Edward Corbet facts for kids

Edward Corbet lived a long time ago, from about 1603 to 1658. He was an English church leader, also known as a clergyman. He was also part of an important group called the Westminster Assembly, which was a meeting of religious leaders.

Edward Corbet's Life Story

Early Life and Education

Edward was born in a place called Pontesbury in Shropshire, England. He went to school in Shrewsbury and then studied at Merton College, Oxford University. He started there in 1624. He earned his first degree on December 4, 1622. Later, on April 4, 1638, he became a "proctor," which was a university official who helped keep order.

While at Merton College, Edward was known for standing up against changes that William Laud, who was an important church leader, was trying to make. Edward later even spoke about this during Laud's trial.

A Role in Parliament

Edward Corbet was chosen to be one of the religious leaders in the Westminster Assembly. He also preached, or gave sermons, in front of the Long parliament, which was the main government body at the time. The parliament thanked him for his work.

In 1643, he became the rector (the main priest) of a church in Chartham, Kent. He stayed there until 1646. Then, he went back to Oxford. Parliament sent him and six other ministers to try and convince students who supported the king to follow the new government. He was also chosen to be one of the "parliamentary visitors" for the university. These visitors were sent by parliament to check on the university, but Edward didn't attend their meetings very often.

In 1648, Edward became the "public orator" and a "canon" at Christ Church, Oxford. A public orator was someone who gave official speeches for the university, and a canon was a type of church official. He took over these roles from Henry Hammond, who had been removed. However, Edward gave up both positions in August of that year, possibly because of his beliefs. In the same year, on April 12, he earned his D.D. degree, which is a high degree in theology. In early 1649, he became the rector of a church in Great Hasely, near Oxford.

Family and Later Years

Edward Corbet married a woman named Margaret, who was the daughter of Sir Nathaniel Brent. They had three children together: Edward, Martha, and Margaret.

Edward Corbet passed away in London on January 5, 1658, when he was about 55 years old. He was buried on January 14 in the church at Great Hasely, next to his wife, who had died in 1656.