and Legacy
Anthony Farindon died on October 9, 1658. He was buried at the church in Milk Street, London. His will mentioned his two sons, Anthony and Charles, and his four daughters.
Farindon is remembered for his many sermons. He published 31 of them himself. After he died, his friends published 99 more. These sermons were very popular and were reprinted several times.
He was also collecting information to write a book about the life of his friend, John Hales. These notes were later used by other writers to help them write about Hales.
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Henry Ireton, a military leader during the English Civil War.
