Lewis Du Moulin facts for kids
Lewis Du Moulin (born 1606, died 1680) was a French doctor and writer who moved to England. He was known for discussing important ideas of his time. He also became a history professor at the famous University of Oxford.
About Lewis Du Moulin
Lewis Du Moulin was born in Paris, France. His father, Pierre Du Moulin, was a well-known theologian, which means he studied religion. Lewis also had two brothers, Wolfgang Du Mulin and Peter Du Moulin the Younger.
Lewis studied medicine at the University of Leiden in the Netherlands. He earned his M.D. degree, which means he became a doctor. After finishing his studies, he moved to England to work as a physician.
His Beliefs and Work
Lewis Du Moulin was a Huguenot, which was the name for French Protestants. These were Christians who followed the teachings of the Reformation, similar to what we call Protestants today.
He had some different ideas about how churches should be run. He was a moderate critic of episcopacy. This means he didn't fully agree with the system where bishops have a lot of power in the church. He was also known as an Erastian. This idea suggests that the government should have some control over church matters, especially to keep peace and order.
Even with his strong opinions, Lewis was friendly with other important thinkers of his time. He was on good terms with people like John Owen and Richard Baxter, who were also influential religious figures. He was even friendly with Joseph Hall, who was a bishop, despite Lewis's views on episcopacy.
Becoming a Professor
In 1646, Lewis Du Moulin wanted to teach history. He asked the English Parliament if he could become the Camden Professor of History at the University of Oxford. Parliament agreed, and he got the job. However, he was removed from this position in 1660.
His Writings
Lewis Du Moulin wrote several books and papers where he shared his ideas. Here are some of his important works:
- Vox populi (1641)
- Aytomaxia, or, the self-contradiction of some that contend about church-government (1643)
- The power of the Christian magistrate in sacred things (1650)
- Morum exemplar seu caracteres (1654)
- Paraenesis ad aedificatores imperii in imperio (1656)
- Of the Right of Churches (1658)
- Kern der Alchemie (1750) Digital edition
