Richard Broughton (priest) facts for kids

Richard Broughton, also known as Rouse, was born around 1558 in Great Stukeley, Huntingdonshire, England. He was a Catholic priest and a person who studied old things and history, called an antiquarian. He passed away on January 18, 1634.

Richard Broughton's Life and Work

Richard Broughton believed his family came from the Broughton family in Lancashire. He became a priest in Reims, France, on May 4, 1593. Soon after, he returned to England.

A writer from his time, John Pitts, said that Broughton was very good at helping people with their faith. Pitts also praised him for being very knowledgeable in literature, Greek, and Hebrew.

Broughton became an assistant to the chief priest (called an archpriest) and later a special church official (a canon). He also served as a vicar-general for Richard Smith, who was a bishop.

Richard Broughton is also remembered for his important work in studying history and old objects. Because of his writings and discussions, he is often mentioned alongside other famous antiquarians like Henry Spelman and William Dugdale.

Richard Broughton's Main Books

Broughton wrote several important books. Here are some of his chief works:

• An Apologicall Epistle, serving as preface to a Resolution of Religion (1601): This was like a letter explaining his religious views.
• The first part of the Resolution of Religion (1603): This book was about understanding religion. People sometimes confused it with a similar book by Robert Persons.
• A New Manuall of old Christian Catholick Meditations (1617): This book contained old Christian thoughts and prayers. He dedicated it to Anne of Denmark, who was the Queen of England at the time.
• The English Protestants Recantation in Matters of Religion (1618): This book was likely inspired by another work by James Anderton.
• The Judgment of the Apostles (1632): This book was published in Douai, France. He dedicated it to Queen Henrietta Maria and it discussed religious articles.
• Ecclesiasticall Historie of Great Britaine (1633): This book was about the history of the church in Great Britain. He dedicated it to the Duchess of Buckingham and the Countess of Rutland.
• A True Memorial (1650): This book was published after Broughton's death. A later version in 1654 was called Monasticon Britannicum.

Broughton also wrote about other topics, including the age of the world and a story about John King, who was a bishop.

He passed away on January 18, 1634, as noted by the historian Anthony à Wood.