John Randall (Puritan) facts for kids
John Randall (born in 1570, died in 1622) was an important English Puritan. A Puritan was a person who wanted to make the Church of England simpler and more "pure" in its religious practices. He was known as a skilled preacher.
Early Life and Education
John Randall was born in 1570 in a place called Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire, England. When he was just 11 years old, he went to St. Mary Hall in Oxford in 1581. This college is now part of Oriel College.
Later, Randall studied at Trinity College at the University of Oxford. He earned his first degree, a Bachelor of Arts (BA), in 1585. In 1587, he became a fellow (a kind of teacher and researcher) at Lincoln College in Oxford. He then received his Master of Arts (MA) degree in 1589. One of his students at Lincoln College was another famous Puritan preacher named Robert Bolton.
In 1592, Queen Elizabeth I visited Oxford University. John Randall was in charge of the special academic show put on for her. After this, he continued his studies in religion and earned a Bachelor of Divinity (B.D.) degree in 1598.
His Career as a Preacher
In 1599, John Randall became the rector (the main priest) of St. Andrew Hubbard church in Little Eastcheap, London. While working there, he became well-known as a strong Puritan and a very good preacher.
His Legacy
John Randall passed away in May 1622 at his home in London. He was buried at St. Andrew Hubbard church. Sadly, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and was never rebuilt.
In his will, Randall left some of his money and property to help the poor people in Great Missenden, Oxford, and St. Andrew's parish. He also left something to Lincoln College, where he had been a fellow. The rest of his belongings went to his family. His wife and daughter had died before him. A painting of John Randall from when he was at Lincoln College still hangs there today.
After he died, some of his sermons were published. One important book was called Three-and-Twenty Sermons or Catechistical Lectures upon the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. This book was published in 1630 by his executor, Joshua Randall.
